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Open MRI

Open, comfortable, quiet and accurate. The area’s only truly open MRI provides the clear images your doctor needs to care for you.

Open MRi at HSHS St. John's Health Center

HSHS St. John’s Hospital’s radiology department operates a Fujifilm Oasis Velocity High-Field MRI imaging system—the area’s only truly open MRI. In addition to state-of-the-art imaging, the Velocity was designed for patient comfort including:

  • Adjustable patient table for easy access, positioning and comfort.
  • Open architecture that allows caregivers to speak to and comfort children.
  • Fast scanning for minimal scanning time.
  • Sound reducing technology for a quieter experience.

Our expert technicians produce clear, accurate images through a patient-centered approach, so you will feel comfortable and cared for. Board-certified radiologists receive and review results quickly, so your doctor will have the results needed for rapid diagnosis and treatment. Ask your doctor to refer you to St. John’s Health Center for your next MRI. 

To schedule an appointment, call centralized scheduling at 217-535-3797


Open MRI Image Quality

Review the imaging capabilities of the area’s first open MRI, the Fujifilm Velocity Oasis, located at HSHS St. John’s Health Center, 1100 E. Lincolnshire Blvd. These images were taken on the exact machine in which your patients will be scanned.

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For further questions, please reach out to Branden Richardson, market director of radiology.