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LECOM Institute for Successful Living Acquires Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge

Erie, Pa. (October 9, 2025) – LECOM Institute for Successful Living announced today the acquisition of Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge which includes The Carriage Homes at Asbury Ridge, located at 4855 West Ridge Road in Erie. The community will retain its name while becoming an affiliate of LECOM Institute for Successful Living. LECOM Institute for Successful Living staff and administration have already begun collaborating with employees, residents, and their families to ensure a seamless... Read More »

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 »

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Chooses Mercy Jefferson for New Regional Campus

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), the nation’s largest medical college with a flagship campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, will open a new regional campus this summer in Festus, Missouri, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, its first Midwest location. “When we visited Mercy Jefferson, we saw firsthand the robust health care services they provide their community,” said Dr. Michael Rowane, LECOM associate dean of clinical education. “The level of care provided here to patients is exactly...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 »

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