Community Wellness Initiative (CWI) News

September 17, 2026

PCOM Georgia's Christy Dinkins, EdD, builds bridges between education, leadership and community engagement.

September 11, 2026

PCOM South Georgia's new vehicle expands access to health education, screenings and wellness support across Southwest Georgia.

August 20, 2026

PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative hosted a Community Day in West Philadelphia, providing backpacks, school supplies, food, haircuts and wellness resources.

June 22, 2026

Feldstein was selected for his commitment to expanding access to care, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and building partnerships that improve health across PCOM’s communities.

June 2, 2026

Students, faculty, staff and alumni participated in a Community Day that focused on promoting various areas of health and wellness.

January 5, 2026

PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative helped families prepare holiday meals by distributing grocery gift cards and food bags.

November 7, 2025

PCOM's Community Day offered free health screenings, wellness resources, and donated 250 coats and winter gear to support families in North Philadelphia.

August 22, 2025

From health screenings to school supply giveaways, PCOM's Community Day brought resources and family fun to the Lancaster Avenue community.

July 7, 2025

The race and community health day was part of the year-long celebrations marking PCOM Georgia's 20th anniversary.

February 24, 2025

PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative provided 500 Health Aid Kits containing grocery gift cards to support underserved families during the holiday season.

February 7, 2025

PCOM joins Philadelphia Youth Basketball to promote wellness with the PCOM Healthy Foods Café, ensuring access to nutritious meals at the Sixth Man Center.

December 13, 2024

The College is distributing the kits to community members across the city through PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative (CWI).

August 28, 2024

Provost Kenneth Veit, DO '76, joined the CWI and student volunteers for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community day event.

July 29, 2024

PCOM's Flo Byarms is recognized for her dedication to community health and wellness, impacting 14,000+ lives through the Community Wellness Initiative.

June 4, 2024

The PCOM Lancaster Avenue Division Healthcare Center, Community Wellness Initiative and Greener Partners are collaborating to build the Lancaster Health Garden.

May 1, 2024

The Office of Institutional Advancement organized the gala to support the College's United & Ignited comprehensive fundraising campaign.

April 25, 2024

The PCOM student group recently provided free health screenings and panel discussions tailored to Germantown residents.

April 1, 2024

A team of more than one hundred PCOM Georgia students, faculty and staff volunteered to serve and educate the community at the annual event.

February 14, 2024

The College promotes a culture of overall health and wellness within our community and abroad by implementing programs like the Community Wellness Initiative.

October 20, 2023

90 volunteers from the College provided free health screenings, kids activities and community education at the annual event.

August 11, 2023

The Sophia G. Facey Back-to-School Community Bash help underserved families in Lawrenceville prepare for the new school year.

February 9, 2023

PCOM South Georgia continues to contribute to the well-being of the Moultrie area by supporting community wellness and educating the local student population.

October 24, 2022

PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative hosted a day full of health screenings, giveaways, free food and fun activities at W Cambria Street.

October 19, 2022

For the fifth year, PCOM Georgia served as a sponsor for the breast cancer 5K event.

October 5, 2022

The College's Community Wellness Initiative hosted a Healthy Aging Community Day for the residents of Park Tower Apartments.

August 24, 2022

The President's Community Wellness Initiative (CWI) hosted over 200 community members for a day of back-to-school activities, health screenings and more.

February 25, 2022

The event, hosted at the 48th & Woodland Playground, addressed the healthcare needs of Southwest Philadelphia residents.

February 25, 2022

PCOM Georgia medical students volunteered their time to teach community members National Two Step CPR.

December 17, 2021

PCOM Georgia students are volunteering to educate and serve the Suwanee area community through a variety of events and programs.

December 16, 2021

Melody Yazdani (DPT '22) and Prachi Patel (DO '24) share why they are passionate about volunteering their time despite their demanding schedules.

November 22, 2021

PCOM Georgia DO students are organizing a flu shot clinic and blood pressure readings in Gwinnett County.

November 1, 2021

The President's CWI provides educational and health services programs to the College's neighboring communities

October 22, 2021

Students, staff and faculty helped raise funds to enhance mammography services in Gwinnett County.

September 24, 2021

PCOM, the Phillies, Minding your Mind and other Philly area organizations work to hold panels that discuss mental health, social support and more.

September 13, 2021

The seven-week positive psychology program will be offered to all PCOM Healthcare Center patients this fall.

August 27, 2021

PCOM partners with local organizations to provide health screenings and prepare children for the upcoming school year.

August 11, 2021

PCOM Georgia students engaged community members about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine at Gwinnett Daily Post's Back-to-School Health Fair.

July 8, 2021

PCOM South Georgia medical students recently provided administrative and logistical support at several field clinics.

June 10, 2021

Student volunteers from PCOM South Georgia will take part in an immersive, clinical education opportunity June 14-25 at Ellenton Farms Migrant Clinic.

May 20, 2021

Marcine Pickron-Davis, PhD, PCOM chief diversity and community relations officer, was honored recently as a 2021 "Woman of Achievement."

May 17, 2021

PCOM Georgia students, faculty and other community members received COVID-19 shots at the vaccination events.

November 3, 2020

Partnership with Bebashi offers support for food insecure individuals and families.