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Dr. James Lin: A New Horizon in Alzheimer’s Care: Targeting the Disease Itself

Dr. James Lin: A New Horizon in Alzheimer’s Care: Targeting the Disease Itself

For countless families, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis has long felt like an irreversible sentence, a slow fading of memories, and a gradual loss of connection. The journey is marked by a search for ways to manage symptoms, but the underlying disease progression has remained a formidable challenge. Today, however, a new horizon is emerging in Alzheimer's care, offering not just management, but a direct intervention against the disease's core pathology. Innovative treatments known as amyloid-targeting therapies... Read More »

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

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 Health Acquires Elmwood Gardens

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

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 »

Become a donor during National Donate Life Month

Become a donor during National Donate Life Month

April is here, which means it’s National Donate Life Month — a time to raise awareness about organ, tissue and cornea donation; honor those who have given the gift of life through donation; and encourage people to join the donor registry. Millcreek Community Hospital is proud to recognize this observance alongside the many other organizations and individuals involved in the donation and transplantation process. You can join in the celebration! Here are a few ways...Read More »

Dr. Amy Beckman: Control asthma with proper treatment and maintenance

Dr. Amy Beckman: Control asthma with proper treatment and maintenance

This article originally appeared online at GoErie.com on March 26, 2023. Asthma is a common respiratory disease that becomes chronic for many people. It is nothing to be ashamed of having, and there are options available today to treat it. Usually identified within the first six to 10 years of a person's life, asthma can also be diagnosed in adults, though this is far less frequent. Asthma causes muscle tightness and swelling of your airways,...Read More »

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