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Shields Health scans more patients in Massachusetts than does any hospital or health care provider. All Shields locations are ACR accredited.
A family-owned and -operated business, Shields was New England’s first independent MRI provider 25 years ago. For more than 25 years, Shields Health Care Group has offered affordable, accessible care coupled with top-quality treatment and diagnostic accuracy. Shields provides a diverse offering of MRI, PET/CT, and surgical services services. With a focus on cutting-edge technology, provider expertise, and affordability, Shields prioritizes the patient experience above all. Shields offers high-field open-bore MRI machines that allow for greater patient comfort while maintaining clear images. Additional services include MR arthrogram and breast MRI, as well as Shields ProCare, imaging medical equipment maintenance and service company. A family-owned and operated business, Shields offers the largest and most technically advanced network of medical imaging and diagnostic treatment facilities in New England.
It's been a big week! We had a ribbon cutting for our new GE 3T Hero in Brighton on Tuesday. Just look at that beauty!
By reducing scan times by as much as 60%, the new A.I.-powered 3T SIGNA Hero helps create more appointment capacity, making it easier for patients to get their MRI sooner.
A.I. powered MRI has arrived in Boston! ⚡
This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Shields Health is expanding access to prostate MRI with AI-powered imaging. By reducing scan time by approximately 25%, this advanced technology helps open more appointment availability while giving patients a more comfortable experience with a wide, open-bore MRI. Faster scans, clearer imaging, and greater access mean more patients can get the answers they need with care, compassion, and confidence.
A.I.-powered MRI has arrived in Brighton! ⚡ That's right, the newest addition to our fleet is up and running.
The new 3T SIGNA Hero™ combines A.I.-powered acceleration with an open-bore design to help patients spend less time in the scanner—without compromising image quality.
⚡ Faster Exams: Up to 60% shorter scan times for select MRI exams.
📆 More Access: Shorter exams help create additional scheduling capacity, improving patient access to MRI appointments.
💎 Diagnostic Confidence: Advanced A.I. reconstruction delivers exceptional image quality to support confident diagnosis
The FASTEST MRI is in Brighton!
When professional mountain biker Kaidan Ingersoll got hurt, he needed clear answers—and he needed them fast. At Shields Health, convenient access to an MRI and AI-powered technology helped make his scan faster, so he could focus on what comes next. We’re so glad Kaidan got the answers he needed, and that his care team could help get him back out there!
Now, the fastest MRI is in Lewiston. ⚡ Advanced imaging, closer to home, through our partnership with Central Maine Medical Center - CMMC
09/18/2026
Prostate cancer remains a leading concern for men’s health, making early and accurate detection more important than ever.
MRI technology has always played a vital role in identifying prostate cancer—but now A.I. is elevating MRI to a whole new level, delivering enhanced clarity, faster scan times, and improved accessibility. Curious how this breakthrough is transforming the future of prostate imaging and care? Discover the details in our latest blog post.
How AI‑Enabled MRI Is Changing Prostate Imaging for the Better Discover how A.I.-enabled MRI is changing the patient experience for the better
09/17/2026
A Golden Celebration! ✨ Yesterday, we were excited to finally come together for our Golden Ticket Luncheon, which was part of this year’s Employee Appreciation Week celebration!
We had a fantastic group join us for lunch, and it was especially nice to see colleagues from across Shields come together to share a meal, some laughs, and a well-deserved celebration.
Thank you to everyone who joined, celebrating our incredible people is what Employee Appreciation Week is all about!
Clinical research helps move healthcare forward, and imaging plays an important role in that progress.
At Shields Health, we’re serious about supporting clinical research and the teams working to advance patient care. Hear from Shields leadership about our commitment to research imaging for MRI and PET/CT and the role we’re proud to play.
If prostate cancer comes back, finding it early can make a difference. all the difference.
In this patient case study, Dr. Bridwell shows how PSMA PET/CT helped identify two very small areas where prostate cancer had returned and why finding them early mattered.
Shields offers PSMA PET/CT across our network, making advanced prostate cancer imaging more accessible to patients and their care teams.
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and multi-sport athletes like Hailee don’t have a lot of time to spare.
Between practices, games, and everything in between, families need the best possible care—as soon as possible. Moms are our MVPs at Shields, and we're focused keeping their families moving through it all.
Shorter scan. Less stress. Clearer answers.
Our AI-powered MRI technology helps reduce scan time by up to 60% while fine-tuning images for clearer, high-definition results. That means less time in the scanner and more time getting back to your day.
The fastest MRI is now in Lewiston! Central Maine Medical Center - CMMC
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