Mee Memorial Brings Advanced Vascular Imaging to South County with New CT Technology

KING CITY, CA, September 1, 2026: Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) is proud to announce the arrival of a new advanced state-of-the-art SCENARIA View 128 CT system.

This new technology is part of the MMHS Diagnostic Imaging and Emergency Department renovation project and represents a major advancement in local diagnostic imaging capability, enabling South County residents to access advanced vascular and cardiac imaging services close to home.

By utilizing the SCENARIA View’s rapid 0.35-second scan speed and high-resolution 0.625mm thin-slices, Mee Memorial can now produce incredibly detailed images of the vascular structure in a fraction of the time while helping reduce radiation dose and contrast use.

"Bringing this new technology to Mee Memorial is about providing the best possible care to our community," said Timothy Watson, MD, Director of Radiology Services. "This new CT machine allows for both faster and more accurate diagnoses, which is essential to our goal of providing the best care possible for our patients, all while greatly expanding the clinical services and capabilities available for both emergent and non-emergent conditions."

The new system capabilities will be used to help evaluate a wide range of conditions.

Critical Vascular Pathologies including:

Acute Stroke with Perfusion Assessment
Aneurysm Identification and Characterization
Acute Arterial Blockages, Ruptures, or Tears

New Cardiac Acute Care & Screening Capabilities including:

Coronary Artery Angiography
Cardiac Calcium scoring

Other New Clinical CT Capabilities including:

Virtual Colonoscopy
Bone Density Analysis using a post processing software
Orthopedic Hardware Assessments with metal artifact reduction algorithms / HiMAR

New CT Scanner Upgrades featuring:

Updated design accommodates larger and taller patients
Full array of Pediatric Specific protocols to minimize radiation doses
Interventional Guidance Software with tilting gantry

The SCENARIA View 128 includes advanced AI-enhanced image reconstruction, CT – guided biopsy support, and advanced 3D visualization and post-processing capabilities for improved image quality and diagnostic confidence.

This new addition to the Diagnostic Imaging Department further solidifies Mee Memorial’s commitment to expanding access to high-tech specialty care in South Monterey County.

Patients interested in learning more about imaging services at Mee Memorial should contact the Diagnostic Imaging Department at (831) 385-7130, www.meememorial.com/our-services/diagnostic-imaging/

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