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Article Published by LECOM Pharmacy Faculty stirs up FDA reporting issues.

Study on the effectiveness of US Food and Drug Administration medication reporting policies has generated a new debate on the effectiveness of the FDA policies.A study on the effectiveness of US Food and Drug Administration medication reporting policies has generated a new debate on the effectiveness of the FDA policies.The prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine just published an article written by Abby Powers, Pharm. D. and Elliott Cook, Pharm. D. of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy.Since the article was released Monday on the Archives web site, the

LECOM Graduates Ready To Impact Community Health and Economy

Each new physician to add 20 jobs and $2 million in economic impactErie, PA – May 27 – At commencement, graduates of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine(LECOM) step off the stage with their diplomas ready to impact not only the health of their communities butalso the economy. When the physicians complete residency training and begin practice, each generates 20additional jobs and more than two-million dollars in economic impact. That is just part of the LECOMeconomic impact as reported by Tripp Umbach researchers to the College.This year, 389 physicians and 201

LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Local activities part of national movement to promote a healthy lifestyleErie, PA – The LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center  will join an estimated 1,000 local events to celebrate the 18th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD)  on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. As an official host site, the center will provide a “Stroke Prevention” educational discussion, an opportunity to experience a senior group fitness class, “Chair Yoga,” and enjoy a guided stretch and walk. Participants will receive a complimentary

Erie Physician becomes 100th President of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.

Frank M. Tursi, D.O. takes reigns of the nation’s largest state osteopathic medical association.King of Prussia, PA - The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) has inaugurated Frank M. Tursi, D.O., of Erie, as the organization’s 100th president.  Dr. Tursi is a family physician with Medical Associates of Erie and a professor of family medicine at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also an active staff member, resident trainer and director of medical education at Millcreek Community Hospital.Dr. Tursi received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College

AOA President to visit LECOM

Karen Nichols, D.O., President of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), will visit the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine on Tuesday, May 3.Erie, PA - Karen Nichols, D.O., President of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), will visit the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine on Tuesday, May 3.  She will be available for interviews with members of the media at 1:00 p.m.  Please enter through the LECOM north entrance.Dr. Nichols is an expert on national healthcare.  She will talk to first and second year medical students about the current healthcare climate and how it

LECOM Wellness Center promotes women’s health

The LECOM John M. & Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center is leading the way to better health for women with its observance of National Women’s Health Week.Erie, PA – The LECOM John M. & Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center is leading the way to better health for women with its observance of National Women’s Health Week. From Monday, May 9, through Friday, May 13, the LECOM Wellness Center will host several activities designed to meet the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ initiative to encourage women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier and

LECOM students learn about residency opportunities during Hospital Day

Physicians and administrators from 65 hospitals met with students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine recently for LECOM’s annual Hospital Day at the Erie Shrine Club.Physicians and administrators from 65 hospitals met with students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine  April 21 for LECOM’s annual Hospital Day at the Erie Shrine Club. The event gave LECOM students an opportunity to meet with hospital representatives, ask questions and get information about rotation, residency and fellowship opportunities at various hospitals.Hospital Day

LECOM students to mark National Osteopathic Medicine Week

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will host several health and wellness events to coincide with National Osteopathic Medicine Week.ERIE, Pa. – To emphasize the importance of leading healthy lifestyles, osteopathic medical students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will host several health and wellness events to coincide with National Osteopathic Medicine Week.The LECOM Wellness Fair will take place on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millcreek Mall. LECOM medical and pharmacy students will staff more than 20 tables, covering topics such as:

Adult Sports – How to Gain with No Pain

Patrick F. Leary, DO, director of LECOM Sports Medicine in Erie, Pa., offers advice on reducing risk of sports and fitness injuries.With so much of our workday spent seated in front of a computer, the thrill of outdoor sports can be quite enticing. Though there are many health benefits to getting more physical activity, for some adults these benefits can come at a price: sports injuries or fitness injuries. “The term ‘sports injuries’ refers to injuries that most commonly occur during athletic sports or exercise,” says Patrick F. Leary, DO, FAOASM , FACSM, Director of the LECOM Sports

Experts to speak at LECOM about medication disposal

A group of distinguished experts will speak to LECOM <http://www.lecom.edu/>  students and faculty members about the proper way to dispose of medications on Tuesday, March 29 from 1 - 5 p.m.A group of distinguished experts will speak to LECOM <http://www.lecom.edu/>  students and faculty members about the proper way to dispose of medications on Tuesday, March 29 from 1 - 5 p.m.  The improper disposal of unwanted medications can hurt the environment and release toxins into the water supply. Speakers will include Anna McCartney and Marti Martz from the Pennsylvania Sea Grant <http://www.

LECOM students raise more than $5,300 for American Cancer Society

Students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie raised $5,363.45 for the American Cancer Society during LECOM’s annual Relay For Life event.ERIE, PA — The final numbers are in and they surpassed everyone’s expectations. Students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie raised $5,363.45 for the American Cancer Society during LECOM’s annual Relay For Life event. Students presented a check to Kelley Spaeder, Community Income Development Specialist, of the American Cancer Society.LECOM students more than doubled the amount they raised last year. Over 150

Colby Foundation to speak to LECOM students about organ and tissue donation

Starla Cassani, the founder of the Colby Foundation , will speak to students at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine  on Thursday, March 17th, about organ and tissue donation.Starla Cassani, the founder of the Colby Foundation , will speak to students at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine  on Thursday, March 17th, about organ and tissue donation.  This is the second time LECOM Erie will host the Colby Foundation founder.  The Colby Cassani Endowed Lectureship

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