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OA Centers for Orthopaedics Outpatient Surgery Center achieves re-accreditation

Posted on October 25, 2019 (December 7, 2019) by demo

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 […]

Avoid running injury in cooler weather

Posted on October 4, 2019 (December 7, 2019) by demo

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 […]

New process increases internal Flu Vaccinate rate at Spectrum Healthcare Partners

Posted on September 12, 2019 (December 7, 2019) by demo

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 […]

Finding the right hiking shoe for you

Posted on August 9, 2019 (December 7, 2019) by demo

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 […]

Spectrum Healthcare Partners 401 (k) Plan Earns National Award

Posted on July 17, 2019 (November 14, 2019) by kiel

Portland, ME (April 2019) – The Spectrum Healthcare Partners Retirement Plan Advisory Committee is proud to announce that Spectrum Healthcare Partners has been named a recipient of PLANSPONSOR’s 2019 “Best in Class 401(k) Plan” award. The award recognizes the Spectrum Healthcare Partners 401(k) Plan as one of the top retirement plans in the nation. […]

Anterior Hip Replacement: What makes it different?

Posted on January 10, 2019 (December 7, 2019) by demo

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 […]

Staying healthy through the fall as a football player

Posted on October 4, 2018 (December 7, 2019) by demo

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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