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Maintaining Your Independence: A Doctor’s View on Palliative and Hospice Care

Maintaining Your Independence: A Doctor’s View on Palliative and Hospice Care As a doctor in our community, I spend a lot of time talking with patients just like you. I know that hearing words like "palliative care" or "hospice" can feel frightening. Many of us worry that these words mean we are giving up or losing our independence. I want to assure you that the exact opposite is true. These services are actually about taking... Read More »

LECOM Behavioral Health, Barber National Institute Take Coordinated Action to Strengthen Services

ERIE, Pa. (April 13, 2026) – Barber National Institute and LECOM Behavioral Health announced today a coordinated realignment of behavioral health services, under which Barber National Institute will integrate select behavioral health services into its existing children, youth, and adult programs, while LECOM Behavioral Health will expand its role to continue community‑based behavioral health services currently provided by Barber National Institute, ensuring individuals and families have a clear path to care. Guided by Barber National... Read More »

Healthcare Career Expo Will Address Staffing Needs for Several Organizations in Our Region

LECOM is hosting an employee recruitment event May 13 to promote job opportunities at several healthcare-related organizations throughout the region ERIE, Pa. (April 4, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) today announced plans to host a healthcare career expo in conjunction with other Erie-area health systems and healthcare-related organizations on Monday, May 13, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center. Organizations interested in participating can register for...Read More »

Dr. Christopher Buzas: Plan Appropriately to Safely Experience the Solar Eclipse

With the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, proper eye protection is paramount to ensuring a safe viewing experience and to get the most out of your day. LECOM Health Ophthalmologist Christopher Buzas, D.O., of LECOM Health Eye Care Center, says wearing the proper eye protection is key to making sure your eyes are safe during the total experience. Read the article below, and then watch this edition of LECOM Health Matters, where Dr. Buzas...Read More »

LECOM Health First in Erie to Offer Innovative BEAR® Implant to Treat ACL Tears

Implant First Innovation in ACL Tear Treatment in 30+ years; Enables Injured ACL to Heal Itself ERIE, Pa. (March 28, 2024) — LECOM Health Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Tuck, D.O., is the first provider in Erie, Pa., to offer the BEAR (Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair) Implant for treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common knee injuries in the U.S. The BEAR Implant is the first medical advancement to enable the body to...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 »

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