$3.4 Million Investment Brings Advanced Imaging Tech to Loveland
LOVELAND, Colo. — Banner McKee Medical Center has officially launched its new state-of-the-art MRI system, enhancing diagnostic precision and patient comfort for northern Colorado residents. The MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T MRI, developed by Siemens Healthineers, was installed on March 14, 2025, and is now in full operation.
This innovative scanner replaces older technology with faster scan times—up to 50% quicker—and sharper image quality. “We anticipate most scans will now take just 15 to 20 minutes,” said Justin Armstrong, Banner Health’s medical imaging director. “The clarity of the images we’re seeing is a game-changer.”
The new MRI supports a broad range of applications, including:
- Brain and spine diagnostics
- Joint and musculoskeletal imaging
- Abdominal and pelvic scans
- Breast imaging
- Cancer staging and metastasis screening
Equipped with BioMatrix technology, the system adapts to each patient’s unique anatomy, offering quiet scans and a more spacious design to ease anxiety.
Banner McKee is currently performing around 60 MRI scans weekly and expects improved patient experience and diagnostic accuracy to raise that number. The $3.4 million project was fully funded by the hospital.
“Our goal was to invest in technology that truly benefits our community,” Armstrong added. “This machine delivers on that promise.”
