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LECOM Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Rural Health Clinic of Meadville

LECOM Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Rural Health Clinic of Meadville

Erie, Pa. (September 9, 2025) – LECOM Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially open the new Rural Health Clinic of Meadville, located at 16954 Conneaut Lake Road in Meadville. This new clinic marks a significant step in LECOM Health’s mission to expand access to high-quality medical care in rural communities that have traditionally faced barriers to healthcare. “LECOM believes that every individual deserves access to high-quality health care, no matter where they... Read More »

LECOM Health Breaks Ground on Colonial Family Pharmacy on Wattsburg Road

LECOM Health Breaks Ground on Colonial Family Pharmacy on Wattsburg Road

Erie, Pa. (August 4, 2025) — LECOM Health today held a ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Colonial Family Pharmacy 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. “In many rural areas, accessing essential medications and basic healthcare can feel like a hassle with long lines, limited availability, and sparse resources,” said James Lin, D.O., President... Read More »

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Awarded $1.75 Million HRSA Grant to Launch Telehealth Initiatives for Ashtabula County and Chautauqua County

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Awarded $1.75 Million HRSA Grant to Launch Telehealth Initiatives for Ashtabula County and Chautauqua County

Erie, PA (October 23, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today that it has been awarded a $1.75 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the strategic expansion of telebehavioral health services via primary care settings to underserved and rural communities, specifically targeting areas of Ashtabula County, OH, and Chautauqua County, NY. This funding, amounting to $350,000 per year over the next five years, will allow...Read More »

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Awarded $4 Million SAMHSA Grant to Launch New Early Childhood Wellness Initiative

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Awarded $4 Million SAMHSA Grant to Launch New Early Childhood Wellness Initiative

Erie, PA (October 17, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today that it has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through its Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (LAUNCH) program. This funding, amounting to $800,000 per year over the next five years, will enable LECOM and its regional partners to establish Erie County Project LAUNCH, with the goal...Read More »

LECOM Opens New Ambulatory Surgery Center

LECOM Opens New Ambulatory Surgery Center

Innovative building design and operational protocols provide patients with a safe and efficient experience for same-day surgeries Erie, Pa. (October 15, 2024) – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at their new Ambulatory Surgery Center, located at 5202 Peach St. in Millcreek Township. The LECOM Ambulatory Surgery Center (LECOM ASC) represents LECOM’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality medical care for our community. This innovative facility will...Read More »

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

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 »

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