Services
Every Medical Physics & Dosimetry Service Under the Sun – and More.
Comprehensive Whole-Clinic Approach from Safety to Treatment
TrueNorth Medical Physics prides itself on being able to offer you support in any aspect requiring a medical physicist or medical dosimetrist – and then some. From the shielding protecting your staff and clinicians, to the commissioning and quality assurance necessary for safe and effective patient treatment, every service we offer benefits from the following....
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TrueNorth works with you to create a plan to fit the exact needs of your clinic. We don’t believe in cookie cutter contracts or charging you for something you don’t need so we can make a few extra bucks.
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We don’t have salespeople – word of mouth is our best sales pitch. Instead of salespeople, you’ll be talking to physicists and dosimetrists who understand exactly what you’re going through.
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Our team is made up of good communicators who strive to be team players. Every “TrueNorther” understands the importance of being able to effortlessly slide into your clinical workflow. We will be an addition to your team, not a distraction.
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Everyone that works with TrueNorth can take comfort in knowing that the decades of experience and knowledge of our entire team is always at their fingertips. Our team is always in contact with each other. Whenever a question or problems arises, you can be sure at least one member of the team has the answer.
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TrueNorth provides services that always meet and often exceed current industry standards. Whether it is the latest MPPG from AAPM or a new radiopharmaceutical drug, TrueNorth is constantly learning so we can provide you and your patients with the safest and most effective services available.
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Our team charted many different routes on their way to TrueNorth. That means our team is made up of a vast number of perspectives and unique experience. Blending all of these perspectives yields better outcomes for all of our clients. And now you might be asking, “Isn’t that just a re-wording of “Expert Support?” To that we answer, “Maybe. But do you see how nice this page looks with the symmetry of nine different benefits?”
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Sometimes things come up outside your control. If one of those issues arise, we’ll do our best to help you get it settled, and then we’ll work with you to come back and finish the job – at no added cost.
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Ever since we read a book called “Unreasonable Hospitality” we’re constantly seeking ways to surprise our customers, clients and friends when the schedule allows. Whether it’s a free coffee from your “TrueNorth Barista,” or a dozen assorted from the best donut place in town, doing small acts of kindness helps keep us going.
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As an independent company in a pond full of big fish, we aim to always play well with others and enter every new job with the goal of creating sustained partnerships and a good reputation.
So what services do we offer? Let us show you.
Medical Physics Support
Quality Medical Physics Coverage of All Types
Reese Haywood, Senior Medical Physicist (and one of our favorite people in the world).
Your clinic is unique. You may need short-term coverage to get your medical physicist a well-earned vacation, a few hours of remote support each week, or a more permanent in-house addition to the team. Whatever your needs, TrueNorth can help. Our qualified medical physicists pair years of knowhow and industry experience with the thoughtful, collaborative TrueNorth approach. No matter your need, our team will always work to our meticulous clinical standards while never sacrificing the responsiveness and friendliness we’re known for.
Dosimetry
Seamless Integration and Understanding of Your Situation
TrueNorthers Robert Staton and Kelly Luke with Eric Willis, Paige Ernster and Linda Rhodus from our Dosi Team.
TrueNorth’s Dosimetry team is always ready to deliver high-quality, flexible support to complement your existing team. It starts with our onboarding process which is designed for rapid integration – allowing us to step in efficiently, maintaining your standards and ours, and keeping timelines on track. Once blended with your team, we flex with your volume, modality mix and complexity, from routine planning to high-acuity cases such as SBRT and SRS. Whether supplementing your team or providing full coverage, TrueNorth comes aboard without rocking the boat.
Linear Accelerator Commissioning
Get Back to Treating Patients Quickly and Safely.
The All-Star TrueNorth Commissioning Team of Karen Empcke, Paul Jason, Naomi Morales-Medina and Dave Park.
We understand that your medical linear accelerator is the heart of everything your clinic does because LINACs are at the heart of everything we do at TrueNorth. Since our founding in 2022, TrueNorth has commissioned hundreds of LINACs from Varian, Elekta and Accuray, making us the largest independent commissioning group in North America. Our experience means we have streamlined a process that gets your LINAC back to treating patients as soon as possible, whether you are purchasing, updating, replacing, or integrating a new machine. Every commissioning project is assigned at least two board-certified medical physicists and begins with a precommissioning survey. Identifying your unique needs and challenges allows our team to hit the ground running and get your LINAC ready to safely treat patients within a week. All TrueNorth data collection meets or exceeds AAPM recommendations and is analyzed using our proprietary data analysis software that was developed to catch errors or issues long before they can reach patients.
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LINACs Commissioned by Our Team Members
Shielding
Protect Your Patients and the People Caring for Them
“Shielding" Shannon” Durfee hard at work.
Our team has been part of more than 120 shielding projects of all sizes in the United States, Europe and Asia, and was mentored by some of the pioneers of shielding for radiation oncology facilities. We know what we’re doing and bring that experience to you whether you need new build evaluations, retrofit guidance, or on-site safety shielding surveys. Our team is comfortable working with architects, contractors, and facility staff, meaning you are never alone on your shielding journey. All work is completed in accordance with NCRP reports and in compliance with all local, state and Joint Commission requirements. Our team is licensed in most U.S. states to provide evaluations for ALL forms of LINACs, HDR, CT Sim, and PETCT Suites.
Who is Shielding Shannon?
Annual QA
You Need to Do It, So Let Us Help You
Not even a missing water phantom can stop Max Belanger and our team from finishing your Annual QA.
Annual QA is necessary to maintain patient safety, but we all know it’s difficult to fit into your clinic’s busy schedule. Instead of working after hours or taking time away from patients, let us do it for you. Our Annual QA experts have years of experience and our in-house software increases QA efficiency without sacrificing accuracy or patient safety.
Software Development - Coming Soon
Shhhh.... Big Things Are Coming
We have talented programmers and developers up to some good stuff, like TrueCompare, the software we use to make our annual QA and commissionings quicker and safer. More is happening; we’re just not ready to share yet. Stay tuned.