HCA Florida Englewood Hospital completed a $4.4 million project for a new suite featuring a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging machine and an upgraded nuclear medicine camera. MRI technology allows the physician and care team to identify the causes of an illness or injury and determine the best course of treatment. They are often used for scans of the brain, spine, abdomen, prostate, muscles, ligaments and for knee and shoulder injuries. The newly designed MRI suite provides more convenient access for patients and patient care team members. Clinicians will achieve 50% faster image scanning and better-quality scans, hospital officials said. The hospital invested in new technology for the nuclear medicine program, which will improve scan efficiency by up to 25% to provide greater patient comfort and allow for faster diagnosis. A nuclear medicine test will aid in the diagnosis of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, GI, endocrine and neurological disorders.