Sanford MRI Center re-opens after significant renovation
January 19, 2026
Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org
BISMARCK, N.D. — Sanford Health’s MRI Center in Bismarck has re-opened following a significant renovation designed to enhance patient care and comfort. The upgraded facility now features cutting-edge technology and a modernized environment, reaffirming Sanford’s commitment to delivering exceptional imaging services to the community.
Located at 720 E. Rosser Ave., the newly renovated center introduces two state-of-the-art MRI units:
- 3 Tesla MRI – The first of its kind in Bismarck, offering superior image detail, faster scan times, and enhanced efficiency
- 1.5 Tesla MRI – A trusted option for a wide range of diagnostic needs, often safer for patients with certain implants
“We’re committed to investing in cutting-edge technology to improve patient care and the patient experience,” said Bill Kopp, vice president of operations, Sanford Bismarck. “This renovation marks an exciting milestone for our community and reaffirms our dedication to providing the highest-quality imaging services.”
Both units provide sharper, clearer images with scan times up to 50 percent faster, while improving patient comfort through a feet-first option that helps reduce feelings of claustrophobia. The advanced design accommodates patients of all shapes and sizes, ensuring exams are more comfortable and versatile. For added safety, hands-free ferromagnetic detectors at the doorways identify iron-containing objects that could pose a risk near the magnets, while ignoring safe metals like aluminum—keeping both patients and staff protected.
To support these advancements, the center expanded from 5,062 square feet to 5,160 square feet, including a new vestibule for a more welcoming environment.
The Sanford Health Bismarck Region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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