Beaufort Memorial Unveils New MRI Suite in Hilton Head at Island Imaging Center

Beaufort Memorial Island Imaging Center on Hilton Head Island unveiled a new addition to its services this week: a state-of-the-art MRI suite bringing advanced imaging technology to the Island.

The nonprofit hospital hosted a ribbon cutting on Oct. 28 with Mayor Alan Perry and members of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the addition at their Hilton Head Island facility. The addition brings the most advanced imaging technology to the island, offering exceptionally detailed images and faster scan times, while also providing a more comfortable experience for patients.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) non-invasively captures three dimensional images of organs, tissues and the skeletal system to detect and diagnosis diseases and monitor treatments. An MRI scanner uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to produce these highly detailed images.

“When we bought this center a year and a half ago, one of the promises we made was to expand services to include a brand-new MRI, and that’s what we’ve done,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “We are committed to continuing to expand services on Hilton Head Island, and we very much look forward to making more announcements in the coming months about the things Beaufort Memorial is doing on the Island and south of the Broad River.”

Beaufort Memorial acquired Island Imaging on Hilton Head Island last year, as part of it efforts to meet the growing demand for quality health care in southern Beaufort County. The center offers a comprehensive array of imaging services including X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, fluoroscopy, bone densitometry and elastography, as well as breast screening services such as 3D mammography with same-day results. Beaufort Memorial Island Imaging Center is located at 40 Palmetto Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Call 843-681-1999 to schedule your imaging appointment.