Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas (PHMC-LP) has installed the Philippines’ first MAGNETOM Flow.Plus 1.5T MRI from Siemens Healthineers, marking a major step forward in sustainable healthcare.
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The MAGNETOM Flow is a virtually helium-free magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system with Dry Cool technology. It uses minimal liquid helium, lowering infrastructure needs and helping hospitals operate more efficiently while delivering high-quality diagnostic scans.
Michael Schmermer, President and Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Philippines, said, “The installation at Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas marks a significant advancement in patient care in the Philippines. With the MAGNETOM Flow, we’re equipping clinicians with a powerful tool that not only enhances productivity but also makes a decisive contribution to sustainability.”
PH Medical Center posted on social media pictures of the new MRI machine:
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“This level of precision, speed, and image quality results in faster, more confident decisions that ultimately improves outcomes for more patients across the country,” he added.
The new MRI system supports PHMC-LP’s mission of being “Dedicated to Life” and demonstrates its continued commitment to using advanced medical technology to serve Filipino patients.
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