Heather Porter, Author at Spectrum Healthcare Partners

Upgrading and Customizing Technology to Support Radiology Care

Posted on June 11, 2024 (June 12, 2024)

Digital platforms used for the transfer, viewing, storage, and processing of medical images have become essential to medical communities nationwide. Known as picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), they’ve been around long enough that medical practices may be in the position of needing to upgrade or replace them. Such was the case at Spectrum’s Northern […]

Spectrum Anesthesiologist Investigates the Connection Between Colonoscopy Sedation Type and Polyp Detection

Posted on May 20, 2024 (June 12, 2024)

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death both in the United States and worldwide? That makes colonoscopies a crucial screening tool for detecting polyps that can become colorectal cancer, so that the polyps can be removed before they can potentially become cancerous. Spectrum anesthesiologist Aurora Quaye, MD, who […]

Spectrum’s Ambulatory Surgery Center Earns Top Recognition from U.S. News and World Report

Posted on May 17, 2024 (June 12, 2024)

Spectrum’s Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) was named Best Orthopedics and Spine ASC by U.S. News and World Report and is the only ASC in Maine to receive this recognition. Earlier this week, U.S. News and World Report released their first ratings of ambulatory surgery centers. These ratings assess outpatient surgical centers solely on objective, risk-adjusted […]

Helping Physicians Thrive – at Spectrum and in Life

Posted on March 18, 2024 (June 12, 2024)

National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on March 30 — but Spectrum Healthcare Partners makes it a priority to support and celebrate both new and veteran physicians all year long. We do this through several programs: • A standardized orientation program • The MENTORme physician mentor program • Company-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education (DEI) • […]

Supporting Our Community

Posted on February 20, 2024 (June 12, 2024)

Spectrum’s core tenets include caring not only for patients, but also the broader communities we serve. Although our philanthropic efforts span a wide range of charitable organizations, many of our partnerships are with groups that focus on some aspect of improving healthcare, such as Maine Cancer Foundation. Spectrum has been a supporter of Maine Cancer […]

Avoid Injuries During Fall Cleanup

Posted on November 6, 2023

In Maine, we experience all four seasons. During autumn the leaves change, preparing for winter. It’s a beautiful sight that attracts thousands to our state each year, but what these visitors don’t see is the fall cleanup that begins once all the leaves have fallen. During the fall, our orthopaedic team sees patients who have […]

2023 Joy in Medicine

Posted on October 5, 2023

Spectrum Healthcare Partners has been honored by AMA for promoting well-being of health care workers. Spectrum Healthcare Partners has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted only to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Posted on September 20, 2023

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. At Spectrum, we have a team of radiation oncologists dedicated to helping patients who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Spectrum radiation oncologists were the first physicians in Maine to perform HDR brachytherapy and Spectrum physicians are currently the only physicians in northern New England that offer HDR brachytherapy. What is […]

What is Pathology?

Posted on August 9, 2023 (August 9, 2023)

What is Pathology? Pathology plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. It involves the study of diseases, their causes, and their effects on the body. Pathology includes many aspects of patient care and provides diagnostic information to both patients and clinicians. Through the examination of organs, tissues, and bodily fluids, […]

What is Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Posted on July 19, 2023 (July 19, 2023)

What is Vascular and Interventional Radiology? Vascular and interventional radiology is a medical subspecialty that utilizes minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat various diseases. It is a rapidly expanding area of medicine and has become an essential part of modern medical practice. Vascular interventional radiology specifically refers to the use of imaging to […]

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