Erie, Pa. (November 14, 2024) – LECOM Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Erie County’s first Specialty Hospice Unit, located at LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4114 Schaper Avenue in Millcreek.
An entire wing of the building has been renovated for the Specialty Hospice Unit and was dedicated in memory of Rev. Harry Johns III, a beloved former Chaplain of the Visiting Nurses Association of Erie County and respected pillar of the Erie community.
Featuring thoughtfully designed rooms to meet patient needs and expert staff providing 24/7 personalized, holistic care, the unit seamlessly combines exceptional medical care with the comfort of home.
“Caring for a terminally ill loved one at home can be extremely overwhelming,” said James Lin, D.O., President of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living and the unit’s medical director. “This new Specialty Hospice Unit redefines hospice care, offering families a compassionate alternative, ultimately providing them with peace of mind during an incredibly difficult time.”
New patients are now being accepted. Call the Visiting Nurses Association at (814) 454-2831 or visit LECOMHealth.com to learn more about the Specialty Hospice Unit.
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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, LECOM 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.
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Matt Bresee
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814-881-6984, mbresee@lecom.edu