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MaineHealth recognizes the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. There are four federally recognized tribes in Maine: Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Penobscot Nation. Collectively, these tribes are known as the Wabanaki Alliance.

NorDx is excited to announce the incorporation of PreciPoint into our comprehensive toolkit designed to bolster laboratory and diagnostic operations. Leveraging this innovative technology into our platform, pathologists can now conduct an initial diagnosis for a frozen section specimen from anywhere, enhancing efficiency and patient care. This allows us to transform the way care is delivered and for more timely reporting of actionable results to our care teams across MaineHealth. NorDx’s President and Chief Physician Executive, Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP, FASCP is leading the laboratory's vision for digital transformation. "The PreciPoint R8 implementation signals the beginning of our digital transformation at NorDx, and a critical part of our NorDx 2.0 strategy. Leveraging advanced technology, we aim to augment our testing capabilities whilst ensuring accuracy and timeliness.” Rick Carter NorDx’s Director of Anatomical Pathology, was the driving force for the partnership with PreciPoint. “The ability to utilize and implement remote microscopy that is consistently dependable, and with the highest imaging quality available solidified PreciPoint as our partner and vendor of choice. Collaboration with the PreciPoint team was truly a pleasure. The package that PreciPoint presented, met our stringent requirements including the development of custom solutions to meet specific NorDx needs. It was vital that a good cooperative relationship was established." Spectrum Healthcare Partners, our pathology partners, were critical to its success. Chair of the Digital Pathology Innovation and Compliance Committee (DPICC) at Spectrum Healthcare Partners, Dr. Bilal R. Ahmad, MD, MBA, offered this statement, "By partnering with PreciPoint, we are connecting technology to overcome barriers to healthcare access and improve decision-making. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, we recognize the potential of remote pathology processes. By joining forces with PreciPoint, we are driving innovation and ensuring equitable access to high-quality pathology services.” PreciPoint is a German-based leading medical technology scaleup that designs end-to-end services and solutions to digitize and automate pathology workflows, bridging care gaps and significantly boosting operational capacity at the point-of-care. As a key player in the fast-growing market for digital pathology solutions, PreciPoint's solutions streamline and automate complex processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in pathology. PreciPoint supports improved patient care and positions itself as a pivotal force in transforming and digitizing the pathology landscape by integrating advanced technology. College of American Pathologists (CAP) MaineHealth American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Advanced Digital Pathology Solutions at PreciPoint The Compass Group Laboratory Leaders Spectrum Health Partners #nordxnow #joinourteam

Finishing up another great meeting of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Council on Membership and Professional Development in Vancouver, BC. Great way to mark the beginning of our new and exciting Membership Era! 🔬 College of American Pathologists (CAP) NorDx MaineHealth The Compass Group Laboratory Leaders American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) USCAP - United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine #pathology #laboratorymedicine #leadership #membership #engagement

Last week, the NorDx team, led by our President, Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP, FASCP, alongside our sales and marketing team members, Nicholas Adler, MBA, Deb Tirrell, Bradford Anthoine, Michael MacDonald were excited to attend Mayo Clinic Laboratories conference, “2024 Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow”. This year, the conference was held in Rochester, Minnesota, where attendees were able to tour Mayo’s world-renowned laboratory facilities. The conference presentations, delivered by laboratory leaders from across the country, were enlightening and stimulated engaging discussion. Networking with other laboratory professionals from diverse backgrounds presented an invaluable opportunity for our team to exchange ideas and experiences, and in turn, amass a wealth of knowledge to bring back with us The representation from NorDx was further heightened as Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP, FASCP shared his journey with NorDx that began 18 months ago. He imparted insights on crafting a “Just Culture” within the organization along with establishing a safe platform for leaders to propose new initiatives. Significant lessons drawn from the conference include the importance of maintaining currency with medical developments, utilizing laboratory data to enhance healthcare performance, and establishing connections with fellow laboratories. #pathology #laboratorymedicine #leadership #nordxnow

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities. Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 will last from Sunday, September 15, 2024 through Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The month commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Our beloved Kathy Messier, a loyal part of our NorDx family for 20 delightful years, is heading into her well-deserved retirement this week after colleagues hosted a great dinner celebration. Starting as a per diem in 2004, then moving up to a full-time role in 2006, Kathy has certainly left a lasting mark on all of us. Her wonderful journey with us ended as our cherished MLA at the Kennebunk draw station where she charmed not just us but also a whole stream of patients with her exceptional care that can only be described as "above and beyond". It's hard to recall a visit without hearing praises of Kathy's stellar service. While we're sure going to miss her, we're also excited for her next adventure as she plans to inspire young ones to swim at her local gym. Happy retirement, Kathy! #nordxnow #joinourteam

Thank you Michael Misialek, MD for the opportunity to present to the Massachusetts Society of Pathologists today. Truly a wonderful professional society. Enjoyed reconnecting with colleagues and meeting new ones too! College of American Pathologists (CAP) NorDx #pathology #laboratorymedicine #leadership #massachusetts #advocacy #education #quality #patientcare

NorDx takes this opportunity to express our gratitude towards our valued summer interns - Caleb Lambert, Samantha Tran, Abby Bouchard, and Veronica Chun. These dedicated individuals were engaged across many departments within our lab over the past few months. Their experience at NorDx has broadened their understanding of the diverse career prospects within a clinical laboratory. Our proud NorDx family, known for its warm camaraderie, hands-on teaching approach, and team-based problem-solving were greatly cherished by the interns. As they move forward in their academic and professional pursuits, we wish them all success.

The CAP is celebrating 75 years in proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA). For 75 years, we have been on a remarkable journey filled with resilience, innovation, and a commitment to transforming patients' lives. Throughout these 75 years, the CAP has achieved many milestones, but at the heart of this expedition, we celebrate the laboratory professionals who have helped revolutionize patient care through these programs. Learn more about our PT/EQA milestones here: https://lnkd.in/gMrfXXn6

It's Disability Pride Month! To recognize this month, MaineHealth is facilitating a number of trainings for our team to explore disability inclusion. This goes hand in hand with our value of being patient centered. We focus on each individual's unique needs, and partner with the people we care for, their families, and care teams to develop a shared plan for everyone. We strive to celebrate and accept each person's uniqueness and we are glad to take this opportunity to recognize the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July of 1990. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2JI89FT