Thompson has been home to the first dedicated MRI unit for use in northern Manitoba since April 2025.

The mobile MRI unit was delivered to Thompson on April 28th,  with the first patient appointment taking place on June 6th.

According to a Shared Health spokesperson, the MRI operates seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Between June and December 2025, a total of 1,549 MRI scans were completed at the Thompson site.

Patients from across the Northern Regional Health Authority have accessed the service, with the highest utilization coming from Thompson, Flin Flon, The Pas, Split Lake, Cross Lake, and Gillam.

The mobile MRI will eventually be shared with The Pas.

However, the timeline for relocation is dependent on the completion of the tendering process for required infrastructure, and contractor availability.