Erie, Pa. (February 6, 2025) — LECOM Health today unveiled LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion as the new name of its local hospital during a special ceremony that took place at the Atrium at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Formerly known as Millcreek Community Hospital, LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion will feature a new 34,000-square-foot addition that houses a new emergency department and intensive care unit, including emergency patient rooms dedicated solely to behavioral health.
This new identity is part of the health system’s ongoing dedication to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community.
From its roots as a one-story hospital to the latest 34,000-square-foot emergency department and intensive care unit expansion, the hospital has stayed on the cutting edge of healthcare in Erie, Pa. The special announcement ceremony reflected the latest advancements in the hospital’s illustrious history, and aligns with LECOM Health celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
“We’re committed to fostering an environment of innovation, compassion and growth as we look to the future,” said Danielle Hansen, D.O., Regional President of LECOM Health. “The LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion serves as the launch pad to the next generation of our ongoing commitment to excellent care for those we serve.”
Additional details, including the latest additions to the hospital, and the official opening, will be shared in the coming weeks.
For more information about LECOM Health and its continued commitment to patient care, please visit LECOMHealth.com.
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About LECOM Health
LECOM Health is a highly innovative, multi-faceted healthcare and education system. As the nation’s only osteopathic academic health center, LECOM Health includes Millcreek Community Hospital, Corry Memorial Hospital, Medical Associates of Erie, LECOM Senior Living Center, LECOM Senior Living Communities, John M.& Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center, LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LECOM at Village Square, LECOM at Elmwood Gardens, LECOM Center for Health and Aging, the Visiting Nurse Association of Erie County, the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, and Corry Counseling Services of LECOM Health. At the core of LECOM Health is the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), the largest and one of the most affordable medical schools in the country. Since 1993, LECOM has trained nearly 18,000 healthcare professionals through its cutting-edge, student-centered College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Dental Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine, School of Health Services Administration and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pa., Bradenton, Fla., and Elmira, N.Y.
For More Information:
Melissa J. Dixon
LECOM Health Marketing & Communications
814-462-5093, mdixon@lecom.edu