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LECOM Bradenton Auction Gala Draws Philanthropists Eager to Support Future Healthcare Leaders.

Suncoast benefactors, area leaders, and supporters turned out for the yearly gathering of lively generosity on the evening of October 5, 2024 as the LECOM Bradenton Student Scholarship Fund Dinner and Auction Gala hosted its annual event at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom in Sarasota, Florida.

This year’s extraordinary and indulgent affair welcomed a plethora of LECOM allies seeking to provide their deepest support through their spirited bids as they vied for a vast assortment of donated prizes.

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Erie, Pa. (October 15, 2024) – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at their new Ambulatory Surgery Center, located at 5202 Peach St. in Millcreek Township.

The LECOM Ambulatory Surgery Center (LECOM ASC) represents LECOM’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality medical care for our community. This innovative facility will offer same-day surgical procedures that are more advanced than those typically performed in doctors’ offices, yet not so complex as to require a prolonged hospital stay. Equipped with advanced medical technologies, the LECOM ASC is among the first multi-specialty ambulatory surgery centers in PA to include a catheterization lab.

"This center offers same-day procedures, advanced care, and faster recovery without the need for a hospital stay,” said Matthew Becker, M.D., Chairman of the Board for the LECOM ASC and Interventional Cardiologist. “Our patient-centered approach and thoughtful building design ensure efficient, comfortable, high-quality treatment, while strict infection controls minimize risks for our patients. Our mission is to make a positive and measurable difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve."

The LECOM ASC features a skilled team of credentialed providers and dedicated staff specializing in a wide array of medical services, including Matthew Becker, M.D. (Cardiology), Chris Buzas, D.O. (Ophthalmology), Carleen Cho, M.D. (Vascular Surgery), Anthony Ferretti, D.O. (Orthopedics), Vincent Fierro, D.O. (Gastroenterology), Michael Hankins, D.P.M. (Podiatry), Kristen Heard, D.P.M. (Podiatry), Daniel Olson, D.P.M. (Podiatry), Stephen Schell, M.D. (Otolaryngology), Michael Scutella, M.D. (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Larry Thompson, M.D. (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Joshua Tuck, D.O. (Orthopedics), and William Wismer, D.O. (Gastroenterology).

Construction of the 23,000-square-foot facility was made possible by a $14.5 million investment. The LECOM ASC is accredited by the State of Pennsylvania and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, reflecting the organization’s strict adherence to national standards of excellence.

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Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor visited LECOM Health's Colonial Family Pharmacy today to address the local effects of the recent Medicaid prescription drug audit. During the visit, DeFoor also had the opportunity to meet and discuss with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Pharmacy students.

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LECOM Erie held its White Coat Ceremonies at Erie's Warner Theater. The College of Medicine first year students donned their white coats and pledged their professional oath signaling their entrance into the profession. Congratulations to the LECOM College of Medicine.

Watch the full video at https://buff.ly/45WNxmu

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Happy National Pharmacist Month!

City Mission Harvest Celebration, Saturday September 21, 2024; annual event to celebrate the beginning of fall with free food, live music and entertainment, community resources, and family fun.

NCPA/LECOM SOP sponsored a resource table to help connect our neighbors with the resources they may need as we move into the fall and winter months. Various services and resources are vital to our neighbors and the community that we serve and NCPA/SOP wanted to share some education and engage with each community member.

To encourage people to visit our table we incorporated verbal and written education, followed by active learning, and location/contact information for follow-up care and resources throughout LECOM Health. Students offered heart health education and assessed vitals; Prescription drug misuse education and handed out naloxone and ensured proper use with demo devices; Pharmacy introduction on how to read a prescription followed by actively filling the prescription and handing out a correlating educational coloring page and a pack of crayons.

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Thank you to all of the students that volunteered at the LECOM Scholarship Auction at LECOM Bradenton!
The student scholarship auction is helps annually to raise money for the Student Scholarship fund. The event and the fund is geared towards raising money in order to defer tuition costs for students!
Want to learn more about LECOM's fundraising efforts follow the link below?
https://buff.ly/3VKmZQD

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LECOM would like to express our sincere gratitude for everyone who attended our second annual LECOM Purse Bingo recently.

Your presence and participation helped to make it a success night, of both fun and fundraising!

Because of your participation in this special event, money was raised in benefit of the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund!

Thank you for being a part of it!

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Congratulations to the LECOM Erie first year students on receiving their white coats!

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical, pharmacy and dental students. During the ceremony, they don their white coat and recite their professional oath.

Medical scholars from LECOM Erie received their white coats during a beautiful ceremony on September 14, 2024!

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LECOM Erie held its White Coat Ceremonies last Saturday at Erie's Warner Theater. The School of Podiatry first year students donned their white coats and pledged their professional oath signaling their entering into the profession. This is the second class of the LECOM School of Podiatry to participate in the ceremony.

Congratulations to the LECOM Erie School of Podiatry.

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We're celebrating The Groundbreakers, our phenomenal student initiative at LECOM at Elmira guided by Dr. Syed! These passionate students are dedicated to creating safe spaces that nourish and beautify our Chemung County community.

This week marked a special occasion - the inauguration of the gorgeous pollinator garden! This garden isn't just beautiful, it provides vital resources for pollinators like butterflies and bees, which are crucial for our ecosystem.

The Groundbreakers are an inspiration, and their dedication to making a positive impact is truly blooming amazing!

#LECOMatElmira #TheGroundbreakers #PollinatorGarden #Community #Sustainability #DrSyed @groundbreakerselm

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Our LECOM at Elmira faculty and students laced up their sneakers in the spring for the 35th Anniversary Southern Tier Heart Walk at Binghamton University! They joined a sea of supporters, all walking in honor of the American Heart Association and their vital mission to fight heart disease and stroke.

We're incredibly proud of our LECOM at Elmira community for taking a stand for heart health! Every step counts in the fight against this leading cause of death.

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LECOM Erie held its White Coat Ceremonies at Erie's Warner Theater. The School of Pharmacy first year students donned their white coats and pledged their professional oath signaling their entrance into the profession. Congratulations to the LECOM Erie School of Pharmacy.
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LECOM Erie held its 2024 White Coat Ceremonies at Erie's Warner Theater. The School of Pharmacy, School of Podiatry, and College of Medicine Classes marked a major milestone with the receiving of their white coats.

Congratulations to all of the students!

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The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical, pharmacy and dental students. During the ceremony, they don their white coat and recite their professional oath.
Scholars from LECOM Erie received their white coats during a beautiful ceremony on September 14, 2024!
Watch the full ceremony at youtube.com/1lecom

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Episode 17 of our Mini-Medical Series is underway featuring the amazing Dr. Dunbar, Assistant Professor of Basic Sciences at LECOM at Elmira! Dr. Dunbar dives deep into the fascinating world of public health and research, explaining why they're essential for becoming a well-rounded doctor.

Public health and research are the cornerstones of disease prevention and treatment – knowledge that empowers you to be a healthcare hero! Stay tuned for the episode release – you won't want to miss it!

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At LECOM at Elmira, we believe in well-rounded doctors who care for the whole community – and that includes the environment! Big shoutout to The Groundbreakers, a fantastic student initiative led by Dr. Syed.

They celebrated the grand opening of their pollinator garden – a project that wouldn't have been possible without incredible teamwork! These future medical professionals got their hands dirty (literally!), proving that even in med school, you can make a positive impact and get some fresh air. This garden isn't just stunning, it provides vital resources for pollinators that are essential for our ecosystem.

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Happy Pharmacist month to all of our Pharmacist and Student Pharmacists!

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Remembering Mom – LECOM Leader Champions Purposeful Mission to Treat Cancer Patient

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LECOM Alumnus Named Chief Operating Officer for St. John’s Riverside

LECOM News, News, Newsletter / Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Dr. Michael DiGiorno, a well-recognized and highly esteemed member of the St. John's Riverside Hospital medical staff, has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer for the Hospit...

Heartland Healthcare – Physicians of Tomorrow Begin Rotations

Newsletter, LECOM News, News / Tuesday, 10 September 2024

The first cohort of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) students at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri have begun their first clinical rotation year. LECOM, as...

LECOM Institute for Successful Living

LECOM News, News, Newsletter / Tuesday, 10 September 2024

In a transformation of its well-known moniker, the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging has been renamed as the LECOM Institute for Successful Living. This name change reflects the ...

LECOM Health Selected by CMS to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

Newsletter / Tuesday, 10 September 2024

LECOM Health has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with...

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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. Send an email to alumni@lecom.edu. Please include your name, LECOM affiliation (faculty, student, etc.), phone number, and a detailed description of your news item.

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LECOM Expands Regional Campuses to the American Heartland

LECOM Health Releases Economic Impact Report

One of the Nation’s Largest Medical Schools and the only Osteopathic Academic Health Center in the Nation

Remembering Mom – LECOM Leader Champions Purposeful Mission to Treat Cancer Patient

LECOM Alumnus Named Chief Operating Officer for St. John’s Riverside

Heartland Healthcare – Physicians of Tomorrow Begin Rotations

LECOM Institute for Successful Living

LECOM Health Selected by CMS to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

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Andrej Podlutsky, Ph.D.

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Diana Speelman, Ph.D.

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Rebecca Steiner, Ph.D.

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Munir Syed, M.D., M.Phil.

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Noelle Thielman, Ph.D.

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