Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) recently joined with Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center for a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new partnership.
Located in Philadelphia’s Nicetown neighborhood, the center opened its doors in July 2024 as a space where youth can engage in basketball, workforce development, and wellness programs. This gathering was a chance to highlight the collective impact of the center and the partnerships that help drive its success.
PCOM’s contribution to the center, made possible by the College’s Community Wellness Initiative (CWI), is sponsorship of the facility’s cafe, now named the PCOM Healthy Foods Café, which will ensure youth community members have access to nutritious meals while at the center.
During the event, PCOM President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO ’81, spoke about the importance of providing healthy food options to young people and how this effort can contribute to building a healthier community.
“It all starts with the kids,” he said. “Building a healthy community begins with providing youth the tools to thrive, and we’re excited for what lies ahead in our continued collaboration with PYB.”
The celebration also marked PYB’s collaboration with other local partners such as Zenith Wealth Partners, Triple B Hospitality, and NovaCare Rehabilitation. These organizations, co-located in the Sixth Man Center, work together to provide a range of services, including financial education, mental health resources, and physical rehabilitation—all integral to the holistic mission of PYB.
Feldstein’s remarks also touched on the potential for other future collaborations with PYB, expressing excitement about the possibilities that lie ahead.
“We’re looking forward to continued partnerships with PYB to help promote the health and well-being of the young people of Philadelphia,” he said.
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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