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LECOM Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Rural Health Clinic of Meadville

Erie, Pa. (September 9, 2025) – LECOM Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially open the new Rural Health Clinic of Meadville, located at 16954 Conneaut Lake Road in Meadville. This new clinic marks a significant step in LECOM Health’s mission to expand access to high-quality medical care in rural communities that have traditionally faced barriers to healthcare. “LECOM believes that every individual deserves access to high-quality health care, no matter where they... Read More »

LECOM Health Breaks Ground on Colonial Family Pharmacy on Wattsburg Road

Erie, Pa. (August 4, 2025) — LECOM Health today held a ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Colonial Family Pharmacy at 9040 Wattsburg Road, Suite A, in Greene Township. The new facility will sit adjacent to LECOM Health’s Rural Health Clinic on Wattsburg Road. “In many rural areas, accessing essential medications and basic healthcare can feel like a hassle with long lines, limited availability, and sparse resources,” said James Lin, D.O., President... Read More »

Microwaves and Plastics: How to Safely Re-Heat Your Leftovers

Plastics play a crucial role in our kitchens. From storing to serving, there are numerous ways our food comes in contact with plastic everyday. The question is: are all these interactions safe? When it comes to heating our food in microwaves, the answer is potentially, no. When certain types of plastic are heated in the microwave, the substances and chemicals used in the manufacturing of the plastic can leak into your food, explains Robert J....Read More »

Should Your Child Be Vaccinated?

With the rash of unfounded claims about the risks of vaccination, many parents are rethinking its necessity. Are vaccines really safe? Are they even necessary in the modern world? Here's what you need to know about vaccinating your child. First, parents need to know that vaccines save lives, explains Kim M. Schoeffel, DO, an osteopathic pediatrician from Bradenton, FL According to Dr. Schoeffel, the use of vaccinations has been one of the biggest medical breakthroughs...Read More »

The Raw Facts About Raw Milk

As more families try to avoid processed foods, raw milk is becoming a popular alternative to pasteurized milk. With its supposed nutritional benefits, raw milk may seem to be the healthier option, but there are risk factors that need to be taken into account. To figure out which type of milk your family should be drinking, make sure to consider both the potential benefits and dangers of drinking your milk raw. Raw, or unpasteurized, milk...Read More »

Parents Can Prevent Inhalant Use in Children

According to the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC), by the time a child has reached eighth grade, one out of every five has used an inhalant to get high. Unbeknownst to most parents, the inhalation or sniffing of everyday products among children and adolescents is growing. While illegal substances are often at the center of discussions on the dangers of substance abuse, inhalant abuse is an issue that also needs to be addressed both in...Read More »

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