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LECOM Health Brings Advanced Wound Care to Corry Memorial Hospital

LECOM Health Brings Advanced Wound Care to Corry Memorial Hospital

Corry, Pa. (July 14, 2026) — LECOM Health is expanding access to lifesaving care in rural northwest Pennsylvania by adding a new location of the LECOM Institute for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine inside LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital. The clinic offers many of the same high-tech, team-driven treatments used in the existing Erie location — now close to home for families across Corry and its surrounding populations. Chronic, non-healing wounds are more than... Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Retires

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Retires

CORRY, PA (March 16, 2023) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital today held a ceremony to recognize the accomplishments and career of Barbara D. Nichols, R.N., president and chief executive officer from 2000 - 2023. After 44-plus years of dedicated service to Corry Memorial Hospital, Nichols will retire Friday, March 17. “Barb is certainly leaving an indelible legacy on the people past, present and future of Corry Memorial Hospital and all the families she has...Read More »

LECOM Pharmacy Students Plan Series of Events to Educate the Community on Prescription Drug Adherence

LECOM Pharmacy Students Plan Series of Events to Educate the Community on Prescription Drug Adherence

“Script Your Future Campaign” includes free educational events Drug Take Back Day scheduled for March 18 ERIE, PA (March 7, 2023) – Students from the LECOM School of Pharmacy are hosting a campaign throughout March to raise awareness about the importance of taking medications as directed to properly manage health problems.  The “Script Your Future” campaign is part of a national effort to educate the public on the importance of medication adherence for both patients...Read More »

Dr. Brian Viviano: Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting a colonoscopy

Dr. Brian Viviano: Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting a colonoscopy

This article was originally published online at GoErie.com on Feb. 26, 2023. Everyone’s first colonoscopy can create some anxiety. Gastroenterologists recognize that. We try to adapt our process to make it as smooth as possible and provide resources to help alleviate any fears. Know that complications are extremely rare. Fewer than 1% of procedures have any complication and the death rate of colonoscopies is extremely low because we take all the necessary precautions. If your...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 »

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