Mokpo Christian Hospital Introduces Second State-of-the-Art 3.0T MRI Machine

University Hospital-Level 3D Imaging Equipped with the Latest Innovative Technology

Exterior view of Mokpo Christian Hospital (Photo by Mokpo Christian Hospital)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Ki-dong] Mokpo Christian Hospital announced on the 11th that it has introduced a state-of-the-art 3.0T MRI Unit 2 equipped with the latest examination technology, completed trial operations, and has been fully operational since May.

The 3.0T MRI Unit 2 enables ultra-fast scanning with a 30% reduction in imaging time compared to existing equipment. It is equipped with a 48-channel Head Coil featuring AIR Technology, a next-generation coil design technology, which greatly enhances the sensitivity of deep signals, allowing for high-resolution head examinations.

In particular, by using a 16-channel Small Extremity Coil, it can accurately diagnose even small ligament tears in fingers, which is expected to play a significant role in improving diagnostic rates in the orthopedic field.

Mokpo Christian Hospital was the first in the southwestern region of Jeonnam to introduce a whole-body cancer early detection device, PET-CT, in 2008, greatly contributing to early cancer detection. In 2014, it also introduced the region’s first university hospital-level advanced 3.0T MRI.

In 2016, the hospital introduced a cutting-edge 320-channel 640-multislice CT, and in 2019, it acquired advanced liver scan equipment for early diagnosis of liver fibrosis. With numerous state-of-the-art medical devices, it has enhanced the quality of medical services and is recognized as a trusted general hospital by local residents.

Kim Gil-jung, Director of Radiology at Mokpo Christian Hospital, stated, “The newly operational state-of-the-art 3.0T MRI Unit 2 is equipped with the latest digital imaging technology, accurately diagnosing all microstructures of the human body. It provides three-dimensional imaging as well as high-resolution images, offering revolutionary equipment that delivers a higher level of imaging.”

Oh In-gyun, Chief Director of Mokpo Christian Hospital, said, “We will continue to acquire advanced medical equipment and excellent medical staff to provide the best medical services to local residents.”

Recently, Mokpo Christian Hospital received the only ‘Excellent Grade’ in all categories in the southwestern region in the 3rd cycle national health examination evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, obtained the highest ‘S Grade’ in the special examination institution evaluation, and was selected as the top institution in the 2019 Industrial Accident Insurance Medical Institution Evaluation. It is recognized for playing a leading role in regional medical development and quality improvement by achieving the highest grades in various medical quality assessments.

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