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Jefferson Educational Society: Winter Wellness: Tips and Resources to Stay Healthy as Cold Weather Begins Featuring James Y. Lin D.O.

While sniffles and sneezes are a main concern when the weather grows colder, the conditions that cause viruses can also make it challenging to maintain other tenets of strong physical and mental health. It can be easy to hunker down and cozy up, but it’s important to develop healthy habits to not just survive but thrive through the colder months. From shoveling deep snow and navigating travel difficulties to managing seasonal illnesses and frequent doctor... Read More »

Why Your Zip Code Shouldn’t Decide Your Health

I have watched too many patients delay care simply because the nearest specialist was an hour away. By the time they finally made the trip, manageable conditions had become much harder to treat. Where you live should never determine the quality of care you receive—or how long you wait to receive it. That is why LECOM Health's growing network of Rural Health Clinics matters so deeply, and why I want you to know about the... Read More »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Importance of Breast Self-Exams

While it's not always easy to get to your doctor, it's important to know that there are some examinations that don't always need to be performed by a physician. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women; there is a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Performing a breast self-exam is one way to help detect breast cancer early, in combination with yearly wellness exams and...Read More »

October is Bullying Prevention Month

In the United States, it is reported that one of every five students in schools report being bullied. That number is likely significantly higher due to cyber bullying; bullying that occurs online, texts, social media, or video game platforms. What exactly is bullying ? The answer is not as simple as we may think, but bullying should be considered the issue whenever someone is being made fun of, called names, are subject of rumors or...Read More »

LECOM Augments Health System With New Pharmacies

ERIE, PA (Sept. 26, 2019) – LECOM Health has expanded its commitment to the Erie region and its residents by expanding pharmacy services to include two new locations. LECOM Health Outpatient Pharmacy has opened at 5702 Peach St., Erie. As an independent retail pharmacy, this new facility offers many of the same conveniences customers have come to expect at larger chain stores. Former Millcreek Community Hospital (MCH) Pharmacy Director Timothy Zurn, R.Ph., will serve as...Read More »

The Truth on Juice Facts

From the rise of juice bars to the boom in the juicer market, juice fasts have become the hottest trend for people seeking to boost their immune system. Enthusiasts have claimed that juice fasting ”which requires a steady consumption of only fruit and vegetable juice to obtain nutrition”can flush the body of toxins, improve digestion and skin clarity, boost energy and weight loss, and cure common illnesses such as headaches and insomnia. But, are these...Read More »

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