SHELTON, WA – Mason Health is excited to announce the arrival of the Oasis Velocity High-Field Open MRI system by Fujifilm, a state-of-the-art imaging solution that will significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities for patients across Mason County and beyond. Installed at Mason General Hospital in September 2025, the new MRI system will be fully operational in early 2026, offering faster, more accurate imaging in a more comfortable and accessible environment.

The Oasis Velocity MRI combines high-field strength with an open design, making it ideal for patients who experience claustrophobia or require additional space, such as pediatric or bariatric patients. Its advanced imaging software delivers sharper images and shorter scan times, improving diagnostic precision and patient throughput. The system replaces Mason Health’s current open MRI, which is nearing end-of-life service.

“This new MRI system is a game-changer for our community,” said Public Hospital District Commissioner Don Welander. “It allows us to offer advanced imaging services in a more comfortable setting and is a direct result of the generosity and support of donors and supporters of Mason Health and Mason Health Foundation.”

Mason Health Foundation has been fundraising for the MRI system for the past two years, recognizing the need for improved imaging access in Mason County. 

“We are incredibly grateful to our community for helping us bring this updated technology to Mason Health,” said Chief Development & Communication Officer Jennifer Capps. “This is a perfect example of how local philanthropy can directly impact the care the District provides within our community and for our patients.”

The MRI installation is part of a broader series of construction projects aligned with Mason Health’s Campus Master Plan, which began in spring 2025. These projects support Mason Health’s mission of United Community, Empowered People, Exceptional Health by expanding services and improving infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the region.

“As Mason Health expands to meet the needs of our community, our teams are committed to the continuation of their great work with the provision of exceptional care during this transition,” said Mason Health CEO Eric Moll. “By the end of this construction period in spring 2026, Mason Health patients and our workforce teams will experience enhanced services, related to Eye Care and clinic-based services, and access a new state-of-the-art high-field open MRI. Other improvements, such as new flooring, will improve patient safety.”

Recent and upcoming facility updates include:

• Mason Clinic–Eye Care Waiting Room and Exam Room: Opened in August 2025, with expanded services and space for new providers
• Mason General Hospital Cafeteria: Closed for remodeling until 2026; inpatient dining remains open. The Bistro will re-open as the Mountain View Café with an expanded layout, a refreshed menu and new artwork displaying the beauty of the region.
• Conference Room Closures: Ellinor and Pershing rooms have been closed and refurbished to accommodate construction and space for the new MRI. Use of the meeting rooms have been redirected to the Washington and Skokomish rooms in the lower level of Mason General Hospital. An expanded conference room center will open next year.
• Lower Level Expansion at Mason Clinic: A new portal and exam rooms planned for Primary Care and Behavioral Health providers is set to open in 2026.
• Flooring Replacement: Flooring upgrades began this summer and will continue this fall
• Diagnostic Imaging Relocations: Diabetes, Dietitian offices, and Imaging waiting room will move to support expanded services and MRI access, next year.

Patients and visitors may notice temporary department relocations and construction activity throughout the District. Mason Health encourages the public to stay informed by following Mason Health on social media for the latest updates.

For questions or concerns regarding construction projects, please contact the Marketing and Communications Office at marketing@masongeneral.com.

Mason Health, Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County is ISO 9001 Quality Management System certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and is a licensed and accredited acute care hospital with a level four emergency trauma designation. The Board of Hospital District Commissioners are Don Welander, President, Darrin Moody, Secretary, and Lori Brady, Trustee. Mason General Hospital and Mason Clinic are ENERGY STAR® certified and Mason Health is the recipient of one Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Award, three Partner for Change Awards, two Greening the Operating Room Awards, the Making Medicine Mercury Free Award and the 2025 Emerald Award. To learn more about Mason Health’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.masonhealth.com/about/sustainability-environmental-stewardship. There are more than 100 physicians on staff in 19 specialties. For more information or to find a health care provider, visit www.masonhealth.com. To learn more about DNV, visit www.dnv.com/healthcare.

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