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LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Earns 2024 Performance Leadership Award from the Chartis Center for Rural Health

Corry, Pa. (January 7, 2025) – LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital today announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective. “Caring for our patients is chief among our priorities, so I am overwhelmed with pride for our staff at... Read More »

LECOM Health Opens Adult Day Center

New center will provide respite care for older adults Monday - Friday Erie, Pa. (Dec. 10, 2024) – LECOM Health is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Adult Day Center located at LECOM at Village Square, 149 W. 22nd St., in Erie, Pa. The facility is designed to provide high-quality respite care and support for older adults. The unveiling of the center took place at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, and the facility... Read More »

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

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 »

Prevent colon cancer: Why and when you should get a colonoscopy

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Its incidence is actually on the rise in developing nations. By the time there are symptoms associated with colon cancer, it is most likely to be untreatable, and certainly incurable. Brian V. Viviano, D.O., a board-certified gastroenterologist at Plaza 38 Gastroenterology and Corry Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic, encourages you to get screened for colon cancer. It is one cancer you can actually prevent....Read More »

Get to the HEART of the matter

Adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States. Lower your risk by getting your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly by your primary care physician, eating heart-healthy foods and exercising. Carmine D. D'Amico, D.O., a cardiologist at LECOM Health Millcreek Surgical Specialists, explains the warning signs for a potential heart attack as well as preventative measures you can take to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. What...Read More »

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