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LECOM Opens New Ambulatory Surgery Center

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 »

LECOM Health Sole Recipient of $3.26 Million National Grant from Administration on Aging

LECOM Health Sole Recipient of $3.26 Million National Grant from Administration on Aging

Erie, PA (October 11, 2024) — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today it is the sole recipient of a $3.26 million cooperative agreement from the Administration on Aging to launch the Behavioral Health Resources for Integrated Development, Growth, Engagement, and Support (BRIDGES) for Older Adults. This three-year, national project will address the critical behavioral health needs of older adults with the goal of enhancing their participation in evidence-based health promotion programs across... Read More »

LECOM Health Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

LECOM Health Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers Looking for the LECOM Center for Memory Impairment and Neurocognitive Disorders (MIND) and the CMS GUIDE Program information? [button url="https://lecomhealth.com/lecom-senior-services/lecom-center-for-memory-impairment-and-neurocognitive-disorders-mind/" label="Learn More"]   Erie, Pa. (July 10, 2024) – Today, LECOM Health announced they have been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living...Read More »

LECOM Health Cardiologist to Perform First in Class Groundbreaking FDA-Approved Therapy for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

LECOM Health Cardiologist to Perform First in Class Groundbreaking FDA-Approved Therapy for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

ERIE, Pa. (April 25, 2024) – LECOM Health is pleased to announce the treatment of the first five patients with a new renal denervation (RDN) procedure, now offered for certain patients with high blood pressure. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) system – involves a minimally invasive procedure that targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure. Matthew C. Becker, M.D., Chairman...Read More »

Corry Memorial Hospital Achieves Skin Marking in Mammography Excellence Award

Corry Memorial Hospital Achieves Skin Marking in Mammography Excellence Award

Skin markers offer a simple, effective way to improve efficacy and reduce callbacks in mammography CORRY, Pa. (April 4, 2024) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital has received the Skin Marking in Mammography Excellence Award from Beekley Medical®. Beekley Medical recognized the breast center at Corry Memorial Hospital for using the 5-Shape Beekley Skin Marking System® for clear communication and precise interpretation for the best patient care. According to Beekley Medical, five distinct shapes clearly...Read More »

Healthcare Career Expo Will Address Staffing Needs for Several Organizations in Our Region

Healthcare Career Expo Will Address Staffing Needs for Several Organizations in Our Region

LECOM is hosting an employee recruitment event May 13 to promote job opportunities at several healthcare-related organizations throughout the region ERIE, Pa. (April 4, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) today announced plans to host a healthcare career expo in conjunction with other Erie-area health systems and healthcare-related organizations on Monday, May 13, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center. Organizations interested in participating can register for...Read More »

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