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LECOM Health Rural Health Clinics Offer Primary Care, Specialties and Walk-in Care

CORRY, Pa. (October 1, 2024) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital – the enduring first choice for regional health care – is thrilled to announce its rural health clinics in Corry, Clymer and Union City now each employ full-time nurse practitioners, along with a variety of physician specialists to treat the unique and various healthcare needs of the rural population. Corry Memorial Hospital has been recognized for providing award-winning rural health care. Featuring advanced medical... Read More »

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named Regional President of LECOM Health

Erie, Pa. (August 28, 2024) – LECOM Health President and CEO John M. Ferretti, D.O., announced today the appointment of Danielle Hansen, D.O., to Regional President of the organization. In this newly created role, Dr. Hansen will oversee Medical Associates of Erie, Millcreek Community Hospital, Corry Memorial Hospital, and LECOM Behavioral Health, including Corry Counseling of LECOM Health and the Achievement Center of LECOM Health. “Dr. Hansen has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead successfully... Read More »

Why Wellness Exams Are So Important

Regular meetings with your primary care physician are important to ensure good health and wellness. Many people think that if they are healthy, they can skip an annual wellness visit, but this isn’t the case. A wellness visit is your opportunity to discuss your health and to bring forward any new or existing concerns. It is also a chance for you to discuss your current medications and vaccinations. A wellness visit is not to be...Read More »

Smart Goals for 2021

Manageable Goals and Portion Control According to a number of Top 10 lists for New Year's resolutions, fitness-related goals rank among the most popular. These goals include exercising for appearance, weight loss, to quit smoking/drinking, or for lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. Research has supported that after six months, less than 50% of people have upheld their resolutions. By the end of the year, less than 10% of people have maintained their resolutions. This...Read More »

Diabetes – Take Charge Today!

Diabetes is a serious disease. Left unmanaged, it can damage many parts of the body, leading to suffering and death. But there is good news: diabetes complications can be prevented or delayed by properly managing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating healthy, taking prescribed medications and being physically active can help lower the risk of complications. Expert care, medications and new technologies help make it easier to manage this disease. Diabetes Mellitus is...Read More »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Importance of Breast Self-Exams

While it's not always easy to get to your doctor, it's important to know that there are some examinations that don't always need to be performed by a physician. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women; there is a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Performing a breast self-exam is one way to help detect breast cancer early, in combination with yearly wellness exams and...Read More »

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