MCM Opens Brand New MRI Center with Superconductive 1.5 Tesla MRI

MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines – Medical Center Muntinlupa (MCM), proudly unveiled the MCM MRI Center last Tuesday, October 17, 2023, featuring the groundbreaking Lonwin Superconductive 1.5 Tesla MRI system. This exceptional facility is poised to redefine diagnostic imaging in the region, offering patients an unparalleled level of precision, comfort, and care.

MCM MRI Center features a spacious patient lounge, a Magnet Room crafted from wooden panels, and a stunning skylight diorama, and a two-bed Recovery Room, while giving patients a facility away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the hospital proper.

At the heart of the MCM MRI Center is the Lonwin Superconductive 1.5 Tesla MRI system, equipped with revolutionary capabilities that set it apart from the rest:

Zero Helium Boil-Off Magnet: The Lonwin MRI system boasts an innovative zero helium boil-off magnet, ensuring both environmentally friendly operation and the highest level of reliability.

18 Receiver Channels: With 18 receiver channels, the Lonwin MRI system delivers outstanding image quality, allowing for detailed and accurate diagnostics across a wide range of medical specialties.

Multifaceted Imaging Capabilities: The MCM MRI Center offers specialized imaging for various medical fields, including Neurology, Angiography, Whole-Body Scans, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics, catering to the diverse healthcare needs of our patients.

Advanced Imaging Techniques: The Lonwin MRI system incorporates cutting-edge features such as MLive, fat fraction mapping, rT2 imaging, automatic tissue segmentation, articular cartilage solutions, and artifact reduction, ensuring the most precise and comprehensive diagnostic information.

Workplace Reading and Post-Processing Station: MCM is committed to providing our medical professionals with the tools they need for accurate diagnoses. Our workplace reading and post-processing station is equipped with the latest technology to facilitate seamless and efficient analysis of MRI images.

The event was attended by majority of the hospital’s top executives and many supportive staff, all of whom have been excited to provide the service to the people of Muntinlupa.

A Parish Priest from Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish also presided over the blessing ceremony of the new MRI Center, along with the entirety of the new annex building that will soon house more state-of-the-art medical facilities.

"Our investment in the MCM MRI Center and the Superconductive 1.5 Tesla MRI system represents our unwavering dedication to providing the best possible healthcare to our community," stated Dr. Daniel Advincula, CEO of Medical Center Muntinlupa. "We believe that advanced technology combined with expert medical professionals will significantly enhance our ability to serve our patients with the highest level of precision and care."

The MCM MRI Center is now open to provide top-tier medical imaging services to the community. Patients can expect unparalleled accuracy and comfort throughout their diagnostic journey.

For more information about the MCM MRI Center and its services, please call 8862-0162 to 69 local 109.