Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a way to take detailed images of organs and tissues (muscles and fat) throughout the body, without the use of X-rays. MRI uses a powerful magnet, radio waves and computers to produce images that will help your doctor determine if you have an injury or disease.
Location, hours and contact information
Aberdeen Hospital
Tel: 902-752-7600 ext 2920
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-567-7778
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Tel: 902-893-4321
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Halifax Infirmary QEII
Tel: 902-473-3618
Hours
Monday to Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-867-4500 ext 4216
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Valley Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-679-3819 ext 2
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Two Saturdays per month: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Victoria Building, Victoria General, QEII
Tel: 902-473-3618
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Tel: 1-877-742-2571
Hours
Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How do I get an appointment?
A referral from your doctor is required.
How do I prepare for my appointment?
Please refer to this list for information on how to prepare for your specific type of MRI in the NSHA Central Zone:
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - IMRT of the Prostate
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRCP and Adrenal Glands
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI for Anal Cancer
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI for Bladder Cancer
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI of the Brain
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - Cardiac MRI
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI for Cervical Cancer
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI Enterography
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI for the Liver
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - Pancreatic MRI
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - Pelvic MRI
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI of the Prostate
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI for Rectal Cancer
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI Renal Mass
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - Spinal MRI
NSHA Central Zone Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preparation - MRI Urography
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
Phone the location at which you booked your appointment, to reschedule. Contact numbers are listed in the section above titled Location, hours and contact information.
Resources
Wait times
Current average wait times for an MRI with us can be found HERE.