UMH Adds Breakthrough MR Scanner

This revolutionary machine is designed to quickly perform high-quality MRI scans with a high level of patient
comfort.

“Our new MRI machine is a technological breakthrough. It has a magnetic field strength three times stronger
than the old machine and twice as strong as MRI machines in the surrounding areas, including San Antonio,”
stated UMH radiologist Jared Reading, M.D.

Ingenia 3.0T can significantly reduce exam time and has a wide opening to accommodate patients of varying
size, age, and physical condition. This makes Ingenia less confining than other systems and a more
attractive, noninvasive imaging option for patients. In many cases, scans can be performed with the
patient’s head entirely out of the opening, creating a better patient experience.

“This machine allows us to perform American College of Radiology recommended routine exams of the
brain, spine, knee, ankle, and liver in less than 8 minutes. Our patients will experience fast, comfortable
exams and fewer re-scans,” said Ralph Gonzalez, director of Radiology at UMH.

The Ingenia 3.0T incorporates a number of breakthrough technologies designed to deliver exceptional image
clarity. It quickly provides radiologists and physicians with precise, detailed MR images needed to help
confidently diagnose many different anatomical and structural problems in the body—including brain and
nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disease, and organ disease.

“The transfer of information from the machine to the viewer is done digitally, which is a first for MRI. It
shows exquisite detail of bone and soft tissue. This in turn leads to more accurate diagnoses, better
information for our local physicians to work with, and ultimately better patient care,” said Dr. Reading.

Both Reading and Gonzalez highlighted the uniqueness of having such technology available locally and
credited the dedication of the hospital board, physicians, administration, and staff.

“I often discuss the technological aspects of the medical equipment in this “small town” with my colleagues
at University hospitals around the country, and I believe awe would be the best way to describe their
response,” said Dr. Reading.

“The philosophy at UMH regarding imaging has always been to buy with an eye towards the future and this
new machine will be better than the standard of care for the next decade,” added Reading.

The installation of the new MRI unit has been in progress since June of 2015 and was completed late in
December. Following extensive testing and staff training, imaging on patients began the first week of
January 2016.