Pick the “Appropriate” snow shovel for the job: The shovel should be light weight (max 3 lbs.). The shovel handle should be to chest height to decrease forward bending . A smaller blade will encourage less snow to be lifted and thus decreases risk of injury. Consider the use of a wide blade shovel […]
The High Value Practice Academic Alliance hosts an annual conference in partnership with the American Hospital Association where medical providers are invited to share knowledge and best practices on providing high value healthcare. This year’s conference was held in November in Baltimore, Maryland. Spectrum Healthcare Partners and Maine Medical Center were represented with a poster […]
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INGREDIENTS: 5.1 ounce package instant vanilla-pudding mix ½ cup milk 1 cup canned pumpkin-pie filling 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping 1 graham-cracker pie crust INSTRUCTIONS: Pour the pudding mix and the milk in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake the container until the pudding is thick. Put the pudding in a bowl. […]
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) accredits organizations with outpatient settings who reach nationally-recognized standards for the delivery of high-quality health care. The certification of accreditation exhibits our commitment to our patients and communities in providing safe, high quality outpatient services. Both of our ambulatory surgery centers are recognized by this certification, and […]
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Long time runner and Spectrum physical therapist, Dan Frey, knows what it’s like to be injured. He also knows how to help you avoid an injury to continue running outside as the weather gets cooler. Here are 3 tips from Dan to stay healthy and enjoy running in the crisp, fall weather: 65% of runner’s […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every flu season. The CDC strongly encourages healthcare workers to get the flu vaccine since they are more likely to be exposed to the flu and could easily spread the virus. Spectrum Healthcare […]
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Written by: Ryan Brown, Physical Therapist Boots are probably a hikers most critical piece of equipment. The right pair will help you glide down the trail with a smile on your face, while poor-quality boots will have you gritting your teeth with every footfall. When it comes to selecting the shoe for you, forget about […]
I have a general saying that if you’re experiencing hip pain that is having a negative effect on your quality of life — it’s time to come see me. This includes being unable to go for a walk, or having to lean on the shop ping cart while at the grocery store. When it comes […]
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Winter is coming! For many of us that means we get to enjoy some fun, sun, and fresh air on Maine’s great ski hills (Saddleback? Fingers crossed!), but for orthopaedic surgeons it also means taking care of a lot of folks who get injured on the slopes. Dr. Jamie Kuhn has some tips to help […]
It is officially fall and football season across the state of Maine. High school and college teams are back on the gridiron, and for the first time ever I was able to watch my Philadelphia Eagles raise a Super Bowl banner to kick off the NFL season (sorry, Patriots fans). As student-athletes hit the field […]
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