Central Maine Healthcare is committed to bringing the highest national standards of cancer care right to the communities of central, western and mid-coast Maine. We’re proud to have earned numerous accreditations and distinctions—recognizing our cancer care teams who work tirelessly to help patients conquer this devastating disease.
Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation
We have achieved full CoC accreditation from the American College of Surgeons, which is awarded only to those institutions that provide patients with comprehensive, state-of-the-art services from a multi-specialty team coordinating all aspects of cancer care. CoC further notes our program as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Care Program, indicating the full range of critical cancer care we provide to our community.
Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification
Central Maine Medical Group Hematology-Oncology Practice has been recognized by the QOPI® program, which certifies medical oncology and hematology/oncology practices that meet or exceed national guidelines in patient care and safety.
American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation
This certification acknowledges our ability to provide the latest, safest and most effective radiation therapies, allowing us to target tumors with extreme precision while sparing healthy tissue.
Women’s Choice Award
Central Maine Healthcare has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award. This designation notes a level of high-quality, personalized care and is given to only 9% of hospitals nationwide.
Breast Center of Excellence
CMH’s Bennett Breast Care Center, a member of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), is accredited by several renowned professional healthcare organizations that supervise the quality of cancer care. It is also a participating member of the NQMBC (National Quality Measures for Breast Centers) which shows its commitment to measure and improve quality of care.
