PCOM President and Chief Executive Officer Jay S. Feldstein, DO ’81, has been named a 2026 Community Champion by the Philadelphia Business Journal as part of its inaugural Health Care Leadership Awards. The program recognizes 19 honorees across 13 categories who are advancing health care across the Greater Philadelphia region and underscores the industry’s role as a major economic and community force.
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.
Since becoming president and CEO in 2004, Feldstein has guided institutional growth at PCOM, expanding academic programs, community initiatives, and regional partnerships while remaining focused on the College’s mission of serving communities in need.
A cornerstone of that work is PCOM’s Community Wellness Initiative (CWI), which brings health education and services directly into neighborhoods across Philadelphia. In the past year, CWI participated in more than 100 community events, engaged more than 350 students in service-learning, and delivered nearly 8,400 health screenings and educational encounters.
“This recognition reflects the efforts of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners who are committed to improving health and expanding opportunity,” said Feldstein. “We make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout our region.”
PCOM also addresses factors that influence health through its Food as Medicine initiative, which includes culinary medicine and nutrition courses, community gardens, and Teaching Kitchens that educate patients and support long-term healthy behaviors.
The College’s partnerships include Philadelphia Youth Basketball, the TGR Foundation, the Cobbs Creek Foundation, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, and Accelerate Health Equity. As a founding partner of Together for West Philadelphia, PCOM collaborates with healthcare systems, academic institutions, and community organizations to bring resources and education into neighborhood settings.
Feldstein also supports efforts to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals through programs such as Opportunities Academy, STEM Saturday, and the Undergraduate Research Program, which provide mentorship, enrichment, and hands-on experiences for students pursuing careers in health care.
Feldstein was recognized alongside fellow honorees at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Health Care Leadership Awards celebration and featured in a special awards edition of the publication on June 19.
Established 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, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, 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. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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