Rhode Island Medical Imaging (RIMI) broke ground on a new building addition to their local medical center to house the next generation of MRI, the 3T MRI. This will be the second out-patient 3 Tesla MRI in the state. The first one, also operated by RIMI, is located in East Greenwich. The 3T MRI system provides the highest resolution images for more accurate interpretations and has a larger opening for greater patient comfort. In addition, most exams are completed faster than on a conventional MRI scanner. The new building addition was designed by Vision 3 Architects.