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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Erie, Pa. (April 9, 2025) — LECOM Health today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion’s new Emergency Department, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Medical/Surgical Unit, and Intensive Care Unit. The first floor of the new 34,000-square-foot addition accommodates a new emergency department with eight treatment rooms, two trauma rooms, and six patient rooms dedicated to behavioral health. It also includes a 3,160-square-foot, state-of-the-art catheterization lab with three pre- and post-op bays,... Read More »

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 Corry Memorial Hospital Names Grolemund as CEO

CORRY, PA (March 21, 2023) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital has named Dan Grolemund, MBA, MHA, FACHE, as its new president and chief executive officer. Grolemund succeeds Barbara D. Nichols, R.N., following her recent retirement. Grolemund began his healthcare career at Warren General Hospital in 1999 as an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. He then obtained Master of Business Administration and Masters of Healthcare Administration degrees, in addition to Series 7 and 63...Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Retires

CORRY, PA (March 16, 2023) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital today held a ceremony to recognize the accomplishments and career of Barbara D. Nichols, R.N., president and chief executive officer from 2000 - 2023. After 44-plus years of dedicated service to Corry Memorial Hospital, Nichols will retire Friday, March 17. “Barb is certainly leaving an indelible legacy on the people past, present and future of Corry Memorial Hospital and all the families she has...Read More »

LECOM Pharmacy Students Plan Series of Events to Educate the Community on Prescription Drug Adherence

“Script Your Future Campaign” includes free educational events Drug Take Back Day scheduled for March 18 ERIE, PA (March 7, 2023) – Students from the LECOM School of Pharmacy are hosting a campaign throughout March to raise awareness about the importance of taking medications as directed to properly manage health problems. The “Script Your Future” campaign is part of a national effort to educate the public on the importance of medication adherence for both patients...Read More »

Dr. Brian Viviano: Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting a colonoscopy

This article was originally published online at GoErie.com on Feb. 26, 2023. Everyone’s first colonoscopy can create some anxiety. Gastroenterologists recognize that. We try to adapt our process to make it as smooth as possible and provide resources to help alleviate any fears. Know that complications are extremely rare. Fewer than 1% of procedures have any complication and the death rate of colonoscopies is extremely low because we take all the necessary precautions. If your...Read More »

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