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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 »

Dr. Amy Beckman: Control asthma with proper treatment and maintenance

Dr. Amy Beckman: Control asthma with proper treatment and maintenance

This article originally appeared online at GoErie.com on March 26, 2023. Asthma is a common respiratory disease that becomes chronic for many people. It is nothing to be ashamed of having, and there are options available today to treat it. Usually identified within the first six to 10 years of a person's life, asthma can also be diagnosed in adults, though this is far less frequent. Asthma causes muscle tightness and swelling of your airways,...Read More »

LECOM Health Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit

LECOM Health Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit

Two-story addition will add 34,000 square feet to Millcreek Community Hospital ERIE, PA (March 23, 2023) – LECOM Health officials announced the ground breaking of a 34,000 square-foot addition to Millcreek Community Hospital that will create a new emergency department and intensive care unit.  The announcement was made today during a ceremony at the hospital’s education center. The new emergency department will be located on the first floor and include eight treatment rooms, two trauma...Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Names Grolemund as CEO

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Names Grolemund as CEO

CORRY, PA (March 21, 2023) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital has named Dan Grolemund, MBA, MHA, FACHE, as its new president and chief executive officer. Grolemund succeeds Barbara D. Nichols, R.N., following her recent retirement. Grolemund began his healthcare career at Warren General Hospital in 1999 as an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. He then obtained Master of Business Administration and Masters of Healthcare Administration degrees, in addition to Series 7 and 63...Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Retires

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Retires

CORRY, PA (March 16, 2023) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital today held a ceremony to recognize the accomplishments and career of Barbara D. Nichols, R.N., president and chief executive officer from 2000 - 2023. After 44-plus years of dedicated service to Corry Memorial Hospital, Nichols will retire Friday, March 17. “Barb is certainly leaving an indelible legacy on the people past, present and future of Corry Memorial Hospital and all the families she has...Read More »

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