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LECOM Health Breaks Ground on Colonial Family Pharmacy on Wattsburg Road

LECOM Health Breaks Ground on Colonial Family Pharmacy on Wattsburg Road

Erie, Pa. (August 4, 2025) — LECOM Health today held a ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Colonial Family Pharmacy at 9040 Wattsburg Road, Suite A, in Greene Township. The new facility will sit adjacent to LECOM Health’s Rural Health Clinic on Wattsburg Road. “In many rural areas, accessing essential medications and basic healthcare can feel like a hassle with long lines, limited availability, and sparse resources,” said James Lin, D.O., President... Read More »

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named in The City & State 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named in The City & State 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare

We are so proud to announce that City and State PA is honoring Danielle Hansen, D.O., Regional President of LECOM Health, as one of its 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare. Thank you for your impactful contributions to healthcare in PA! Check out all of the incredible Pennsylvanians being honored on City and State PA’s 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare list this year! Read Article Read More »

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia: Are you taking unnecessary medications? A geriatrician can help tell

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia: Are you taking unnecessary medications? A geriatrician can help tell

This article first appeared online at GoErie.com on Oct. 23, 2022. Many older patients consume enough medications each day to create an entire meal. These are commonly started in middle age for prevention or treatment of disease. As patients age, however, these medications may not be as effective or necessary, and in some cases, may even be harmful. The goal of medications is to prevent or treat disease, so that you can age and still...Read More »

Multimorbidity: putting the pieces together

Multimorbidity: putting the pieces together

Multimorbidity is rarely discussed in casual conversations. How do you know if you have it? When does it affect your overall health? What can you do to prevent or support it? In this article, Danielle Hansen, D.O., geriatric and internal medicine specialist at LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, explains the importance of identifying multimorbidity so proper treatment plans can be developed. What is multimorbidity? In common communication, people talk about comorbidity. Most people, as they...Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Awarded National ‘Age-Friendly Health System’ Designation

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Awarded National ‘Age-Friendly Health System’ Designation

CORRY, PA (June 29, 2022) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital announced today that it has been awarded national designation as an Age-Friendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The initiative aims to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow Age-Friendly care. LECOM Health is the only academic health system in the state of Pennsylvania that has twice received the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant...Read More »

Time is Brain: What is a stroke?

Time is Brain: What is a stroke?

A lot of patients don’t recognize strokes soon enough. F.A.S.T. (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911) is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of a stroke. If you or someone you know shows any of these symptoms, even if they go away, call 911 and get to the hospital immediately. If you get to the emergency room within three hours, your stroke can be treated. Ryan J. Lynch,...Read More »

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