Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Achievement Center of LECOM Health
Best Nonprofit: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Achievement Center of LECOM Health
Best Radio Station: 88 5 WMCE-FM (LECOM Radio)
Best Radio Personality: Lou Baxter Nat the Hat
Commander Bill
Best University: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Best Doctor/PCP: Dr Micalyn Baney
Best Mental Health
Counseling: Alison Wokulich - LECOM Health
Best Med Spa: Glow Laser & Beauty Center
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LECOM Announces Grand Opening of Ambulatory Surgery Center
LECOM held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct 15 for its new Ambulatory Surgery Center, located at 5202 Peach St. in Erie. This facility offers same-day procedures and faster recovery without the need for a hospital stay.
White Coat Ceremonies Take Place Across LECOM Campuses
Prolific white coat ceremonies recently took place across all LECOM campuses The white coat ceremony is a significant rite of passage for medical, pharmacy, and dental students, during which they don their white coat and recite their professional oath Congratulations, students!
Robert W. Hostoffer, D.O., Receives American Osteopathic Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Award and Santiago Lorenzo, Ph.D., Receives JOM Innovations Research Award at OMED 2024
The American Osteopathic Foundation recognized Robert Hostoffer, D.O., as the recipient of the AOF 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED), Sept. 20-22, in San Antonio.
Also at the conference, LECOM’s Dr. Santiago Lorenzo received the JOM Innovations Research Award for the article “Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Bio-Electro Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) Therapy on Generalized Musculoskeletal Neck Pain in Adults.”
LECOM Awarded Three Grants for Behavioral Health Initiatives
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sole recipient of a $3.26 million cooperative agreement from the Administration on Aging to launch the Behavioral Health Resources for Integrated Development, Growth, Engagement, and Support (BRIDGES) for Older Adults.
LECOM also has been awarded a $1.75 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the Health Expansion and Access with LECOM Behavioral Health (HEAL-BH) program of telebehavioral health services via primary care settings to underserved and rural communities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (LAUNCH) program awarded LECOM a $4 million grant over five years
On Sept. 28, LECOM hosted its second annual designer purse bingo to raise money for the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund. Thank you to those who attended and contributed their time and efforts to make this a successful day both fun and fundraising!
LECOM Pharmacy Students Attend
Erie City Mission Harvest Celebration
The Erie City Mission Harvest Celebration is an annual event that celebrates the beginning of fall with food, music, community resources, and more. This year, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and LECOM School of Pharmacy sponsored a resource table to help connect the community with the resources they may need for the fall and winter months
Purse Safety Tip
Avoid keeping your purse or other valuables in the passenger seat, especially when sitting in traffic or going through a drive-thru Thieves often peek into passenger side windows and can easily break in and steal your items within a matter of seconds To prevent this from happening, keep your purse and other valuables on your lap, on the floor, or in your center console.
First Year of Clinical Rotations Begins at Mercy Jefferson
The first group of LECOM students at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Mo , has begun its clinical rotations LECOM recently celebrated the opening of its regional campus at Mercy Jefferson its first Midwest location
LECOM Bradenton
2024 LECOM Bradenton Hosts
Student Scholarship Fund Dinner and Auction Gala
This year’s LECOM Bradenton Student Fund Dinner and Auction Gala took pla at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, bringing toget LECOM allies from sever locations The event beg with a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres, followed dinner and a live auction See footage from the ev
Epsilon Eta Represents LECOM at Manatee County Sheriff’s Spooktakular
The Epsilon Eta Chapter of the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity represented LECOM at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Spooktacular.
LECOM School of Dental Medicine Expands and Upgrades Simulation Lab
LECOM has upgraded and expanded the School of Dental Medicine’s SIM Lab at its Bradenton campus. LECOM invested $2.5 million in the project to accommodate the dental school’s increasing class size and to equip students with the latest technology for learning.
LECOM Seton Hill
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) Hosts
Mock Anatomy Practical
On Aug 28, LECOM at Seton Hill’s OMS I students attended a mock practical examination hosted by ACOS Officers and OMS II volunteers in preparation for their upcoming first anatomy exam Students completed the oral practical portion of the exam, received a 25-question mock written practical exam, and then had the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback
LECOM at Seton Hill Sponsors Band for Greensburg Summer Sounds
Students from LECOM at Seton Hill gathered to enjoy the yearly free outdoor concert series “Summer Sounds” on Aug. 9. Greensburg community members and students came together to see the LECOMsponsored band of the night, “Run, Katie, Run,” an energetic and dynamic country and folk-rock band.
LECOM Elmira
Munir S. Syed, M.D., Completes Master Gardener Training Course, and Groundbreakers Celebrate Grand Opening of Pollination Garden
LECOM at Elmira students recently participated in Career Day at Notre Dame Middle School, where they shared experiences and insights into the world of osteopathic medicine with the curious minds of 7th and 8th graders
Congratulations to Dr. ThomasClark on her Retirement
LECOM Behavioral Health
Renee ThomasClark, D O , and Adolescent Psychiatrist with COM Behavioral th and Program tor of LECOM’s cent Psychiatry Fellowship program celebrates her retirement after over 40 years of dedicated service in the medical field. Millcreek
Community Hospital honored her with a celebration Nov 8, in addition to several other retirement celebrations within LIBH Her last official day is Nov 15 Thank you for your many years of service, Dr. Thomas- Clark. Congratulations and Happy Retirement!
Congratulations to ACLH’s Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Kaddi Lucas, an occupational therapist in Early Intervention at the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, for being named Employee of the Month! Her nomination points that "families seek Kaddi for he exceptional care and knowledge "
ACLH Raises $13K with Trail of Treats
Nearly 2,000 children trick-or-treated at the Millcreek Mall for Trail of Treats on Oct 24 and 25 The funds raised from this sweet event go toward the children and families served at the Achievement Center of LECOM Health
Millcreek Community Hospital
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Congratulat Kelly, Corpo Compliance at Millcreek Hospital, for inducted int Central Chri School Spor A few highli Won 10 basketball, and 3 in golf
Was a 3-time Border Conference Football All-Star Defensive End Awarded the 1976 Gary Grassi All Around Athlete Award
Erin Erdely Featured in Erie Reader
Pick up your latest copy of the Erie Reader, and you’ll see MCH’s Erin Erdely, Human Resources Recruiter, right on the cover! She’s wearing clothing provided by The Dollhouse At Pointe Foure Boutique.
MCH hosts Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Congratulations to the winners of MCH’s pumpkin-decorating contest that took place Oct. 31!
Silliest: Unit 5
Spookiest: Radiology
Most Creative: IRU
Congratulations to MCH’s Employee of the Quarter
son, Respiratory Therapy Manager n at Millcreek Community Hospital d as MCH’s Employee of the working tirelessly to provide edical care to the patients at MCH. n call 24/7 and is always available uestions from Attendings, nd Students and nursing staff. He es when called for any off hours requiring respiratory therapy and ement. He provides guidance and support to the Medical Staff at MCH and is a mentor to all of the staff ”
Nominate the next employee of the quarter for MCH
MCH Leadership Teams Drive the Energy Bus
Millcreek Com it H it l l adership recently participated in an exercise after reading “The Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon Each team leader epped into the bus to shar iving energy for their team
Medical Associates of Erie
MAE Hosts Provider Meeting
Oct. 2
Providers gathered at Erie’s Bayfront office Oct. 2 to receive safety training and company updates.
Joshua Tuck, D.O., Discusses Rotator Cuff Surgery and First Local BEAR Procedure
LECOM Health Orthopedic Surgeon Joshua Tuck, D O , recently joined his patient meteorologist John Stehlin on Erie News Now to discuss John’s recent rotator cuff surgery
Dr Tuck is no stranger to the spotlight, as he was also recently recognized by JET24 for performing the very first Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR), a procedure that “repairs a patient’s ACL tear without the need for reconstruction.”
Staff Participate in Wear Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
On Oct. 10, MAE staff from various locations paid $1 each to participate in Wear Pink Day for breast cancer awareness. All proceeds were donated to the Corry Memorial Hospital Oncology Clinic.
RHCs of CMH Welcome New Nurse Practitioners
Clymer Rural Health Clinic welcomes John Letzo, CRNP. He is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in Family Medicine. Call (716) 3552248 to schedule an appointment with him.
Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic welcomes Amy Bahl, FNP-C, board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in Family Medicine. Call (814) 664-3979 to schedule an appointment with her.
Corry Memorial Hospital
Luxmi Gahlot, M.D., Will Join CMH
Luxmi Gahlot, M.D., pain management specialist, will begin to see patients of Corry Memorial Hospital and its rural health clinics one day a month effective Dec. 5.
CMH hosted a meet and greet with her Nov. 7, so medical staff could meet her and learn about the services she offers Additionally, she continues to see patients at LECOM Health Orthopedics and Pain Management in Erie
CMH Participates in Wear Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
On Oct. 10, Corry Memorial Hospital staff paid $1 each to participate in Wear Pink Day for breast cancer awareness. All proceeds were donated to the Corry Memorial Hospital Oncology Clinic.
Congratulations to Amber Johnson, CMH Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to Amber Johnson, OR secretary, for being selected as the CMH Employee of the Quarter Amber is said to be competent and knowledgeable in her secretarial role, and always greets others with a smile.
Nominate the next CMH Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to Angie Mitchell for 50 Years at CMH
CMH Hosts Pumpkin-decorating Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the pumpkindecorating contest at CMH!
Spookiest: Employee/Occupational Health
Silliest: Billing
Most creative: Radiology
Angie Mitchell celebrated her 50th anniversary at Corry Memorial Hospital on Nov. 8. She "officially" retired in 2022, but she continues to work at least one day a week in the oncology department.
LECOM Senior Services
Institute for Successful Living Hosts Leadership and Networking Breakfast
The LECOM Institute for Successful Living recently hosted a leadership and networking breakfast, bringing together leaders from several different areas within the organization Attendees enjoyed breakfast and networking, followed by presentations from leadership
Residents Celebrate International Podiatry Day with New Shoes
On Oct 8, LECOM Health Podiatrists visited Parkside Regency at South Shore to discuss common foot health concerns and provide each resident with a free pair of comfort wellness shoes James Lin, D O , President of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living, generously donated the shoes on behalf of his family’s wellness footwear business, Oasis Footwear
Congratulations to CNA Class Graduates
The LECOM Institute for Successful Living recently welcomed a new group of employees to the team Congratulations to the August and September CNA class graduates!
Parkside Communities Host Fall Events
Parkside at North East hosted a fall craft show Nov. 2. The event was free and open to the public, with 20+ vendors selling candles, soaps, jewelry, and more.
Parkside at Glenwood hosted a Trunk or Treat event Oct 30
2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Takes Place in Perry Square
On Sept. 21, LECOM established a strong at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s with several employees and students ting their time and efforts. ECOM Health team raised 000 in addition to LECOM Health’s contributions as presenting sponsor.
Resources
November
National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Home Care and Hospice Month
COPD Awareness Month
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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National Radiologic Technology Week (Nov. 3-9)
National Patient Transport Week (Nov. 3-9)
Perioperative Nurses Week (Nov. 10-16)
Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
LECOM Student Scholarship Auction (Nov. 16)
National Rural Health Day (Nov. 21)
Thanksgiving (Nov 28)
December
National Handwashing Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7)
National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 1-7)
Winter Wonderland at Parkside at NE (Dec. 7)
Chron’s and Colitis Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7)
International Persons with Disabilities Day (Dec. 3)
Christmas Day (Dec 25)
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31)
CMH’s Donna Marbach and Lori
Vanchieri Discuss 3D Mammography and Breast Cancer Awareness
Donna Marbach, Radiology Department Manager at LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital, and Lori Vanchieri, Mammography Technologist, discuss breast cancer awareness and walk you through the process of 3D Mammograms in this video
