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Husband-and-wife team at the heart of family medicine

Are you struggling to find a primary care provider for your family? Dr. Armando Ricci and Dr. Beth Ann Callihan Ricci, a husband-and-wife team of family medicine specialists, are accepting new patients at Southeast Family Practice. Get to know a little about them here, and call 814-825-7440 to schedule an appointment. Your situation is unique. What are the benefits of practicing at the same location? Dr. Armando & Dr. Beth: It isn't often you find a...Read More »

LECOM Health Matters – Dr. Susan Calderbank, Director of Patient Care at LECOM Dental Clinic

Dr. Susan Calderbank, director of patient care at LECOM Dental Clinic, speaks to LECOM VP of External Affairs Monsignor David Rubino about the correlation between oral health and overall physical health, and the preventative and advanced care services provided by the LECOM Dental Clinic. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoCQOUBDHTA[/embed]Read More »

When medications aren’t enough, medical marijuana may be an option

Are you experiencing chronic pain or another condition that medications alone haven’t been able to treat? Medical marijuana may be a reasonable alternative to try. Mark D. Baker, D.O., a board-certified family medicine and osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist at West Grandview Primary Care, shares some insight below on how medical marijuana works. How do I know if medical marijuana is an option for me? Do you suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...Read More »

Dr. Christopher Rial: Sports safety in middle and high school begins with preparation

This article first appeared online at GoErie.com on Jan. 22, 2023. With recent events, many parents have started to question the risks involved with allowing children to play team sports in middle school and high school. Injuries are unpredictable, and there is no foolproof method to ensure complete safety. To account for these risks, behind-the-scenes protocols are often in place to protect children, should an incident occur. A team physician helps to organize a sports...Read More »

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Husband-and-wife team at the heart of family medicine

LECOM Health Matters – Dr. Susan Calderbank, Director of Patient Care at LECOM Dental Clinic

When medications aren’t enough, medical marijuana may be an option

Dr. Christopher Rial: Sports safety in middle and high school begins with preparation