Beagles Detect Lung Cancer With 97 Percent Accuracy In New LECOM Research
Tuesday, 25 June 2019
ERIE, PA – Beagles are capable of identifying lung cancer in humans with near-perfect precision, according to a recent study by the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) that is receiving international attention. The research, published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, indicates that three beagles were 97 percent ... Read More »
LECOM Receives $800K Grant To Expand Senior Care
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
ERIE, PA – Over the next three years, LECOM Health will be bolstering its outreach to northwestern Pennsylvania’s elderly population, thanks to an award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL). LECOM Health has received an $819,237 grant through ACL’s 2019 Empowering Older Adults and Ad... Read More »
LECOM, Erie Celebrate Osteopathic Medicine Week
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
ERIE, PA – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Millcreek Community Hospital (MCH), Medical Associates of Erie (MAE) and the Erie community will unite the week of April 14-20 to recognize the commitment and professionalism of the nation’s osteopathic physicians during National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week. According to the Am... Read More »
LECOM Dedicates Dental Offices To Fabrizio
Friday, 29 March 2019
ERIE, PA – Officials with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) today paid tribute to a steadfast community supporter and longtime LECOM ally by dedicating the school’s Dental Offices to the late state Rep. Florindo “Flo” Fabrizio. Members of Fabrizio’s family joined LECOM Board Chair Marlene Mosco, LECOM President John M. Fer... Read More »
LECOM Ranks Fourth For Graduating Primary Care Physicians
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
ERIE, PA – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks fourth among medical schools that produce the highest number of primary care physicians, according to a new analysis released by U.S. News & World Report. The standings, part of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of medical schools, are based upon the percentage of ... Read More »
LECOM Contributes $40,000 to Joyce A. Savocchio Business Park
Thursday, 21 February 2019
ERIE, PA – Officials with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) furthered the school’s philanthropic support of the Erie community by making a $40,000 donation to Joyce A. Savocchio Business Park during a ceremony today at the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center. LECOM’s contribution will be utilized for the initial ... Read More »
LECOM Named Title Sponsor of Web.com Tour’s Event at Lakewood National Golf Club
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Florida – The PGA TOUR, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Global Golf Management announced today a five-year partnership for LECOM to serve as title sponsor of the Web.com Tour’s new event in Lakewood Ranch. The newly-named LECOM Suncoast Classic will be contested at Lakewood National Golf Club the week of Februar... Read More »
LECOM Conducting Innovative Research Study into Musculoskeletal Health
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
LECOM Musculoskeletal Institute Seeking Patients for Shoulder Impairment Research Study. Watch Video : Musculoskeletal Institute Press Conference Erie, PA. – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today the start of research into one of the most disabling and costly afflictions suffered by Americans. Musculoskeletal di... Read More »
LECOM Health Expanding Rural Health Care in Corry
Friday, 2 November 2018
Corry Memorial Hospital to Expand with Medical Arts Building Addition Expansion will house the Corry Rural Health Clinic and other physician offices. Corry, PA – November 2, 2018 – Corry Memorial Hospital (CMH), an affiliate of LECOM Health, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Corry Medical Arts Building (MAB) which will house the Corry Rural H... Read More »
Warren General Hospital, AHN and LECOM Health Sign Affiliation Agreement
Monday, 24 September 2018
Organizations Aim to Enhance the Quality, Value and Breadth of Health Services in Northwestern PA Warren, PA (September 24, 2018) – Officials from Warren General Hospital (WGH), Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and LECOM Health joined community leaders and hospital employees today to celebrate the signing of an affiliation agree... Read More »
LECOM Receives Approval to Add Elmira, NY Campus
Monday, 17 September 2018
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Accreditation to Expand at Elmira College Southern Tier campus will host additional site for Erie-based osteopathic medical college. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has received approval to increase class size and offer courses at Elmira College in Elmira, New York. The announcement was... Read More »
LECOM Introduces School of Health Services Administration
Thursday, 6 September 2018
BRADENTON, FL (September 6, 2018) – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today the formation of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration (SHSA). The school will emphasize teaching the business of health care as it prepares future leaders to deal with the evolving need for competent and well-trained administrators and p... Read More »
LECOM Completes Purchase of LECOM Radio 88.5 FM
Friday, 13 July 2018
[caption id="attachment_10489" align="alignleft" width="300"] Listen to LECOM Radio - Click here.[/caption] The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) completed its acquisition of WMCE 88.5 FM, the former Mercyhurst University radio station, on July 9, 2018. With the Federal Communications Commission’s final order approved, LECOM takes o... Read More »
LECOM Holds Commencement Ceremonies in Erie and Bradenton
Monday, 4 June 2018
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) reached yet another milestone this year as it graduated its largest class to date. LECOM awarded 1,112 degrees when the college held its commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 27 at the Erie Insurance Arena and on Sunday, June 3 at the Bradenton Convention Center in Palmetto, Fla. LECOM Erie awar... Read More »
LECOM School of Pharmacy Earns National Honors in Script Your Future Campaign
The National Consumers League (NCL) and its partners announced the winners of the seventh annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge, a competition designed to engage health profession students and faculty across the nation by encouraging teams to develop creative ideas, events, and initiatives to raise public awareness about the impo... Read More »
LECOM acquires Mercyhurst radio station WMCE-FM 88.5
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has entered into an agreement with Mercyhurst University to acquire its noncommercial radio station WMCE 88.5 FM, subject to regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission. LECOM and Mercyhurst University executed a Public Service Operating Agreement on Feb. 27, 2018, whereby LECOM... Read More »
LECOM Joins the Millcreek Mall to Promote Wellness Through Walking
Thursday, 8 February 2018
LECOM Health and LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center introduced a new Millcreek Mall walkers program. The LECOM Walk for Wellness is a 1.2 mile route through the mall with fitness stations where walkers can exercise. According to James Lin, D.O., the Vice President of Senior Services and Adult Living at Millcreek Community Hospital and Director... Read More »
LECOM Offers Biomedical Ethics Master Degree
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics program will train healthcare workers to better understand cultural and social differences and improve patient care. Now, more than ever before, healthcare professionals are encountering cultural and social attitudes, values, and beliefs that may differ from their own personal perceptions. This makes it increasing... Read More »
LECOM-WEDU Documentary Honored with Regional Emmy Award
Monday, 4 December 2017
Bradenton, FL -- “The Feminine Touch: The Struggle for Equality in Medicine,” a WEDU PBS-TV documentary based on the book by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) faculty member Thomas Quinn, D.O., has been honored with a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award for best historical documentary. The documentary portrays the battle for women’s ac... Read More »
LECOM Health joins Warren General Hospital and Highmark Health in new venture.
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Warren General Hospital announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and LECOM Health to establish an affiliation that will further enhance access to high-quality, high value health services in the communities of the Warren and surrounding regions. In this tentative agreement, Warren... Read More »
