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LECOM at Jacksonville University Breaks Ground on Region’s First Medical School

Highlights: LECOM at Jacksonville University officially breaks ground on a new facility Facility will serve as the cornerstone of Jacksonville University’s expanding Medical Mall Inaugural class of medical students set to begin coursework in 2026 New medical school expected to support 600 jobs Jacksonville, Fla. (March 26, 2025) — With shovels in the ground and a shared vision for the future of healthcare education, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Jacksonville University have achieved... Read More »

LECOM Health is First in the Region to Provide Amyloid-Targeting Therapies to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

FDA-approved treatments administered as intravenous infusions Erie, Pa. (March 18, 2025) — LECOM Health is the first healthcare provider in the Erie region to offer amyloid-targeting therapies (ATT), which are monoclonal antibodies aimed at the amyloid-beta cascade for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease. FDA-approved medications being administered are Leqembi and Kisunla, which target the biomarkers related to AD and potentially slow the decline of the disease. Medication is administered as a 30-minute to... Read More »

LECOM Health Sole Recipient of $3.26 Million National Grant from Administration on Aging

Erie, PA (October 11, 2024) — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today it is the sole recipient of a $3.26 million cooperative agreement from the Administration on Aging to launch the Behavioral Health Resources for Integrated Development, Growth, Engagement, and Support (BRIDGES) for Older Adults. This three-year, national project will address the critical behavioral health needs of older adults with the goal of enhancing their participation in evidence-based health promotion programs across...Read More »

LECOM Health Rural Health Clinics Offer Primary Care, Specialties and Walk-in Care

CORRY, Pa. (October 1, 2024) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital – the enduring first choice for regional health care – is thrilled to announce its rural health clinics in Corry, Clymer and Union City now each employ full-time nurse practitioners, along with a variety of physician specialists to treat the unique and various healthcare needs of the rural population. Corry Memorial Hospital has been recognized for providing award-winning rural health care. Featuring advanced medical...Read More »

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named Regional President of LECOM Health

Erie, Pa. (August 28, 2024) – LECOM Health President and CEO John M. Ferretti, D.O., announced today the appointment of Danielle Hansen, D.O., to Regional President of the organization. In this newly created role, Dr. Hansen will oversee Medical Associates of Erie, Millcreek Community Hospital, Corry Memorial Hospital, and LECOM Behavioral Health, including Corry Counseling of LECOM Health and the Achievement Center of LECOM Health. “Dr. Hansen has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead successfully...Read More »

LECOM Health Announces Grand Opening of the Rural Health Clinic of Wattsburg

The clinic will begin seeing patients Aug. 9 Erie, Pa. (August 8, 2024) – LECOM Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at their new Rural Health Clinic of Wattsburg, located at 9040 Wattsburg Road in Greene Township. The clinic will open Friday, Aug. 9, and see patients of all ages Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic will provide a range of services including primary care. “This new clinic embodies LECOM’s...Read More »

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