Prenuvo’s Mobile MRI Clinic increases access to proactive healthcare services and brings care directly to the patient as Canada’s universal healthcare system and current staffing shortages create barriers for Canadian residents.
Prenuvo, the company pioneering proactive whole-body imaging for the early detection of cancer and other diseases, today announced the launch of its first-ever luxury mobile whole-body MRI clinic, starting in Buffalo, New York. Housed at the OWM Integrative Wellness Center, the new clinic increases access to Prenuvo’s services for communities in the United States and Canada.
Prenuvo’s decision to launch a mobile clinic stems from challenges faced in expanding domestically. As a Canadian-born company with initial plans to expand to Toronto, Prenuvo has faced significant barriers due to restrictions on private imaging services in Ontario. Despite private companies, operating with licenses intended for public screening, performing whole-body screenings in Ontario, to date Prenuvo has yet to be provided a path to operate in the state.
“As a Canadian-founded company, it’s disappointing to encounter barriers in expanding to Ontario,” said Andrew Lacy, Prenuvo’s CEO. “We have sought opportunities without government funding or disrupting existing systems, aiming solely to provide proactive screenings for private patients. These efforts have sadly been unsuccessful to date. Canadians deserve better access to proactive healthcare, and our new mobile clinic is a significant interim step toward meeting this growing demand and improving accessibility. We continue to talk with the Ontario government and hope to achieve a better resolution for Torontonians in the future.”
The first Prenuvo clinic opened in Vancouver, where there was strong interest from Canadians in proactive health measures. Due to regulatory challenges in Ontario, thousands of Canadians have traveled to the U.S. for a Prenuvo scan. Over 10,000 Toronto residents have expressed a desire for a Prenuvo location in their city. To address this demand, Prenuvo has launched a mobile clinic near the Canadian border to provide a more convenient solution for those seeking comprehensive health scans.
Dr. Leonard Kaplan, founder of OWM Integrative Wellness, was introduced to Prenuvo’s whole-body MRI technology back in 2023 and was impressed by its ability to alert patients to conditions before symptoms arise. By partnering with Prenuvo to launch its first mobile clinic at OWM Integrative Wellness, Dr. Kaplan is providing early detection and intervention opportunities to the center’s patients.
”We are thrilled to partner with Prenuvo to offer full body MRI imaging to our clients,” said Dr. Leonard Kaplan, DO Founder of OWM Integrative Wellness. “At OWM, we are committed to providing regenerative and holistic approaches to support our clients on their health journeys. By offering whole body, radiation-free MRI scans, we can focus on early detection of diseases, taking significant preventative measures to ensure our clients’ long-term health and well-being.”
The Buffalo mobile clinic will provide the same comprehensive Prenuvo experience that patients would receive at traditional Prenuvo clinic locations. Patients will receive a safe, radiation-free MRI screening that provides diagnostic-quality imaging in under an hour, without the need for harmful dyes. After their scan, patients will have the option for a phone consultation with one of Prenuvo’s nurse practitioners to discuss their results and ensure a seamless continuity of care.
