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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 »

LECOM Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Rural Health Clinic of Meadville

Erie, Pa. (September 9, 2025) – LECOM Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially open the new Rural Health Clinic of Meadville, located at 16954 Conneaut Lake Road in Meadville. This new clinic marks a significant step in LECOM Health’s mission to expand access to high-quality medical care in rural communities that have traditionally faced barriers to healthcare. “LECOM believes that every individual deserves access to high-quality health care, no matter where they... Read More »

LECOM Health Matters – Dr. Susan Calderbank, Director of Patient Care at LECOM Dental Clinic

Dr. Susan Calderbank, director of patient care at LECOM Dental Clinic, speaks to LECOM VP of External Affairs Monsignor David Rubino about the correlation between oral health and overall physical health, and the preventative and advanced care services provided by the LECOM Dental Clinic. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoCQOUBDHTA[/embed]Read More »

When medications aren’t enough, medical marijuana may be an option

Are you experiencing chronic pain or another condition that medications alone haven’t been able to treat? Medical marijuana may be a reasonable alternative to try. Mark D. Baker, D.O., a board-certified family medicine and osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist at West Grandview Primary Care, shares some insight below on how medical marijuana works. How do I know if medical marijuana is an option for me? Do you suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...Read More »

Dr. Christopher Rial: Sports safety in middle and high school begins with preparation

This article first appeared online at GoErie.com on Jan. 22, 2023. With recent events, many parents have started to question the risks involved with allowing children to play team sports in middle school and high school. Injuries are unpredictable, and there is no foolproof method to ensure complete safety. To account for these risks, behind-the-scenes protocols are often in place to protect children, should an incident occur. A team physician helps to organize a sports...Read More »

Dr. Belinda Stillman: Holidays offer a good time to assess how older relatives are doing

This article first appeared online at GoErie.com on Dec. 25, 2022. The holiday season is often a time for joy, love and family. It can be a wonderful and memorable time of year. It can also contribute to heightened feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy and — in the case of those assisting the older adults in their lives — caretaker burnout. As you celebrate festivities and look toward the new year, this can also be...Read More »

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