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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 »

Multimorbidity: putting the pieces together

Multimorbidity is rarely discussed in casual conversations. How do you know if you have it? When does it affect your overall health? What can you do to prevent or support it? In this article, Danielle Hansen, D.O., geriatric and internal medicine specialist at LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, explains the importance of identifying multimorbidity so proper treatment plans can be developed. What is multimorbidity? In common communication, people talk about comorbidity. Most people, as they...Read More »

LECOM Health Acquires Independence Court of Erie

Enhanced personal care facility to be renamed “Parkside at Glenwood,” joins the LECOM Institute for Successful Living network of services for older adults ERIE, PA (October 4, 2022) – LECOM Health announced today the organization has purchased Independence Court of Erie and has renamed the location “Parkside at Glenwood.” The facility, located at 41 West Gore Road in Erie, offers enhanced personal care and a memory care unit. “The LECOM Institute for Successful Living provides...Read More »

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Awarded National ‘Age-Friendly Health System’ Designation

CORRY, PA (June 29, 2022) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital announced today that it has been awarded national designation as an Age-Friendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The initiative aims to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow Age-Friendly care. LECOM Health is the only academic health system in the state of Pennsylvania that has twice received the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant...Read More »

Time is Brain: What is a stroke?

A lot of patients don’t recognize strokes soon enough. F.A.S.T. (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911) is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of a stroke. If you or someone you know shows any of these symptoms, even if they go away, call 911 and get to the hospital immediately. If you get to the emergency room within three hours, your stroke can be treated. Ryan J. Lynch,...Read More »

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