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LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital First Facility in Region to Offer Advanced Neurology PET CT Imaging to Diagnose Dementia

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital First Facility in Region to Offer Advanced Neurology PET CT Imaging to Diagnose Dementia

CORRY, Pa. (December 16, 2025) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital has successfully launched a Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Amyloid imaging program in partnership with Vantage Mobile Services to assist in the diagnostic assessment of cognitive impairment. CMH is the first of Vantage’s facilities to offer advanced neurology PET CT imaging. A Neuraceq® amyloid PET scan is a type of medical brain imaging approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Doctors...Read More »

Dr. James Lin: A New Horizon in Alzheimer’s Care: Targeting the Disease Itself

Dr. James Lin: A New Horizon in Alzheimer’s Care: Targeting the Disease Itself

For countless families, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis has long felt like an irreversible sentence, a slow fading of memories, and a gradual loss of connection. The journey is marked by a search for ways to manage symptoms, but the underlying disease progression has remained a formidable challenge. Today, however, a new horizon is emerging in Alzheimer's care, offering not just management, but a direct intervention against the disease's core pathology. Innovative treatments known as amyloid-targeting therapies...Read More »

LECOM Institute for Successful Living Acquires Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge

LECOM Institute for Successful Living Acquires Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge

Erie, Pa. (October 9, 2025) – LECOM Institute for Successful Living announced today the acquisition of Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge which includes The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge, located at 4855 West Ridge Road in Erie. The community will retain its name while becoming an affiliate of LECOM Institute for Successful Living. LECOM Institute for Successful Living staff and administration have already begun collaborating with employees, residents, and their families to ensure a seamless...Read More »

LECOM Medical Center Celebrates Leadership Transition and Tribute to Mary L. Eckert

LECOM Medical Center Celebrates Leadership Transition and Tribute to Mary L. Eckert

Erie, Pa. (October 1, 2025) — LECOM Health today announced that Mary L. Eckert, who has served LECOM Medical Center for 42 years, is transitioning to Director of Community Engagement, LECOM Ambassador, with LECOM Institute for Successful Living. Throughout more than four decades of leadership and several titles including Administrator, President/CEO, and Executive Director, Eckert has guided the hospital with unwavering commitment, integrity, and compassion. Under her stewardship, LECOM Medical Center has expanded services, embraced...Read More »

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