PHOENIX (July 17, 2025) — Banner Estrella Medical Center has launched a new advanced MRI device that offers high-quality imaging and prioritizes patient comfort with a multi-sensory experience designed to ease anxiety during exams.
“This is more than just an MRI upgrade, it’s a whole new approach to imaging,” said Milissa Cosby, director of medical imaging at Banner Estrella Medical Center. “By integrating sensory-friendly features—sight, sound, and smell—Banner Estrella aims to make imaging appointments less stressful and more accommodating for all patients.”
The new MRI system features a more spacious design, allowing patients to feel less confined during their scans, an important improvement for those who experience claustrophobia. The device is also equipped with soft, dimmable ambient lighting, creating a calming environment from the moment a patient enters the room.
Patients can further personalize their experience by selecting their favorite music to listen to during the procedure and choosing from a variety of essential oil scents designed to promote relaxation.
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Banner Estrella Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital in west Phoenix specializing in heart care, obstetrics, general surgery, emergency services and weight loss surgery. One of the first fully digital hospitals in the country, Banner Estrella has served as a model for dozens of new hospitals built around the world since it opened in 2005. Banner Estrella is part of Banner Health, a nonprofit health care system with 33 hospitals in six states. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/estrella.
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