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LECOM Health Rural Health Clinics Offer Primary Care, Specialties and Walk-in Care

LECOM Health Rural Health Clinics Offer Primary Care, Specialties and Walk-in Care

CORRY, Pa. (October 1, 2024) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital – the enduring first choice for regional health care – is thrilled to announce its rural health clinics in Corry, Clymer and Union City now each employ full-time nurse practitioners, along with a variety of physician specialists to treat the unique and various healthcare needs of the rural population. Corry Memorial Hospital has been recognized for providing award-winning rural health care. Featuring advanced medical... Read More »

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named Regional President of LECOM Health

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named Regional President of LECOM Health

Erie, Pa. (August 28, 2024) – LECOM Health President and CEO John M. Ferretti, D.O., announced today the appointment of Danielle Hansen, D.O., to Regional President of the organization. In this newly created role, Dr. Hansen will oversee Medical Associates of Erie, Millcreek Community Hospital, Corry Memorial Hospital, and LECOM Behavioral Health, including Corry Counseling of LECOM Health and the Achievement Center of LECOM Health. “Dr. Hansen has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead successfully... Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Recognizes Board Member Robert C. Joy for 47 Years of Service

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Recognizes Board Member Robert C. Joy for 47 Years of Service

CORRY, PA (June 15, 2022) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital recognized Robert C. Joy for 47 years of dedicated service to the Corry Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees in a memoriam ceremony yesterday. Joy served on the board from 1975-2022 as a member, president and chairman of many committees. God, faith, family, friends and Corry Memorial Hospital were Robert C. Joy’s treasured possessions. “Bob was instrumental in Corry having a modern, state-of-the-art hospital and...Read More »

Put your best foot forward: Prevent foot and ankle injuries

Put your best foot forward: Prevent foot and ankle injuries

You should call a podiatrist any time you experience pain, discomfort or noticeable changes in your feet. Podiatrists are the foot and ankle experts, treating cases including bunions, Cavus foot, heel slides, shin splints, broken bones, reconstruction, surgical procedures and more. From the tibial tuberosity down to the tip of your toes, LECOM Health podiatrists do any and all surgeries and treat all foot and ankle injuries. Jason E. Lee, D.P.M., a board-certified podiatrist at...Read More »

Protect your feet: diabetic foot exams

Protect your feet: diabetic foot exams

If you are living with diabetes, you are more likely to develop a non-healing wound on your foot. Podiatrists are an integral part of the health care for diabetics. Podiatrists recommend getting diabetic foot exams every three months to keep an eye on the foot and watch out for any conditions. Kristen Heard, D.P.M., a LECOM Health podiatrist serving the communities of Corry, Union City, Albion, Waterford and Erie, sprained her ankle a couple of...Read More »

One day of inconvenience for a lifetime of wellness: What to expect with a colonoscopy

One day of inconvenience for a lifetime of wellness: What to expect with a colonoscopy

Visit your primary care physician at least annually. If you’re 45 or older, your primary care physician should recommend that you get a colonoscopy. William H. Wismer, D.O., a board-certified gastroenterologist at Plaza 38 Gastroenterology and Corry Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic, outlines the steps below for what to expect with a colonoscopy. The process: Getting a colonoscopy The Consultation Get a referral from your primary care physician for a colonoscopy. Next, visit your gastroenterologist...Read More »

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