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 Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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: 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. *This service may not be available some weekends. Please phone for details.
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?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
*The DI Re-Book line does not currently connect patients to the IWK Health Centre. If you're trying to re-book or cancel an IWK Diagnostic Imaging appointment, you must call one of the following numbers:
- For IWK Ultrasound: (902) 470-8970
- For IWK MRI: (902) 470-7027
- For IWK X-Ray, CT, Bone Density, or Nuclear Medicine: (902) 470-7962
Resources
Wait times
Current average wait times for an MRI with us can be found HERE.
