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Dr. James Lin: The Harmonious Path to Wellness: How Music Therapy Transforms Senior Behavioral Health

As we seek more holistic and person-centered approaches to senior care, one powerful tool is gaining well-deserved recognition: music therapy. This non-pharmacological intervention uses the inherent qualities of music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. For seniors, especially those facing behavioral health challenges, music therapy offers a unique and effective path toward improved well-being. More Than Just a Melody: The Science of Music Therapy Music therapy is much more than... Read More »

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 »

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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