A major expansion at Sacré-Cœur hospital in Montreal is set to transform how medical imaging is delivered in the region.

The hospital officially inaugurated its new nuclear medicine wing — a 1,600-square-metre facility equipped with five state-of-the-art imaging systems.

The modernized space is expected to significantly improve access to critical diagnostic tests, while enhancing the overall experience for patients.

Tripling capacity and reducing transfers

One of the biggest impacts of the upgrade is the hospital’s ability to dramatically increase its PET scan capacity — from 1,431 scans in 2024 to an estimated 5,000 by 2026.

“Before the arrival of this camera, we had to go to the CHUM, so our patients needed to go downtown to have this study,” said Dr. Mathieu Charest, chief of nucle

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