FRANKLIN, LA – January 9, 2026. Bayou Bend Health System is once again moving forward for greater healthcare with the installation of a cutting-edge SIGNA Voyager 1.5T wide bore MRI scanner from GE HealthCare, a state-of-the-art imaging solution that expands diagnostic capabilities, improves patient comfort, and enhances overall imaging performance.
The SIGNA Voyager scanner features a wide bore configuration of 27 inches, a table weight limit of 550 pounds, and adaptive AIR Coils to help accommodate a broader range of body types and clinical needs, improving comfort for patients. The system’s intelligent imaging software improves signal-to-noise (SNR) and image sharpness while enabling shorter scan times. Additionally, the SIGNA Voyager is now conveniently located inside the hospital’s Radiology department.
“This leading-edge MRI technology represents a major advancement in diagnostic imaging for our patients and physicians,” said Jennifer Hudson, Director of Radiology at Bayou Bend Health System. “With the SIGNA Voyager, we are improving both the patient experience and the quality of care we can provide, insuring faster, clearer results with greater comfort.”
The new SIGNA Voyager MRI scanner is now fully operational with exam capabilities for head, neck, upper and lower extremities, abdomen, spine, and pelvis. Patients, physicians, and referral partners are encouraged to contact the Bayou Bend Health System Radiology Department at 337-355-1220 for more information or to schedule advanced MRI services.
For a full list of SIGNA Voyager exam capabilities, please visit BayouBendHealth.org/MRI.
