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Celebrating 150 Years of Osteopathic Medicine
On June 22, 1874, Dr Andrew Taylor Still declared the founding of osteopathic medicine It was the culmination of 20-plus years of study on optimizing human health Every day since that day, humanity has been the beneficiary of his meticulous study In conjunction with the best of modern medicine, LECOM proudly and boldly carries the fire of Dr Still’s revolutionary philosophy of finding and augmenting the patient’s health into the 21st century
LECOM Erie
Susan Calderbank, D.M.D., Receives First Ever Leah Dever Women in STEM Professional of the Year Award
At the third annual Thiel College Mentor of the Year Awards, Dr Susan Calderbank, Director of Regional Outreach at LECOM, was awarded the Leah Dever Women in STEM Professional of the Year Award for her work in the field of dentistry, and as (former) Director of Patient Care at LECOM
LECOM Welcomes Kristyn Miyamoto from the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Mark Terrell, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Medical Education, and Christine Lomiguen, M D , Assistant Professor of Pathology and Medical Education recently met with Kristyn Miyamot Daasha at Mano Kristyn a Molecula to be pa LECOM Medicine 2030 W school, K to LECO Accepta and she other stu medical, dental, a schools
Ahmed Wins Second Place in Healthcare Essay Contest
LECOM student Noor Ahmed’s essay, “Apartment 5 on Dolphin Drive,” was selected from nearly 500 submissions in the 2024 Dr. Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest to be published It will appear later this year in both “Academic Medicine” and the “Journal of Profes i l N i ”
LECOM Participates in NCORE
Last month, LECO participated in the National Conferen y Higher Education (NCORE) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Justin Chin, D.O., family physician and graduate scholar of the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Education Program, presented his research thesis, “Generating Resiliency through Cultural Organization Affiliation in Undergraduate Medical Education,” alongside his research mentors, Mark Terrell, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Medical Education, and Christine Lomiguen, M D , Assistant Professor of Pathology and Medical Education Learn more about the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Education
Register for the Annual LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk
LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. Register by Aug. 10
LECOM Bradenton
Seth Gardner, D.C., M S Publishes Book
Dr Seth Gardner, Professor of Anatomy at LECOM Bradenton, recently published Cadaver Dissection with Clinical Applications, written for students who ha cadaver, allowing them to learn anatomical relevance.
Sabatose Presents at Digestive Disease Week
LECOM Bradenton’s Kent Sabatose, OMS2, presented “Patient Factors in Responders and NonResponders Treated with Steroids for Acute Alcohol Associated Hepatitis,” at the Digestive Disease Week in Washington, D C
Ahmad and Jacobsen Present at International Sym Endovascular Th
LECOM Bradenton second-year student doctors Yusuf Ahmad and Torrin Jacobsen presented “Public Interest in Endovascula Therapy: A Google Tre “Adverse Events Assoc Thrombectomy Device Interventions: Review o Database.”
Anupam Bishayee, M Ph Ph D P t
Colleges
of
Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
Annual Conference: “Educating Leaders 2024” in Kansas City
Student Doctors Present at American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Annual Clinical Assembly
Victoria Young, Breanna Van Loon, Peter Richa, Jarrod Van Loon, Joachim Kavalakatt, and Paul Cervone (faculty) presented “The Effects of Crocheting on Suture Technique: Can Fine Motor Hobbies Help Medical Students Prepare for Surgery?”
Corey Mumaw, Natalie Nagib, Victoria Young, Saloni Chadha, and David Boesler (faculty) presented “Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries in Baseball Players ”
Natalie Nagib, Corey Mumaw, Saloni Chadha, Victoria Young, George Leonard Ettel-III, and David Boesler (faculty) presented “A Global Review on Global Surgery: Navigating Inequities and Innovations in Access and Care ”
Nagib Presents at the American Academy of Osteopathy Convention in Colorado Springs
LECOM-Bradenton second-year student doctor Natalie Nagib presente “Turning Heads: A review of OMT in Whiplash-Associated Disorders.”
LECOM Seton Hill
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Holds Suturing Event
LECOM Seton Hill’s American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), held a suturing event in May to practice operating room skills. Students were provided with an “injured banana” that they used to learn simple interrupted sutures and instrument ties. They were given two colors of yarn to practice surgeon’s knot tying with instruction and had a practice laparoscope that students took turns using for suturing and instrument-tying
Erie and Seton Hill SAOAO Chapters Attend National Spring Meeting in Las Vegas
2023 Seto President OMS-II, se SAOAO M Chairwom National Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics conference and hosted several events including a fracture , a chapter representative casting lab.
024 Erie Chapter President Corey Zimmer, OMS-I, was joined by the National Chapter Liaison, Imran Husain, OMS-I, and student member Sierra Ziegler, cipated in a sawbones lab, a nd an audition rotation panel nd attended Sarah’s fracture conference and casting lab.
Bruce E. Wright, Ph.D., Presents at American Physiology Summit
right, Professor logy at LECOM , gave a poster presentation at can Physiology ong Beach. The ion was “Micrograting Multiple g Objectives for Enhanced Co Teaching of Medical Education Sessions,” and the session was “Innovations Promoting Student Success in Physiology Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Programs ”
LECOM
Seton Hill
Celebrates Accepted Students Day
Accepted Students Day took place on May 31 at LECOM Seton Hill. The 43 students in attendance enjoyed presentations, activities, and lunch in the dining hall. They had the chance to converse with faculty members and local vendors. The day concluded with student ID photos being taken, a white coat fitting, and a campus tour.
GUM Hosts Silent Auction
LECOM Seton Hill’s Global Underserved Medicine Club (GUM) hosted a silent auction to raise money for their upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic. Some items auctioned included an embroidered white coat, baskets, gift cards, a world map scratch-off poster, and a painting donated by Katie Raymer.
LECOM Seton Hill LECOM Elmira
Class
of 2026
Reflects on Time Spent at LECOM Seton Hill
As the LECOM Seton Hill Class of 2026 joined in the Lynch Auditorium for the last time, students reflected on national conferences, new clubs, community volunteer events, and lifelong friendships and memories created.
H&P Cl e Intricac nagement
On behalf of the Class of 2026, SGA President Madison Kober would like to thank faculty and t ff f i th
LECOM a nd Physical” class has icacies of airway ma g q g the skills necessary to ensure patient safety and deliver effective care.
LECOM Behavioral Health
Be a Behavioral Health Hero on Erie Gives Day
On Erie Gives Day, Aug 13, consider donating to the Achievement Center of LECOM Health and Corry Counseling of LECOM Health. Your donation will directly impact the children, adults, and families we serve.
Ashley Criscione is a Face of Erie
LECOM Behavioral Health Blended Case Manager Ashley Criscione is the most recent LECOM Health employee to be featured on the Faces of Erie Facebook page Halfprincess, half-behavioral health heroine, Ashley’s work within the Erie community makes her a full-time difference maker!
Corry Counseling Puts a Spin on ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’
Corry Counseling of LECOM Health recently put their own spin on “Bring your Dog to Work Day.” While Fido was not actually allowed in the building, the Corry Counseling team showed off their furry friends’ pictures.
Millcreek Community Hospital
Welcome New Residents!
Millcreek Community Hospital welcomed its newest residents in June:
Back Row: Caleigh Adams, D.O., Transitional Year; Sarah Sinsebox, Pharm D, Pharmacy; Megan McQuaid, Pharm D, Pharmacy; Meghan Miller, Pharm D, Pharmacy; Carlo Magaway, D O , Transitional Year; Brandon Weiss, D O , Transitional Year; Karam Natsheh, D O , Transitional Year; Ping He, M D , Family Medicine; Anitha Anbalagan, D.P.M., Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Felicia Sheesley, D.O., Transitional Year; Mallory Harold, D.O., Family Medicine
Front Row: Daniel Ogas, D.O., Psychiatry; Ahmed Jabir, D.O., Psychiatry; Alexander Tkatchenko, D.O., Psychiatry; John Graham, D.O., Psychiatry; Matthew Bambino, D O , Family Medicine; Nneka Onukwugha, D O , Transitional Year; Mark Cyterski, D P M , Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Olumide Oladeinde, D.P.M., Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Joshua Shanahan, D.O., Psychiatry; Ji Hwan Yu, D.O., Family Medicine
Carleen Cho, M.D., Provides MCH Staff with Overview of Services
Dr. Carleen Cho, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at LECOM Health, recently gave Millcreek Community Hospital staff a brief overview of her services Department managers and providers gained insight on how they can collaborate with her to deliver a successful patient experience
Christopher Rial, D.O., Offers Sports Medicine Presentation Series to LECOM Students
Dr Christopher Rial, Sports Medicine Specialist at LECOM Health, offers a sports medicine presentation series at Millcreek Community Hospital every other month for LECOM students interested in learning about sports medicine Call (814) 868-2170 to learn more
Medical Associates of Erie
Clinical Practices Receive High Praise
Clinical Practices Re Pr
Eastside Medical Center
“This is the best team I’ve ever seen this place have! I love that they are respectful and understanding all the time!” - Heather H.
“Lexi and Selina were very sweet and had a lot of respect Made me feel like I was loved ” - John B
“Lexi and Selina were very sweet and had a lot of respect Made me feel like I was loved ” - John B
“Alexis and Selina were very helpful and knowledgeable about questions I had. They were very nice and welcoming.”Shananiker J.
“Alexis and Selina were very helpful and knowledgeable about questions I had They were very nice and welcoming ”Shananiker J
In-Person Provider Meeting
Wednesday, July 24 Bayfront Office 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome New Providers!
LECOM Institute for Successful Aging
“Dr Melaragno is an excellent doctor And his nurses are also!” - Debra C.
LECOM Health Orthopedics and Pain Management
“I would just like to mention the kindness and helpful care I received from Luanna. She was vibrant and cheerful; it was contagious! I have been feeling down in the dump with my injury and she made me feel like a real person and listened. Bless her heart! The world needs more people that go the extra mile!” - Amy S.
Matthew Potts, D.O. Family Medicine Union City Rural Health Clinic (starting Aug. 1)
Jordan Vroman, D.O. Family Medicine Institute for Successful Living
Richard Wagner, D.O. Psychiatry Millcreek Community Hospital Inpatient Mental Health
Corry Counseling of LECOM Health
M.D., as well as staff from both locations educated the Corry community on LECOM Health facilities and services, as well as provided chances to win raffle prizes, and an opportunity for attendees to walk through a giant heart.
“Alexis and Selina were very helpful and knowledgeable about questions I had. They were very nice and welcoming.” -
Shananiker J.
Charleen Cho, M.D., Presents Services to CMH Staff
Carleen Cho, M D , Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at LECOM Health, participated in a meet and greet with Corry Memorial Hospital department managers and providers to provide information on her services.
Congratulations to the CMH Employee of the Month!
Chris Chase Billing Specialist April 2024
Nominate a CMH employee!
CMH Hosts SPOT Camp for Kids
Corry Memorial Hospital hosted a one-week speech and occupational therapy (SPOT) camp
CMH to Host 8th Annual Golf Classic Sept. 11
Corry Memorial Hospital is hosting their 8th Annual Golf Golf Classic on Sept 11 at North Hills Golf Course in Corry Register here
LECOM Senior Services
Purchase Raffle Tickets, Butterflies and T-shirts to Support Wings of Hope
The annual Wings of Hope Butterfly Release will take place Saturday, Aug 3 (rain date Aug 4), at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine West Campus, located at 2000 West Grandview Blvd The band will start at noon, with the ceremony to follow at 1 p m All proceeds go to the Wings of Hope fund, a fund that supports VNA hospice services
Visit WingsofHopeErie.org to purchase butterflies and/or T-shirts
Purchase tickets here for a chance to win a Lafonn Sterling Silver Platinum & 18 Karat Gold Simulated Diamond Pendant, donated by Dahlkemper’s Jewelry Connection
HERO LTC RISE Participates in W
On June 15, the LECOM Health HERO LTC RISE Team participated in Wear Blue Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health
Join the LECOM Health Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team
This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Perry Square.
Register Here
Residents and Staff Celebrate Father’s Day
LECOM at Village Square hosted a Father’s Day Luncheon for all fathers June 16
Students Engage in Bridging the Gap Initiative
LECOM students led a walking and wheeling tour of the Strong family property in Erie with Parkside Regency at South Shore residents
LECOM Senior Livin Center Celebrates Centenarians
LECOM Senior Living Cen Residents Charlotte (102) a Mini (100) recently celebra centennial birthdays.
Service Awards
25 Years
Daniel Welch
20 Years
Jonathan Kalmey, Ph D
Francis Liuzzi, Ph D
Helen McKenzie
Oren Rosenthal, Ph D
Joseph Tolomeo
10 Years
Jessi Bartlett
Perry Dingle
Zachary Heeter, PharmD
Christine Jennings
Cameron Lang
Carol Lipinski
Daniel Lynch
Timothy Novak, DBA
Maricely Reyes-Cruz
Nicole Squitieri
John Weston, D.O.
5 Years
Brent Bisbee
Alex Borisov
Delbert Briley
Maxim Crasta, Ph D
Ronald Fecek, Ph D
Christopher Fonner, Ph D
Cindy Ingaldi
Peggy Kenyon
Constantino Lambroussis, D.O.
Brian Leuthold
Susan Mason
45 Years
Louis Rossi
10 Years
Amanda Adams
Martin Ellis
Caitlin Feeny, RN
Kristina Fuller, RN
James Jackson
Nicole Overmoyer
Joshua Scheid, RN
Brenna Shannon, RN
Edward Weber
Cheryll Wurst, PT
15 Years
Rebecca DeSimone, Esq.
Deepak Gupta, Ph.D.
Walter Hu
Andrew Jack
Heather Jones, Ph D
Bojana Stevich-Heemer, PharmD
Mark Venzin
Patty Morse
Mark Moskowitz, D D S
Kayla Penta, Ph D
Brian Risavi, D O
Munir Syed, M D
Katy Uhlman
Jawanna Wilkins
Chris Workman
Peggy Workman
35 Years
Martin Kelly
20 Years
Todd Marzalen, RN
5 Years
Ariel Fleming
Jenelle Gallagher
Nancy Guckes, RN
Nicholas Lombardo, PharmD
Kevin Lytle
Laurie Mahoney
Alexia Manning
Daniel Nick Kaila Shaut, LPN
David Vargulich
Mary Wilwohl
Karlie Williamson
Tara Yochim
Nicholas Zappia (2024) (2023)
15 Years
Kayla Cooney, RN
Bonnie Galbraith, LPN
Shannon Harrington
Jeffrey Keddie, LPN
Jessica Kightlinger
Kay Kimmel
Aram Ovanesov
Randal Poulson, RT
Robert Simora
Eric Smith, RN
Rebecca Smith
Jeffrey Stubbs
Service Awards
45 Years
Lois Scouten
20 Years
Janet Burrows
Tara Lyon
Cheryl Taylor
40 Years
Donna Marbach
15 Years
Codie Irwin
35 Years
Esther Nickerson
10 Years
Mary Davis
Jennifer Dean
Timothy McGahen
Marie Redlecki
Tammy Swarm
Suzanne Tracy
20 Years
David Beaton, D.O.
Armando Ricci, D.O.
Beth Ann Callihan Ricci, D.O.
15 Years
Sara Bachmaier
Sarah Breon, D.O.
Danielle Hansen, D.O.
Hope Papucci
Gary Peterson, D.O.
Joshua Tuck, D.O.
10 Years
Kevin Falk, D.O.
Jay Kiessling, M.D.
Krista Lanager
Amanda Madurski, O.D.
Jean Nejman
Jeanine Romeo
25 Years
Cindy Bonniger
Kelly Cooney
Fred Gabriel
Kevin Miller
15 Years
Caron Drop
Bil Gunsullas
10 Years 5 Years
Nicole Cowan
Kelly English
Mike Gustafson
Nicole Platz
Ray Sylvis
Maggie Fish
Bob Matecki
Lisa Mikolajczak
Anthony Burgos
Cathy Davis
Betty Dean
Sonia Emanuel
Julie Getz
25 Years
James Jaworski
Collean Moats
Jennifer Titch
5 Years
Sally Amy
Rachel Chelton
Teresa Filson
Billie Marino
Lisa Morris
Hannah Trautman (2023) (2024)
5 Years
Amy Beckman, D.O.
Rachel Caplinger
Jessica Darr
Lori Dulabon, D.O.
Elena Estela
Amy Farris, D.O.
Dena Al Mosawi
Jonathan Spaulding
Shawn Storm, D.O.
Kyle Haight
Kristen Keene
Holly Lalewicz
Amanda Shannon
Dr. Leslie Smith Varner
Jennifer Zazado (2024)
15 Years
Dana Oyebanji
Resources Service Awards
August:
10 Years
Melissa Byerly
Romeo Ghamo
Michele Mayes
Amanda Stadler
Agnieszka Szelwach
Ranee Wykoff
5 Years
Lucia Mora Cabrera
Shirjana Chauwan
Ashley Connors
Amanda Donnelly
Abbey Fuller
Lori Gillespie
Richard Knepper
Alicia Marks
Mykola Melnyk
Nurimae Merritt
Alice Mitchell
Julie Modzelewski
AnnMarie Monroe
Hari Naupaney
Cara Prokocki
Fatin Pullin
Visiting Nurses Association Butterfly Release (Aug. 3)
LECOM 5K - Erie (Aug. 10)
Flu Kickoff (Aug. 30)
September:
Healthy Aging Month
Pain Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month
World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10)
National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 8-14)
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (Sept. 16-22)
Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 23-27)
Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Sept. 21)
World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept. 21)
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day (Sept. 25)
