Byarms Hired as Director of the President’s Community Wellness Initiative
November 1, 2021
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has named Florastine “Flo” Byarms as the College’s new Director of the President’s Community Wellness Initiative (CWI), effective November 8, 2021.
In this role, Flo will be key to the expansion and growth of the CWI, which creates
and promotes educational and health services programming and resources, including
direct patient care and community-based research, both with local partners and by
the College itself. These activities support and sustain the physical, mental, nutritional
and environmental wellness of the individuals in the College’s surrounding communities.
As CWI Director, Flo will establish and strengthen ties to various community organizations,
conduct overall planning, implementation, and management of programs, and devise new
opportunities to develop and enhance the CWI at PCOM’s three locations.
Flo brings significant experience to the role, most recently serving as manager of
community health and outreach for Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital and Health King
of Prussia locations. There she oversaw development and implementation of community
education programs focused on chronic disease management and equitable strategies
designed to combat social determinants of health. She was also responsible for the
department’s strategic planning process as well as fostering relationships with vested
stakeholders and community members for collaboration and trust building. She has additional
experience in crisis management and program implementation and development.
“It is an honor to join the distinguished and talented team at PCOM,” said Flo. “A
healthy neighborhood starts with good community partners and quality health and wellness
programs. I am confident the experience I bring to this role will serve the College
and the communities it serves well, and I am looking forward to delving in and expanding
on the great work that has already started.”
As CWI director, Flo will report to Carrie Collins, JD, PhD, chief advancement and strategic planning officer. “I am thrilled to welcome Flo
to the PCOM team,” said Collins. “As the health and wellness needs of our surrounding
communities continue to grow, so, too, must the College’s role as a key community
partner. I’m confident Flo’s extensive experience will be an ideal fit for achieving
the goals of the CWI, and we welcome her to the PCOM community.”
Flo earned her master’s degree in health communications from Southern New Hampshire
University and her bachelor’s degree in communications from Temple University.
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Founded in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands
of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists
who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms.
PCOM operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic
medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and school psychology, and graduate degrees in
applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic
medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, non profit leadership
and population health management, organizational development and leadership, physician
assistant studies, school psychology, and public health management and administration.
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to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care
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