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Healing at Home: A Physician’s Perspective on Home Health

Medicine is practiced in hospitals and clinics, but true healing often happens at home. As a physician, I have seen firsthand how home health care offers unique advantages, especially for our senior population. Home is where older adults feel safest and most comfortable—an environment that promotes well-being, dignity, and independence. Providing medical care, therapy, and support services directly at home enables seniors to manage their health more effectively while remaining close to loved ones and... Read More »

LECOM Health Cardiologist Pioneers Revolutionary Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment in Western Pennsylvania

First-in-region SEISMIQ™ procedure offers new hope for patients facing amputation risk Erie, Pa. (June 4, 2026) — In a groundbreaking medical achievement, LECOM Health Interventional Cardiologist Matthew C. Becker, M.D., today successfully performed the first SEISMIQ™ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system procedure in Western Pennsylvania, marking a revolutionary advancement in treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). The cutting-edge SEISMIQ procedure addresses one of cardiology’s most challenging problems: calcified arterial blockages that resist traditional treatment methods. Unlike typical... Read More »

Back to School Safety

Summer is coming to a close and it's time to go shopping for all your back-to-school needs, including perhaps the most essential item on the list- the backpack. While backpacks are a stylish way for your child to express their personal taste, they can also do injury to your child's back. Dr. Robert Glinski, DO, an osteopathic Family Practice Physician from Osprey, Florida gives his advice for choosing the best backpack for your child. Heavy...Read More »

Adult Sports – How to Gain with No Pain

With so much of our workday spent seated in front of a computer, the thrill of outdoor sports can be quite enticing. Though there are many health benefits to getting more physical activity, for some adults these benefits can come at a price: sports injuries or fitness injuries. The term "sports injuries" refers to injuries that most commonly occur during athletic sports or exercise, says Patrick F. Leary, DO, FAOASM , FACSM, Director of the...Read More »

What to Know About Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds, although common, can be frightening to experience. Fortunately, most are easily treated and require no medical intervention. Many people, however, incorrectly treat nosebleeds, so the next time you or your child experiences one, consider these tips for treatment and prevention. The first thing to know about nosebleeds is that there are two types - anterior and posterior, says Dr. Kirk Steehler, DO, an osteopathic ear, nose, and throat specialist from Erie, PA Anterior nosebleeds...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 »

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