LECOM Health

04/13/2026

"We already offer all of these services and are pleased to be able to extend them," said Dr. Danielle Hansen, LECOM Health regional president. "We not only can offer jobs to all the staff, we will be hiring a few additional people."

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LECOM Behavioral Health will take over the institute's behavioral health programs that don't involve its core clients.

04/13/2026

Congratulations to LECOM Medical Center's Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, which recently earned accreditation through Corazon, Inc., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty, to the CPC Program – PCI Receiving Center, and re-accreditation to the PCI program.

The hospital has demonstrated through its re-accreditation survey that they continue to stay committed to providing the highest quality level of care to its patient community. Their dedication, hard work, and exceptional leadership have allowed this opportunity to engage their entire hospital team, enhancing their cardiac service line, and thus allowing them to excel through this accreditation.
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04/13/2026

Experience the Colonial Family Pharmacy Difference.

Two convenient locations:

3822 Colonial Ave., Erie: (814-835-0000)
5702 Peach St., Erie: (814-868-7805)

And two more pharmacies opening soon on Wattsburg Road in Erie and on State St. in Albion!

* Locally owned and operated
* Free home delivery
* Competitive pricing
* On-site vaccine administration
* Medication consultations
* No automated phone system during business hours - speak to a pharmacist!

https://lecomhealth.com/service-speciality/colonial-family-pharmacy/

04/10/2026

Fifty-two bones. Thirty-three joints. Seven foot and ankle experts. Your feet carry you approximately 115,000 miles in a lifetime. Who's taking care of them?

Whether you're an athlete, an employee, a parent, or a retiree, your feet carry the weight of your life. Foot pain shouldn’t slow you down. Our LECOM Health team of podiatric surgeons provides advanced care for everything from bunion correction to diabetic foot complications to complete ankle replacements.

Schedule an appointment today:
https://lecomhealth.com/service-speciality/podiatric-surgery/

Pictured:
Front row, left to right:
Michael W. Hankins, D.P.M.
Alan Kidon, D.P.M.
Anthony J. Popoff, D.P.M.
Anthony Colonna, D.P.M.

Back row, left to right:
Sydney Miggantz, D.P.M.
Colette E. Yori Tobia, D.P.M.
Kristen Heard, D.P.M.

04/08/2026

LECOM Health Primary Care Physician David Bodosky, D.O., is happily married to his wife, Kippy, a CRNP as well at LECOM Health. They have two sons, Jacob and Dawson, and enjoy working together at the Northwestern Area Health Center in Albion, where Dr. Bodosky values serving the small-town community. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Bodosky earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Millcreek Community Hospital. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and reading.

For contact information and more visit: https://lecomhealth.com/physician/david-bodosky-do/

04/08/2026

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about alcohol use, reducing stigma around addiction, and encouraging individuals and families to seek help when needed.

LECOM Medical Center is proud to support this important initiative by offering a medical inpatient detoxification unit designed to help patients safely begin their recovery journey. Our inpatient detox program provides 24/7 medical supervision, compassionate care, and evidence-based treatment to manage withdrawal symptoms and support stabilization in a safe hospital setting.

Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition, and recovery is possible.

During National Alcohol Awareness Month and throughout the year, LECOM Medical Center is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care and connecting individuals to the support and resources they need to take the first step toward healthier living.

Help starts here. If you or a loved one needs support, LECOM Medical Center is here for you, every hour, every day.

5515 Peach St., Erie

04/06/2026

LECOM Medical Center recently held its annual Nursing Skills Fair, a three-day educational event designed to promote ongoing learning and professional development for nursing staff. The fair provided hands-on skill validation and educational opportunities to support high-quality patient care and clinical excellence.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

04/01/2026

Occupational therapy plays a vital role in helping patients regain independence and safely return to their daily lives in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.

In the inpatient setting, occupational therapists work with patients early in their recovery usually following surgery, illness and/or injury. The therapist helps restore basic functional skills. This includes activities like dressing, bathing, and toileting. Occupational therapists also assess upper extremity strength and coordination. They make recommendations for adaptive equipment and can assist with discharge plans to ensure a safe transition to home or to the next level of care.

In the outpatient setting, occupational therapists focus on continued recovery and long-term independence. Therapists address higher-level activities such as returning to work, driving, home management and community participation. Treatment may include strengthening, fine motor coordination, cognitive rehabilitation, and strategies to manage chronic conditions or prevent re-injury.

Overall, occupational therapy is impactful because it helps patients regain the ability to perform meaningful daily activities and improve their quality of life with meaningful independence.

Outpatient Occupational Therapy at LECOM Medical Center: (814) 868-2260

Inpatient Occupational Therapy at LECOM Medical Center: (814) 969-3911 or (814) 868-2633

03/31/2026

“Patients who have specific compromised conditions and are very medically fragile might need to have this extra treatment of the blood before they’re able to receive it, so they don’t have a reaction or a problem from the transfusion,” said LECOM Health Regional President Danielle Hansen.

The Community Blood Bank (CBB) unveiled a new device that will expand its services. In collaboration with UPMC Hamot, AHN Saint Vincent, and LECOM, the CBB purchased an irradiator. An irradiator is…

03/31/2026

"Sometimes patients have compromising conditions that require extra treatment to make sure that their blood transfusion will be safe," said Danielle Hansen, D.O., Regional President of LECOM Health.

Centralizing blood irradiation services at the Community Blood Bank speeds up the process of getting irradiated blood.

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