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Dr. James Lin : Redefining Independence: Why Community Living is the Smart Prescription for Aging

Dr. James Lin : Redefining Independence: Why Community Living is the Smart Prescription for Aging

As a physician, I often have difficult conversations with patients and their families about the future. There is a persistent myth in our society that moving into a senior living community signifies a loss of freedom, a loss of capability, and ultimately, a loss of self. I am writing this to challenge that narrative. In my experience at the LECOM Institute for Successful Living, the exact opposite is often true. Choosing the right senior living... Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital and City of Corry Police Announce Partnership

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital and City of Corry Police Announce Partnership

Corry, Pa. (February 11, 2026) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital (CMH) and City of Corry Police Department today announced a new partnership wherein Corry Memorial Hospital is helping fund a City of Corry police officer to help keep the Corry community and the hospital safe. The agreement, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2026, states that the City of Corry Police Department has “primary jurisdiction for policing over properties owned and operated by CMH... 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 »

LECOM Pharmacy Students Plan Series of Events to Educate the Community on Prescription Drug Adherence

LECOM Pharmacy Students Plan Series of Events to Educate the Community on Prescription Drug Adherence

“Script Your Future Campaign” includes free educational events Drug Take Back Day scheduled for March 18 ERIE, PA (March 7, 2023) – Students from the LECOM School of Pharmacy are hosting a campaign throughout March to raise awareness about the importance of taking medications as directed to properly manage health problems.  The “Script Your Future” campaign is part of a national effort to educate the public on the importance of medication adherence for both patients...Read More »

Dr. Brian Viviano: Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting a colonoscopy

Dr. Brian Viviano: Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting a colonoscopy

This article was originally published online at GoErie.com on Feb. 26, 2023. Everyone’s first colonoscopy can create some anxiety. Gastroenterologists recognize that. We try to adapt our process to make it as smooth as possible and provide resources to help alleviate any fears. Know that complications are extremely rare. Fewer than 1% of procedures have any complication and the death rate of colonoscopies is extremely low because we take all the necessary precautions. If your...Read More »

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