Service/Procedure Summary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive way of taking high-quality images of areas inside the body. Instead of x-rays, MRIs use powerful magnets, radio waves and computerized sensors to take readings that can be transformed into three-dimensional pictures.
Wait times
50%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Adult Health |
33 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Children's Health |
45 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Children's Health (exam under general anesthesia) |
154 days
|
90%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Adult Health |
74 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Children's Health |
166 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Children's Health (exam under general anesthesia) |
301 days
|
Wait Times Trends
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.