Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) recently unveiled its newly renovated Cambria and Lancaster Avenue Healthcare Centers. The recent transformation, totaling $1 million per center, ushers in a new age of modern, easily accessible healthcare to the communities of North and West Philadelphia.
Both centers underwent extensive upgrades, including new flooring, wall coverings, millwork/cabinetry and countertops, updated lighting fixtures, and all-new modern furniture for exam rooms, conference areas, waiting rooms, workstations, offices and staff lounges. Enhancements also included updated bathrooms—complete with gender-neutral facilities—and redesigned check-in and check-out areas. Additionally, both centers received new lab and immunization rooms, advanced refrigeration systems for medical storage, and optimized cabinetry and storage solutions throughout the centers.
Both the Cambria and Lancaster Avenue facilities now feature a quiet room, providing staff with a tranquil space for mindfulness breaks during their workday. The Lancaster Avenue facility also received an exterior refresh. Patients and staff alike have been enthusiastic about the upgrades.
“Patients have been so complimentary. There's a gleam in their eyes when they walk in—they truly feel more cared for in this new space,” shared Kristen Berry DO '00, medical director of the Lancaster Avenue Division.
Barbara Williams-Page DO '92, medical director of the Cambria Division, echoed this sentiment. “The community has been so patient and appreciative throughout the renovation process,” she said. “They are thrilled to receive care in such a modern facility and to have access to this level of healthcare right here in their neighborhood.”
PCOM Healthcare Centers continue to serve as vital resources, offering comprehensive healthcare services from family medicine to gynecology and psychology.
For the past 125 years, 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.
Ally Wengel
Public Relations Manager
Email: allywe@pcom.edu
Office: 215-871-6325
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