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LECOM Medical Center Achieves Corazon Cath/PCI Accreditation

Erie, Pa. (April 29, 2025) — LECOM Health announces LECOM Medical Center’s Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program has been granted accreditation by Corazon, a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh, Pa. Through a rigorous process, the accreditation proves that the program at LECOM Medical Center has once again met or exceeded Corazon’s Accreditation Standards, national societal guidelines, and the requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Formerly known as... Read More »

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Erie, Pa. (April 9, 2025) — LECOM Health today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion’s new Emergency Department, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Medical/Surgical Unit, and Intensive Care Unit. The first floor of the new 34,000-square-foot addition accommodates a new emergency department with eight treatment rooms, two trauma rooms, and six patient rooms dedicated to behavioral health. It also includes a 3,160-square-foot, state-of-the-art catheterization lab with three pre- and post-op bays,... Read More »

The Dangers of Dehydration

Every day, an average adult loses more than 10 cups of water simply by sweating, breathing and eliminating waste, according to the Mayo Clinic. During the hot summer months, this amount can easily increase. If a person does not compensate by replenishing his/her water supply, a potentially life-threatening condition can occur - dehydration. While mild dehydration can be easily treated and prevented, severe dehydration can be much more complicated. Dehydration occurs when your body does...Read More »

Fitness on the Go

Vacations are great for reducing stress levels, but they can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Without their regular equipment and surroundings to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle, many people feel uncomfortable and lack their usual amount of energy. In fact, even some of the most dedicated exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. But, a vacation does not have to mean a vacation from your healthy eating...Read More »

Exercise for Your Bone Health

With so many benefits to exercising, from losing weight to preventing cancer, you may overlook the very important role exercise plays in the health of your bones. Along with proper nutrition and bone health awareness, exercise is one of the main factors regarding building and maintaining healthy bones and the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Just like muscle, bone is a living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger, says Robert Evans, D.O., an...Read More »

A New Year’s Resolution to Benefit the Whole Family

Common New Year's resolutions are to lose weight, eat better, stop smoking, and exercise more. Giving yourself a personal goal for the New Year is a great way to make positive changes in your life. Time and time again, however, people tend to drift away from these resolutions after only a few months, returning to old and comfortable unhealthy habits. But, what if you had a different motivation? This year, why not look beyond the...Read More »

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