Canada's only fully Indigenous-owned imaging clinic has added a second MRI machine, now open for use in Saskatoon, CBC News reported.
The facility is shared between three Saskatchewan First Nations, and the additional scanner expands the clinic's capacity to serve patients who might otherwise wait or travel for diagnostic imaging.
MRI access is a persistent pressure point in Canadian healthcare, with wait times for scans varying widely by region. Added machines in community settings are one way provinces and providers have tried to work down backlogs.
The clinic's ownership model also makes it a notable example of Indigenous-led healthcare delivery, with First Nations holding full ownership of a high-technology diagnostic service.
