MRI is a highly useful imaging tool that uses magnetism, radio waves and a computer to produce highly detailed images of your body. It is extremely useful for brain, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and oncological imaging, since it provides better contrast between the soft tissues in the body.

At Florida Hospital Celebration Health, doctors use MRI for a variety of health issues, including spine imaging, brain imaging, surgical planning, cancer diagnosis, orthopedic imaging of the soft tissues, muscles and ligaments and a wide range of other uses where MRI provides imaging that is superior to traditional x-rays or CT scans.

For many people, the thought of being placed in an MRI machine can be frightening. At Florida Hospital Celebration Health, we have tried to make it a little more patient friendly. Instead of seeing a daunting machine waiting for you as you enter the room, you'll see a huge sand castle which follows our beach theme at Seaside Imaging, our in-house imaging center.

In the waiting area, you'll find adirondack chairs, beach cabanas that can be used as changing booths and surfer shorts and a terry robe instead of those dreaded hospital gowns and boardwalks that lead to the imaging rooms. Why, you'll even hear the sound of the ocean and the smell of the fresh ocean breeze as you await your appointment. CLICK FOR VIRTUAL TOUR

Want to Know More? Visit the Florida Hospital Imaging Services website.