There have been reports of a helium shortage that could lead to higher prices for the gas.

Helium is used in its liquid form in MRIs as a coolant.

We reached out to Shared Health to find out if there would be an impact on the machines, like the new one in Dauphin.

Petr Kresta, the chief operating officer with diagnostic services, says there are minimal impacts to diagnostic services. Noting the machines use very little helium per year.

Shared Health has a contract with an equipment service provider, who manages regular maintenance, including replenishing the helium in the machine.