LECOM holds Ribbon Cutting for Senior Living Center.
Friday, 19 June 2015
In anticipation of the arrival of the first residents later this month, LECOM Health administrators and the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the LECOM Senior Living Center (SLC), 5535 Peach Street, Erie, PA. After more than two years of planning and construction, the newest facility in the growing LECOM ... Read More »
LECOM Celebrates the Class of 2015
Monday, 1 June 2015
Congratulations to the LECOM Erie and LECOM at Seton Hill Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctors of Pharmacy Classes of 2015! At LECOM’s 19th commencement ceremony, the college awarded professional degrees to 352 medical students, 141 pharmacy students, 30 Master of Science in Medical Education students, and eight Master of Science in Biome... Read More »
Millcreek Health System is Now LECOM Health
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
Today, Millcreek Health System, a health care and educational delivery system with more than a half-century of commitment to care, compassion and community, becomes LECOM Health. From its very definition to just who is responsible for paying for it; from nuanced care options to basic needs; from medical education to cutting-edge innovation, “health ... Read More »
LECOM Purchases Three Senior Living Communities
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
[caption id="attachment_3971" align="alignleft" width="333"] James Lin, DO, Director of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, announces the purchase of Parkside Senior Living Communities[/caption] With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is adding anoth... Read More »
Erie Media Tours New LECOM Dental Offices
Monday, 6 April 2015
[caption id="attachment_3965" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Robert Hirsch and Dr. Silvia Ferretti greet Erie news crews at the new Dental Offices on West Grandview Blvd.[/caption] Everyone wants a beautiful smile but not everyone can afford the dental care that keeps that smile beautiful. LECOM administrators took Erie news crews on a tour of th... Read More »
LECOM Wellness Center accredited as Certified Medical Fitness Facility
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Officials from the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center today announced that it has been approved as a Certified Medical Fitness Facility by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). As a result, the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center is now the first and only facility in Pennsylvania to be certified through MFA, the country’s leading org... Read More »
Student Chosen As Winner of Ripple Effect Contest, Will Make Humanitarian Service Trip.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Osteopathic medical student will embrace LECOM's mission of service in Haiti this summer Matthew Schilling, a first-year medical student at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, will embrace LECOM’s mission of serving others when he makes a paid humanitarian service trip to Haiti. Schilling was announced as one of two winners of the 2... Read More »
Submit News For the LECOM Connection
Sunday, 22 February 2015
LECOM is proud of the accomplishments of the College's employees, students and alumni. Members of the LECOM Community are welcome to submit news items for publication in the LECOM Connection. Please include your name, LECOM affiliation (faculty, student, etc.), phone number, and a detailed description of your news item. ... Read More »
News for Healthier Lives
RAVI CHEKKA, MD, DISCUSSES SYMPTOMS OF MUMPS AND MINIMIZING RISK OF CONTRACTION Mumps: Minimizing Your Risk Factor Mumps are making a comeback this season. Are you prepared? In light of recent reports of mumps outbreaks on college campuses, it’s imperative to learn the facts about this highly infectious virus, which causes painfully inflamed glands... Read More »
LECOM Provides Easier Access to News Items
College Web Site to Include Really Simple Syndication Feed RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology has returned to LECOM. News organizations covering LECOM can receive the latest news about the College via this RSS feed. The public also can subscribe using their Web browser or RSS feed reader. The RSS icon (which carries the feed), as well as a ... Read More »
