With support from its sponsors, PCOM offered free online fitness classes, cooking
demonstrations and “Ask the Doctors” Q&A sessions.
On September 26, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) held its third-annual
Wellness Fest, title sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Due to the ongoing coronavirus
pandemic, the event was hosted online this year. More than 700 people registered for
this online event.
PCOM and its sponsors offered free online health and fitness classes, cooking demonstrations
and an interactive “Ask the Doctors” Q&A. Monique Gary, DO ’09, and Lady B, on-air
personality with Radio One, led a discussion on “COVID-19 in the Community.” Participants
also received a voucher for a free flu shot from Rite Aid.
The event raised $170,000 for the PCOM Healthcare Centers. With locations throughout Philadelphia, the PCOM Healthcare Centers provide physical
and behavioral care to underserved populations and serve as training sites for the
College’s osteopathic medicine (DO) and psychology students.
Wellness Fest 2020 will remain accessible to the public through Tuesday, December
1. Register now on the Wellness Fest event page to receive access to the recorded
classes and talks. Once registered, participants will receive a link for the event
via email.
Additional event sponsors included Main Line Health, Lankenau Medical Center (Main
Line Health), Blank Rome, Arthur Jackson Company, East End Advisors, Elliott-Lewis,
Office Depot and more.
About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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.
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.
For more information, contact: Daniel McCunney Associate Director, News and Media Relations Email: danielmc1@pcom.edu Office: 215-871-6304 | Cell:
267-449-1360