Radiology-Medical Imaging

Central Maine Healthcare has cutting edge Imaging technology that allows us to see patient anatomy clearer and better than ever before. And what’s more is that we do not have to sacrifice patient comfort in the process — our equipment is always clean and comfortable. Our Technologists make sure your images are completed as quickly and accurately as possible and the Radiologist provide detailed reports for each exam.

CMH offers a full range of imaging technology, services and centers including X-Ray, Interventional Radiology, Open-Bore MRI, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine.

Find a Location Near You

Central Maine Medical Center
300 Main Street
Lewiston, ME  04240
Imaging:  207-795-2410

Bridgton Hospital
10 Hospital Drive
Bridgton, ME  04009
Imaging: 207-647-6092

Rumford Hospital
420 Franklin Street
Rumford, ME  04276
Imaging: 207-369-1131

Shields Health Care Group offers state-of-the-art imaging, including MRI, PET/CT, Mammography, CT, Echocardiography and Ultrasound. As a reminder, your health records are confidential. Should you need access to your mammography images and/or reports from the Topsham Care Center location, please call 1-800-258-4674 and select option 3 to speak with the Shields Health Medical Record Department.

CT Scan: A CT (computerized tomography) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around your body. Then, it combines the differently angles together to show a composite image. Because of this, CT scan images provide more detailed and comprehensive image than plain X-rays do.

Why a CT Scan? A CT scan has many uses, but it’s particularly well-suited to quickly examine people who may have internal injuries from car accidents or other types of trauma. It is also used to identity cancers or progression of diseases, stoke and other neurological changes. Invasive procedures may be performed as well to include biopsy, drainage, catheter placements and at CMMC Cryo-Embolizations. CT scans can be performed for head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine and many more body areas. Staffed by advanced trained or CT certified CT Technologists. Radiologists with advanced expertise in performing procedures as well as timely and detailed reports. Benefits to our CT services include:

• Inpatient services – 24/7 availability
• Outpatient services – 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. by appointment only
• CMMC CT is accredited through the American College of Radiology
• CMMC CT also has a specialized distinction for CT Lung Screening with a fully accredited CT lung screening program through the American College of Radiology

Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology (IR) uses minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat conditions, while also minimizing risk for infection or complication. Conscious sedation as well as anesthesia is provided when needed. Staffed by highly trained Interventional Radiologic Technologists and IR Registered Nurses. Radiologists with advanced expertise in performing procedures who provide timely and detailed reports. Our IR procedures include, but are not limited to:

• Port-a-Catheter insertions: This procedure refers to surgically implanting a device beneath the skin to allow long-term access to a patient’s veins with low risk of infection.   Medications are injected into the port, and then the attached catheter spreads them throughout the body. This is often used to deliver chemotherapy in cancer patients.
• Gastrostomy tube insertions: Commonly known as a feeding tube, this device is inserted through the abdomen to provide nutrition when a patient has trouble eating.
• Embolizations Venous and Arterial: Allows for catheter-based restriction of blood flow to reduce tumor size or stop a trauma patient bleeding in venous or arterial vessels.
• Dialysis AVF interventions: Dialysis patients who are having problems with their AV fistula can be treated with various balloons and/or stents to improve their dialysis treatment.  A temporary catheter may be placed for dialysis treatment in patients who may not have an AV fistula.
• Y90 Yitrium Procedures. Allows the injection of radioactive micro spheres targeted to cancer in the liver and improves/extends the lives for end stage cancer patients.

Mammography

We offer mammography services at Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Locations and Services below:

Sam and Jennie Bennett Breast Care Center, Lewiston, ME

Benefits of our Bennett Breast Cancer Center include:

• 3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis) and Biopsy
• Bennett is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
• Bennett has specific accreditation by the American College of Radiology for stereotactic breast biopsies and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies
• All sites hold certification by the FDA’s Mammography Quality Standards Act
• All sites accreditation by the American College of Radiology
• Bennett offers 3D Tomosynthesis and other sites offer Digital Mammography
• Bennett holds Breast Ultrasound Accreditation through the American College of Radiology
• All sites dedicated Mammographers and Sonographers on-site daily
• Team members include Mammographers, Sonographers, Radiologist, a Breast Surgeon, Breast Nurse Practitioner, a RN, and a RN Breast Health Navigator.
• All sites provide Bone density scans to check for osteoporosis

Rosina Marie Carlise Mammography Suite at Bridgton Hospital

• Screening and diagnostic mammograms

Lariviere Oncology Suite at Rumford Hospital

• Screening and diagnostic mammograms

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive material that is typically injected into the bloodstream, inhaled, or swallowed. The material travels through the body and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays. A special camera detects these rays, making it possible to create images of the inside of your body. Identifies early stages of a variety of diseases:

Nuclear medicine provides unique information that often can’t be obtained through other imaging procedures and can identify disease — including cancer, heart disease and gastrointestinal conditions — in the early stages. Team members are highly trained certified Nuclear Medicine Technologists. Radiologists with advanced expertise in performing procedures as well as timely and detailed reports. Benefits to our nuclear medicine services include but are not limited to:

• Cardiac Stress Tests
• Thyroid Treatments
• Zofigo Studies
• Bone Scans

Open-Bore MRI

Using a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses, and a computer, an MRI can produce pictures of virtually all internal body structures including soft tissue, bone, joints, and ligaments.

Central Maine offers the latest MRI technology with a 1.5T high-field, open-bore MRI unit. This unit takes pictures with sharp detail and amazing clarity, while the wide opening provides maximum comfort and prevents claustrophobic feelings for the patient. Staffed by advanced trained MRI Technologists. Radiologists with advanced expertise in performing procedures as well as timely and detailed reports. Benefits to our MRI technology include:

• More than one foot of headroom in the MRI Unit
• Short machine length, allowing for exams to be performed with head outside of scanner
• Faster scan times and shorter breath holds
• Exceptional image clarity so there are few repeat scans

MRI locations:

• Central Maine Medical Center – in-house MRI unit
• Bridgton Hospital – Mobile MRI unit
• Rumford Hospital – Mobile MRI unit

All units offer the same high level 1.5T platform. This way, all patients in the Central Maine Healthcare system, have access to the same top-of-the-line MRI imaging services.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. Most ultrasounds are done using a handheld probe/transducer outside your body, but some involve placing a probe/transducer inside your body (transvaginal study).

Ultrasounds Versatile and Non-Invasive: What makes ultrasounds so useful is that they can be used for a variety of conditions and reasons. From providing an image of a growing baby to checking a patient’s kidneys to examining the thyroid and soft neck tissue, an ultrasound is one of the most versatile and non-invasive imaging services. ARDMS Sonographers obtain certification in Abdominal/Small Parts and OB/GYN as well as advanced certification in Breast, Neuro and Pediatric. Our Radiologists have advanced expertise in performing US guided procedures as well as detailed and timely reporting. Benefits to our Ultrasound services include:

At CMMC, full accreditation by the American College of Radiology in Diagnostic Ultrasound and for Breast Ultrasound.

At CMMC, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital:

• Exams offered in a wide range of specialties: obstetrics, gynecology, vascular, etc.
• Newborn ultrasounds
• Ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures

X-Ray

X-ray works by using X-ray beams that pass through your body. They are absorbed in different amounts depending on the density of the material they pass through. They are often used to see very dense body structures like your bones, making them very helpful in diagnosing and treating fractures and breaks. Staffed by highly trained Radiologic Technologists and Radiologists with advanced expertise in performing procedures as well as timely and detailed reports. Benefits of our X-Ray Services:

• 24/7 availability
• Highest standard image quality with lower radiation exposure than conventional technology
• Fluoroscopy services, which provide real-time images, for upper and lower GI studies, lumbar punctures (spinal tap) and much more.