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LECOM at Jacksonville University Breaks Ground on Region’s First Medical School

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 Sole Recipient of $3.26 Million National Grant from Administration on Aging

LECOM Health Sole Recipient of $3.26 Million National Grant from Administration on Aging

Erie, PA (October 11, 2024) — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today it is the sole recipient of a $3.26 million cooperative agreement from the Administration on Aging to launch the Behavioral Health Resources for Integrated Development, Growth, Engagement, and Support (BRIDGES) for Older Adults. This three-year, national project will address the critical behavioral health needs of older adults with the goal of enhancing their participation in evidence-based health promotion programs across...Read More »

Danielle Hansen, D.O., Named Regional President of LECOM Health

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 »

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

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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