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Advancing Radiation Therapy: Shorter Courses for Breast Cancer Patients

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Heather Porter

Radiation Oncologist Matthew Cheney, MD, PhD

Advancing Radiation Therapy: Shorter Courses for Breast Cancer Patients Spectrum Healthcare Partners has always valued research that advances treatment options and improves the quality of life for patients. Recently, one of Spectrum’s radiation oncology physicians co-authored a study that could significantly improve the quality of life for many breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Radiation […]

Multispecialty Collaboration Advances Cardiac Care in Maine

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Heather Porter

Multispecialty Collaboration Advances Cardiac Care in Maine Meeting the Challenges of Complex Cardiac Care MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland treats more cardiac surgical patients than any other institution in northern New England, with Spectrum Healthcare Partners’ Southern Anesthesiology division playing a vital role in providing essential care. “We have seen a steady rise in the […]

Low-Dose Radiation Treatment Offers Hope for Osteoarthritis Patients

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Heather Porter

Low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis

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, […]

Exceptional Anesthesia Care — No Matter Where You Are

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Heather Porter

Anesthesiologists Olga Diomede, MD, MS and Adam O’Brien, DO

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,” […]

Spectrum Healthcare Partners Leverages Pramana’s AI-Enabled Scanners to Bring Digital Pathology to Central Maine Healthcare

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Heather Porter

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 […]

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

Posted on May 20, 2024 (June 12, 2024) by Heather Porter

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) by Heather Porter

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) by Heather Porter

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) • […]

Avoid Injuries During Fall Cleanup

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Heather Porter

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 by Heather Porter

AMA Joy in Medicine Recognized Organization

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 […]

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