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 »
LECOM Erie Holds 24th Annual Student Scholarship Fund Auction and Gala
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
More than 800 unique live and silent auction items were up for bid Saturday, Nov. 11 at the 24th Annual LECOM Student Scholarship Auction at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. All proceeds help deserving LECOM students defray the cost of medical, dental and pharmacy school. [caption id="attachment_26488" align="alignright" width="300"] A couple ... Read More »
LECOM Faculty Member, Alumnus Given Awards by American Osteopathic Foundation
This fall, a member of LECOM's faculty, as well as a LECOM alumnus, were presented with prestigious awards during the 2017 Osteopathic Medical Education Conference. The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) named Richard Terry, D.O., as the 2017 recipient of its W. Douglas Ward, Ph.D., Educator of the Year Award, one of the organization's highest hon... Read More »
2017 Research Day Winners Announced
LECOM’s Interprofessional Research Initiative2016 was held on Oct. 29, with more than 70 participating submissions from resident physicians, faculty and students. The presentations involved posters and lectures on the research done by LECOM students and resident physicians for Erie-area hospitals. The Research Day allowed those participating to sho... Read More »
LECOM-WEDU Documentary Nominated for Emmy Award
Friday, 3 November 2017
Bradenton, FL (Nov. 1, 2017) -- “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, DO, has been nominated for a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award for best historical documentary. The documentary portrays the battle fo... Read More »
LECOM To Sponsor 2018 Ice Breaker Tournament, Hosted by Mercyhurst University
Friday, 15 September 2017
The Erie Sports Commission (ESC) and Mercyhurst University, home to the Lakers’ Division I Ice Hockey, have been chosen to host the 2018 Ice Breaker Tournament. One of the premier NCAA Division I ice hockey tournaments in the nation, the event will be hosted at Erie Insurance Arena Oct. 12-13, 2018. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM... Read More »
