Osteoarthritis affects more than 32.5 million Americans, making it the most common form of arthritis in the United States. For approximately one in seven adults, this degenerative joint condition can mean living with persistent pain and stiffness that significantly impacts daily life. This chronic condition affects joints throughout the body, including: Upper body: shoulders, elbows, […]
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Our anesthesiologists have a passion for caring for patients in a variety of care settings. Spectrum Healthcare Partners employs skilled anesthesiologists in settings of all sizes, including outpatient surgical centers, community-based hospitals, and Level I Trauma Centers. “As a patient, it is very important to trust the provider who is essentially responsible for your life,” […]
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Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) has upgraded its pathology capabilities through its collaboration with Spectrum Healthcare Partners (SHCP), an independent, multispecialty, physician-owned healthcare practice. Together, they will advance pathology services using Pramana’s autonomous, AI-enabled scanners, improving operational efficiency and providing pathologists with a more comprehensive view to enhance diagnostic confidence. “Digital pathology is transforming how we […]
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 (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 […]
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) • […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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? 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, […]
