Last month, PCOM Georgia joined the 9th annual Paint Gwinnett Pink 5K, hosted by Northside Hospital at Coolray Field.
To commemorate PCOM’s 125th anniversary, the College set a goal of enlisting 125 participants and exceeded it, with over 130 team members joining the race.
“Seeing such a strong turnout from PCOM Georgia for this cause is truly meaningful,” shared Kim Lucier, director of campus operations. “It’s a powerful reminder of our commitment to health and community.”
PCOM Georgia students also provided hands-on activities like decorating stethoscopes, touring the simbulance, and providing diabetes education and blood pressure screenings.
“Participating in Paint Gwinnett Pink allows us to connect with the community in meaningful ways,” noted Lucier. “We’re proud to help raise awareness and provide valuable health education.”
Paint Gwinnett Pink is one of over 50 community outreach opportunities organized by Lucier’s office this academic year, each event designed to offer students valuable volunteer experiences. These efforts allow students to apply their skills, gain real-world knowledge, and make a meaningful impact in their field. “This event has become a cherished tradition at PCOM Georgia, bringing our campus community together in support of wellness and service,” Lucier remarked.
Lucier highlighted how these initiatives also serve as an opportunity to showcase PCOM Georgia as the only medical school in Gwinnett County.
“These events provide a unique opportunity to showcase PCOM Georgia and highlight our programs. They also allow us to connect with community partners, form new relationships, and create valuable opportunities for our students,” she added.
With each year, Paint Gwinnett Pink continues to grow, providing PCOM Georgia a vital opportunity to support breast cancer awareness and reinforce its commitment to community health in Gwinnett County.
Established in 2005, PCOM Georgia is a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education with a storied 125-year history dedicated to the healthcare professions. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
Jamesia Harrison, MS
Assistant Director, News and Media Relations
Email: jamesiaha@pcom.edu
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