NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Unveils $2 Million Upgraded MRI Suite at North Central Bronx Campus
Funded with support from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the new MRI machines offer faster scan times while delivering clearer, more distinct images, which will boost diagnostic functions and reduce wait time for patients
Feb 19, 2026
Bronx, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx today unveiled a new $2 million MRI suite at the North Central Bronx campus with renovated rooms and upgraded MRI machines. The new Canon Vantage Orian Encore MRI machines offer faster scan times while delivering clearer, more distinct images, which will boost diagnostic functions and reduce wait time for patients. To improve the patient’s comfort, the system uses a video projection to help relax patients with a calming, virtual experience as well as technology that reduces scanner noise to improve the patient experience. The upgrade is funded with support from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
“We believe in providing high-quality care to our communities,” said Alfredo Jones, Chief Operating Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx. “This new MRI system is part of our commitment to enhancing imaging services at North Central Bronx Hospital. Upgrading our existing MRI unit with new technology allows us to enhance productivity and imaging quality while offering our patients greater comfort and safety to deliver outstanding clinical performance.”
“The opening of our new MRI suite marks a transformative moment for NCB,” said Dr. Chinyere Anyaogu, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx. “This investment is more than just advanced technology; it’s a promise to our community that we will deliver the highest quality of care, right here at home. By expanding access to state-of-the-art diagnostics, we’re not only improving patient outcomes today, but also building a healthier future for generations to come.”
For more information on NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx, please contact (718) 519-5000.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/jacobi.
About NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx is a member facility of the NYC Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, North Central Bronx Hospital specializes in women’s and children’s services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. Its Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. North Central Bronx Hospital is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/north-central-bronx.
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