Akumin AXIS™ – A Breakthrough in Expanding Healthcare Access

Akumin Inc. (“Akumin” or the “Company”), a leader in managed radiology and oncology services, announced the deployment of its first two Akumin AXIS Expandable Patient Solutions suites in partnership with Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center. Each unit features state-of-the-art PET/CT imaging technology and is purpose-built to enhance patient and staff experiences, improve workflows, and expand access to care in these communities.

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Akumin AXIS on Hospital Campus

Akumin is the number one provider of mobile radiology, and with its proprietary Akumin AXIS solution, the Company is poised to transform the industry. This innovative, fully equipped, expandable imaging solution delivers the spacious, modern feel of a permanent building while retaining the advantages of relocatability. Akumin unveiled the groundbreaking solution at RSNA 2024 as a new class of care delivery, offering hospitals and health systems a smarter and more flexible way to provide advanced care.

Specifically, the Akumin AXIS PET/CT configuration features three uptake rooms, enabling more than twice the patient capacity compared to a standard mobile trailer. This added efficiency helps meet growing demand, and the launch of the first two Akumin AXIS suites underscores the Company’s continued commitment to expanding access to care by equipping hospitals with a modern, versatile solution that enhances the experience of both patients and staff.

“Akumin AXIS was designed based on direct feedback from our hospital partners, who face the challenges of high construction costs, limited capital, and growing patient demand,” said Henry Howe, Akumin CEO. “By offering a fully equipped solution that can be operational in as little as 60 days, Akumin AXIS is already being recognized as a revolutionary model for expanding access to advanced imaging services. We are thrilled to have successfully deployed the initial units with our partners Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center. In the coming weeks, we will launch an Akumin AXIS model equipped with LINAC (Linear Accelerator) technology for targeted cancer treatment, followed by a model with 1.5T MRI capabilities in the near future.”

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven, Mississippi

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, part of Baptist Memorial Health Care, is a 339-bed acute care hospital serving Southaven, Mississippi, and the surrounding region. The hospital offers a full range of diagnostic services, surgical, heart including open-heart surgery, neurology, cancer care, emergency, women’s services, an inpatient rehab and more. The hospital completed a $19 million emergency department expansion and renovation project in 2018 that added 20,000 square feet to the facility. An 87,000-square-foot, $55 million physician office building opened on the hospital campus in July 2022. The hospital was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing hospital in six specialties for 2025-2026, the American Heart Association for cardiac and stroke care and the first hospital in Mississippi to be recognized as an American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in 2025. With nearly 2,000 dedicated employees, Baptist-DeSoto continues to raise the standard of clinical excellence while providing compassionate care to its community.

Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center – Suffolk, Virginia

Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center, part of Bon Secours – Hampton Roads, is the region’s first “smart hospital,” designed to enhance safety, communication and comfort for patients, families and care teams through integrated smart technology. Established in 2025, the medical center builds upon the foundation of the long-standing Harbour View Emergency Department, expanding its capabilities with four operating rooms and 18 private inpatient rooms. This modern, state-of-the-art facility offers a range of surgical services including orthopedic and bariatric procedures. Located in Suffolk, Harbour View Medical Center extends Bon Secours commitment to the Northern Suffolk and Western Hampton Roads communities, where it has provided outpatient care for decades.

About Akumin

Akumin is a leading U.S. provider of advanced imaging and radiation oncology services, committed to excellence in patient care and expanding access to life-saving diagnostics and treatments. Serving millions annually, Akumin operates one of the nation’s largest networks of fixed-site radiology centers and mobile imaging and oncology solutions, including the innovative Akumin AXIS™ Expandable Patient Solutions. Partnering with over 1,000 hospitals and physician groups, including 23 of the top 30 health systems, Akumin combines clinical expertise, operational excellence, and advanced technology to broaden access, enhance care standards, and meet community needs. Through innovation and collaboration, Akumin is pioneering the future of patient-centered care. For more information, visit www.akumin.com.

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