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LECOM Medical Center Celebrates Leadership Transition and Tribute to Mary L. Eckert

Erie, Pa. (October 1, 2025) — LECOM Health today announced that Mary L. Eckert, who has served LECOM Medical Center for 42 years, is transitioning to Director of Community Engagement, LECOM Ambassador, with LECOM Institute for Successful Living. Throughout more than four decades of leadership and several titles including Administrator, President/CEO, and Executive Director, Eckert has guided the hospital with unwavering commitment, integrity, and compassion. Under her stewardship, LECOM Medical Center has expanded services, embraced... Read More »

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 »

Corry Memorial Hospital is Nation’s First Critical Access Hospital to Offer an Internal Medicine Residency Program

The hospital received accreditation for nine residency positions to begin in 2024 Corry Memorial Hospital of LECOM Health was awarded accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to begin an Internal Medicine Residency program. The critical access hospital, as designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is the first in the United States to offer such a program. Approval was granted for nine residency positions, and applications will be accepted...Read More »

Millcreek Community Hospital to Host Open Job Interviews Oct. 30

Millcreek Community Hospital, an affiliate of LECOM Health, is holding open job interviews for all positions – full time, part time and per diem – Monday, Oct. 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will take place inside the education center on the first floor at Millcreek Community Hospital, located at 5515 Peach St. in Erie. “We are looking to fill clerical, clinical and housekeeping positions at our expanding, local hospital, so we...Read More »

LECOM Health Acquires Elmwood Gardens

LECOM Health announced today the organization has purchased Elmwood Gardens, located at 2628 Elmwood Avenue in Erie, and is renaming the independent living and personal care communities “Parkside at Elmwood,” and the skilled nursing facility will be “LECOM at Elmwood Gardens.” LECOM staff and administration have already begun working with employees, residents, and their families on the transition. Current residents will not be affected by the sale and all staff were extended the opportunity...Read More »

PA Donor Day is August 1

Every 10 minutes someone in Pennsylvania is told they need a life-saving transplant. With more than 7,000 patients currently on the transplant waiting list, the need for more registered organ and tissue donors is a public health crisis – but it’s one that we have the power to change. We are proud to partner with Donate Life PA (DLPA) as they launch their f. In 2023, we want to hit the milestone of having 50%...Read More »

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