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Fourth Colonial Family Pharmacy Location Opens to Public

Fourth Colonial Family Pharmacy Location Opens to Public

Erie, Pa. (August 6, 2026) — LECOM Health today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site of its fourth Colonial Family Pharmacy, located 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. "The opening of Colonial Family Pharmacy in Greene Township represents the next vital step in our commitment to holistic, patient-centered care,” said James Lin, D.O., President of LECOM... Read More »

LECOM Health Brings Advanced Wound Care to Corry Memorial Hospital

LECOM Health Brings Advanced Wound Care to Corry Memorial Hospital

Corry, Pa. (July 14, 2026) — LECOM Health is expanding access to lifesaving care in rural northwest Pennsylvania by adding a new location of the LECOM Institute for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine inside LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital. The clinic offers many of the same high-tech, team-driven treatments used in the existing Erie location — now close to home for families across Corry and its surrounding populations. Chronic, non-healing wounds are more than... Read More »

Adult Sports – How to Gain with No Pain

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

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

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?

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 »

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