What is WHOLE BODY MRI & PREVENTIVE HEALTH SCREENING?

What is Whole Body MRI?

This advanced MRI screening is designed to evaluate multiple areas of the body for signs of hundreds of conditions, often before symptoms appear. Through our partnership with Function Health, we're bringing nationally recognized preventive imaging technology to our community. We're proud to be the only imaging center in the Memphis region offering Function Health imaging services—eliminating the need to travel to Nashville, Birmingham, or Jackson for advanced preventive imaging.


What is Whole Body MRI used for?

Available Screenings

  • MRI Scan
  • MRI Scan with Spine
  • MRI Scan with Skeletal and Neurological Assessment


MRI may identify findings involving the:

  • Brain
  • Neck
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Kidneys
  • Gallbladder
  • Spleen
  • Adrenal glands
  • Ovaries or prostate
  • Uterus
  • Spine
  • And more*


  • *Coverage varies depending on the Function Health scan selected.

Prepping for a Whole Body MRI:

  • Can I eat and drink the day of my scan?
  • Please do not eat any food 4-6 hours prior to your scan appointment. A full stomach can obscure anatomy affecting the image quality. Try to limit fluid intake about 1.5 - 2 hours prior to your scan. For the day preceding the scan it is recommended to avoid fried/greasy and gas-producing foods (eg soda, seltzer, beans, broccoli, cabbage, etc).
  • Can I take my medications on the day of my scan?
  • Contact your primary medical provider regarding your medications. If you have a medication patch, it will need to be removed before your Ezra Scan for safety.
  • Can I have caffeinated beverages (e.g. coffee, tea) prior to my scan?
  • Yes, you may have caffeinated beverages prior to MRI scans and Lung CT. Just be mindful of when you have it if it usually causes you to need to use the restroom. We do recommend you avoid caffeinated beverages prior to a Heart CT given this may increase your heart rate.
  • Can I have sexual activity before my scan?
  • If you are getting a scan that includes your pelvis/prostate, to best image your seminal vesicles (glands located behind the bladder that produce semen fluid), you should refrain from sexual activity causing ejaculation 48-72 hours prior to your scan. This does not apply to women or men who are having scans that do not include the pelvis/prostate.
  • When should I arrive at the imaging center?
  • You will receive email notification of when you should arrive at the imaging center prior to your scan time. Arriving earlier will allow you to review and sign your pre-completed paperwork, speak to the radiology technician, change your clothes, and be on the scanning table at the time of your scheduled appointment.
  • What should I bring with me to my scan appointment?
  • Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
  • Can I have a MRI with braces or permanent retainers?
  • Yes, dental braces and permanent retainers are MRI-safe. However, they may create some artifacts, such as blurring, on images of the brain and neck.
  • Can I have a MRI if I have metal, implant, or jewelry in or on my body?
  • Remove jewelry before your scan. For non-removable jewelry, metal, or implants, please provide as much information as possible (implant card, operative note, etc) for an MRI safety review. Hair extensions with any metal (wires, beads, clips or rings) need to be removed before the scan for MRI safety.