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Maintaining Your Independence: A Doctor’s View on Palliative and Hospice Care

Maintaining Your Independence: A Doctor’s View on Palliative and Hospice Care As a doctor in our community, I spend a lot of time talking with patients just like you. I know that hearing words like "palliative care" or "hospice" can feel frightening. Many of us worry that these words mean we are giving up or losing our independence. I want to assure you that the exact opposite is true. These services are actually about taking... Read More »

LECOM Behavioral Health, Barber National Institute Take Coordinated Action to Strengthen Services

ERIE, Pa. (April 13, 2026) – Barber National Institute and LECOM Behavioral Health announced today a coordinated realignment of behavioral health services, under which Barber National Institute will integrate select behavioral health services into its existing children, youth, and adult programs, while LECOM Behavioral Health will expand its role to continue community‑based behavioral health services currently provided by Barber National Institute, ensuring individuals and families have a clear path to care. Guided by Barber National... Read More »

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?

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 »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Recognizes Board Member Robert C. Joy for 47 Years of Service

CORRY, PA (June 15, 2022) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital recognized Robert C. Joy for 47 years of dedicated service to the Corry Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees in a memoriam ceremony yesterday. Joy served on the board from 1975-2022 as a member, president and chairman of many committees. God, faith, family, friends and Corry Memorial Hospital were Robert C. Joy’s treasured possessions. “Bob was instrumental in Corry having a modern, state-of-the-art hospital and...Read More »

Put your best foot forward: Prevent foot and ankle injuries

You should call a podiatrist any time you experience pain, discomfort or noticeable changes in your feet. Podiatrists are the foot and ankle experts, treating cases including bunions, Cavus foot, heel slides, shin splints, broken bones, reconstruction, surgical procedures and more. From the tibial tuberosity down to the tip of your toes, LECOM Health podiatrists do any and all surgeries and treat all foot and ankle injuries. Jason E. Lee, D.P.M., a board-certified podiatrist at...Read More »

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