PCOM News
![PCOM Community Day Helps Philadelphia Families Prepare for School]()
PCOM Community Day Helps Philadelphia Families Prepare for School
August 20, 2026
PCOM's Community Wellness Initiative hosted a Community Day in West Philadelphia, providing backpacks, school supplies, food, haircuts and wellness resources.
![DO White Coat Ceremony 2026: Reflections from the Class of 2030]()
DO White Coat Ceremony 2026: Reflections from the Class of 2030
August 14, 2026
PCOM's DO Class of 2030 begins medical school inspired by personal experiences, perseverance and a passion for helping others.
![Youth Social Media Bans: A Child Psychologist Weighs In]()
Youth Social Media Bans: A Child Psychologist Weighs In
August 11, 2026
Should social media be banned for children under 16? A PCOM expert explores the benefits, risks and ways parents can encourage healthier online habits.
![Summer Safety Guide: How to Stay Hydrated and Healthy in the Heat]()
Summer Safety Guide: How to Stay Hydrated and Healthy in the Heat
July 28, 2026
A PCOM family medicine physician shares five practical tips to stay cool, hydrated and healthy during extreme summer heat.
![How Rescheduling Marijuana Could Expand Medical Cannabis Research]()
How Rescheduling Marijuana Could Expand Medical Cannabis Research
July 24, 2026
PCOM's Katherine Galluzzi, DO, explains how rescheduling marijuana could reduce federal barriers and advance rigorous medical cannabis research.
![Preparing Surgical Residents for the Future of Surgery]()
Preparing Surgical Residents for the Future of Surgery
July 8, 2026
Lindsey Perea, DO '13, explains how surgical training is evolving as PCOM balances emerging technology with patient-centered care.
![PCOM Celebrates 10 Years of Opportunities Academy]()
PCOM Celebrates 10 Years of Opportunities Academy
July 2, 2026
Nearly 200 high school students joined PCOM's Opportunities Academy to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning and mentorship.
![PCOM Shares Alzheimer's Pathobiome Research at ASM Meeting]()
PCOM Shares Alzheimer's Pathobiome Research at ASM Meeting
June 25, 2026
Nikki Schultek and Brian Balin, PhD, joined Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative colleagues to present infection-focused Alzheimer's research at the ASM annual meeting.
![How to Improve Sleep with Healthy Daily Habits]()
How to Improve Sleep with Healthy Daily Habits
June 25, 2026
Struggling to sleep? PCOM's Jacqueline Kloss, PhD, explains why sleep matters and shares practical tips for more restful nights.
![Study Examines CBT, PRS Impact on Medication-Based Opioid Treatment]()
Study Examines CBT, PRS Impact on Medication-Based Opioid Treatment
June 23, 2026
Two types of mental health therapies did not enhance the effectiveness of using medication to treat opioid use disorder.
