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LECOM at Jacksonville University Breaks Ground on Region’s First Medical School

Highlights: LECOM at Jacksonville University officially breaks ground on a new facility Facility will serve as the cornerstone of Jacksonville University’s expanding Medical Mall Inaugural class of medical students set to begin coursework in 2026 New medical school expected to support 600 jobs Jacksonville, Fla. (March 26, 2025) — With shovels in the ground and a shared vision for the future of healthcare education, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Jacksonville University have achieved... Read More »

LECOM Health is First in the Region to Provide Amyloid-Targeting Therapies to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

FDA-approved treatments administered as intravenous infusions Erie, Pa. (March 18, 2025) — LECOM Health is the first healthcare provider in the Erie region to offer amyloid-targeting therapies (ATT), which are monoclonal antibodies aimed at the amyloid-beta cascade for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease. FDA-approved medications being administered are Leqembi and Kisunla, which target the biomarkers related to AD and potentially slow the decline of the disease. Medication is administered as a 30-minute to... Read More »

LECOM Health Opens Visiting Nurses Association Specialty Hospice Unit

Erie, Pa. (November 14, 2024) – LECOM Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Erie County’s first Specialty Hospice Unit, located at LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4114 Schaper Avenue in Millcreek. An entire wing of the building has been renovated for the Specialty Hospice Unit and was dedicated in memory of Rev. Harry Johns III, a beloved former Chaplain of the Visiting Nurses Association of Erie County and respected pillar of the Erie community....Read More »

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Awarded $1.75 Million HRSA Grant to Launch Telehealth Initiatives for Ashtabula County and Chautauqua County

Erie, PA (October 23, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today that it has been awarded a $1.75 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the strategic expansion of telebehavioral health services via primary care settings to underserved and rural communities, specifically targeting areas of Ashtabula County, OH, and Chautauqua County, NY. This funding, amounting to $350,000 per year over the next five years, will allow...Read More »

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Awarded $4 Million SAMHSA Grant to Launch New Early Childhood Wellness Initiative

Erie, PA (October 17, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today that it has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through its Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (LAUNCH) program. This funding, amounting to $800,000 per year over the next five years, will enable LECOM and its regional partners to establish Erie County Project LAUNCH, with the goal...Read More »

LECOM Opens New Ambulatory Surgery Center

Innovative building design and operational protocols provide patients with a safe and efficient experience for same-day surgeries Erie, Pa. (October 15, 2024) – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at their new Ambulatory Surgery Center, located at 5202 Peach St. in Millcreek Township. The LECOM Ambulatory Surgery Center (LECOM ASC) represents LECOM’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality medical care for our community. This innovative facility will...Read More »

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