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Marking a significant milestone, the Helyer MRI Suite is celebrating its first anniversary, having provided advanced imaging services to 1,286 patients since opening its doors in June 2024.

Professor Kathleen Carolan, Director of Nursing and Acute Services with Lincoln Carroll, Chair of the Endowment Committee at the MRI scanner appeal celebration event.

The new MRI scanner is now in place at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick.

Following a successful fundraising campaign, generous donations, and support from the Scottish Government, patients could have MRI scans by early summer in Shetland.

Philips Medical Systems awarded the contract to provide both the MRI scanner and the bespoke building.