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LECOM Institute for Successful Living Acquires Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge

LECOM Institute for Successful Living Acquires Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge

Erie, Pa. (October 9, 2025) – LECOM Institute for Successful Living announced today the acquisition of Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge which includes The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge, located at 4855 West Ridge Road in Erie. The community will retain its name while becoming an affiliate of LECOM Institute for Successful Living. LECOM Institute for Successful Living staff and administration have already begun collaborating with employees, residents, and their families to ensure a seamless... Read More »

LECOM Medical Center Celebrates Leadership Transition and Tribute to Mary L. Eckert

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 »

Husband-and-wife team at the heart of family medicine

Husband-and-wife team at the heart of family medicine

Are you struggling to find a primary care provider for your family? Dr. Armando Ricci and Dr. Beth Ann Callihan Ricci, a husband-and-wife team of family medicine specialists, are accepting new patients at Southeast Family Practice. Get to know a little about them here, and call 814-825-7440 to schedule an appointment. Your situation is unique. What are the benefits of practicing at the same location? Dr. Armando & Dr. Beth: It isn't often you find a...Read More »

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

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

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

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 »

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