People in Delta and surrounding communities will soon have access to MRI services closer to home, as Delta Hospital moves ahead with an $18.0-million project to bring a new MRI to the hospital and expand access to vital diagnostic imaging services.

 This significant investment is made possible through a strong partnership between Fraser Health, the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation and the community. Through the generosity of local donors, the Foundation is helping bring MRI services to Delta.

 “People living in and around Delta will have peace of mind knowing they will have increased access to MRI scans, close to home,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “Investing in this new diagnostic imaging equipment means people and care providers getting the information needed for better patient outcomes, while reducing wait times.”

 The new MRI unit is expected to support between 7,500 and 10,000 MRI exams annually, helping reduce wait times and support earlier diagnosis for a wide range of conditions, including cancer, neurological conditions, and injuries.

 “The new MRI service at Delta Hospital will enhance access to timely diagnostic imaging for the growing communities we serve,” said Dermot Kelly, President and CEO, Fraser Health. “By supporting earlier diagnosis and treatment, this investment will help improve outcomes and strengthen care closer to home. I am grateful to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, its donors, and our Fraser Health teams whose commitment and collaboration made this milestone possible.”

 The MRI project is expected to be completed in December 2028 and is part of ongoing work across Fraser Health to improve access to diagnostic imaging and help people receive care as quickly as possible.

 “Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is committed to fully funding the entire $18 million cost of this project, including the MRI equipment and the renovation of the space needed to bring this service to the Delta Hospital Campus of Care,” says Lisa Hoglund, CEO, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “Access to MRI services has been a long-standing need in Delta, and our community has advocated for this for many years. This fall, we will officially launch our fundraising campaign and invite the community to come together around this critical investment that will bring diagnostic care closer to home and improve health outcomes for generations to come.”

 Additional investments across Fraser Health are strengthening diagnostic imaging capacity, including new and upgraded CT and MRI scanners at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgical Centre, an upgraded MRI at Peace Arch Hospital, a new MRI scanner at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and the refurbishment of an existing unit. Major redevelopment projects are also introducing new CT and MRI technology at Burnaby Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, and the new Surrey hospital and the BC Cancer Centre.