Did you know that arthritis is the number-one cause of disability in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation? And did you know the term “arthritis” refers to more than 100 types of joint disease, pain, and inflammation? Out of those 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting an estimated 32.5 […]
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For nearly 30 years, Michael Quinn, MD, has watched nuclear medicine evolve – from a niche specialty to a powerful tool in diagnosing and treating disease. But the latest chapter, known as theranostics, marks a turning point. “This is where diagnosis and treatment come together,” says Dr. Quinn, Spectrum radiologist and division director of nuclear […]
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Spectrum Healthcare Partners’ anesthesiology team plays a vital role in neurosurgery, where every second and every signal matters. “Neurosurgical procedures often involve incredibly delicate work near the brain or spinal cord,” says Parker Merrill, MD, Spectrum anesthesiologist and division director of neuro-anesthesiology at Spectrum. “As anesthesiologists, our job is to create a safe, stable environment […]
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At Spectrum Healthcare Partners, we believe giving back is the best way to move forward. Corporate social responsibility is central to our mission, positively impacting the people we care for and the places we call home. In addition to Spectrum’s contributions at an organizational level, we also celebrate our team members who participate in community […]
Exceptional patient care has been a core focus of Spectrum Healthcare Partners since the beginning. Digital pathology (the process of converting traditional glass slides of tissue samples into high-resolution digital images) and live microscopy (the technique of observing living cells and their processes in real-time) are important to this mission. Through collaborations with Central Maine […]
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Dr. Michael Quinn, president of Spectrum Healthcare Partners, remembers CEO David Landry, who passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025. David joined Spectrum in 1998 as the COO and assumed the role of CEO in 2007. In describing the life of David Landry, it is hard to know where to begin. David was a dynamo, […]
In April 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its breast cancer screening guidelines. The new recommendations suggest that women with normal risk begin screening at age 40 and continue through age 74. The previous guidelines recommended that women start screening between the ages of 40 and 50. “The radiology world and cancer world […]
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Spectrum Healthcare Partners has earned national recognition in 2025 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. The prestigious recognition from the country’s leading physician’s association honors health systems, hospitals, and medical groups that prioritize proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance the professional fulfillment of doctors that comes from patient […]
Radiology has been a core service line at Spectrum Healthcare Partners since our founding in 1996. Yet even with this specialty split into two geographic divisions, the Northern Radiology division receives referrals from a 250-mile territory that encompasses five counties across central and northern Maine. Many of Spectrum’s board-certified radiologists have training in a diverse […]
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The Spectrum Healthcare Partners Coastal Anesthesiology division brings together more than 25 experienced anesthesiologists to provide comprehensive coverage for community hospitals and surgery centers in southern Maine. “Previously, about 60 doctors handled the needs of MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, community hospitals, and daytime surgery centers,” says Byron Hathcock, MD, Spectrum anesthesiologist and chief of anesthesiology […]
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