Maine mountain biker shares recovery journey after injury

A recent CBS Maine feature highlighted the role advanced MRI imaging can play in helping patients get answers faster, through the story of professional mountain biker Kaidan Ingersoll. Following a serious injury, Ingersoll turned to Shields for advanced imaging and later reflected that the experience “might have saved my career.”

After sustaining a serious injury, Ingersoll needed answers quickly to better understand his condition and determine the next steps in his treatment plan. The segment explored how access to Shields advanced A.I.-powered MRI technology helped provide critical diagnostic information during an important stage of his recovery.

The story also featured Shields Health President Peter Ferrari, who discussed how innovations in MRI technology and expanded access to imaging services are helping patients receive high-quality diagnostic care closer to home.

Ingersoll’s story serves as a powerful reminder that access to imaging is about more than technology, it’s about helping patients move forward with confidence.

Watch the full WGME CBS13 segment to learn more about Ingersoll’s recovery journey and the role advanced MRI imaging played in helping him get answers when they mattered most.