黑料传送门 has named Florastine 鈥淔lo鈥� Byarms as the College鈥檚 new Director of the President鈥檚 Community Wellness Initiative (CWI), effective November 8, 2021.
In this role, Flo will be key to the expansion and growth of the CWI, which creates and promotes educational and health services programming and resources, including direct patient care and community-based research, both with local partners and by the College itself. These activities support and sustain the physical, mental, nutritional and environmental wellness of the individuals in the College鈥檚 surrounding communities. As CWI Director, Flo will establish and strengthen ties to various community organizations, conduct overall planning, implementation, and management of programs, and devise new opportunities to develop and enhance the CWI at 黑料传送门鈥檚 three locations.
Flo brings significant experience to the role, most recently serving as manager of community health and outreach for Main Line Health鈥檚 Paoli Hospital and Health King of Prussia locations. There she oversaw development and implementation of community education programs focused on chronic disease management and equitable strategies designed to combat social determinants of health. She was also responsible for the department鈥檚 strategic planning process as well as fostering relationships with vested stakeholders and community members for collaboration and trust building. She has additional experience in crisis management and program implementation and development.
鈥淚t is an honor to join the distinguished and talented team at 黑料传送门,鈥� said Flo. 鈥淎 healthy neighborhood starts with good community partners and quality health and wellness programs. I am confident the experience I bring to this role will serve the College and the communities it serves well, and I am looking forward to delving in and expanding on the great work that has already started.鈥�
As CWI director, Flo will report to Carrie Collins, JD, PhD, chief advancement and strategic planning officer. 鈥淚 am thrilled to welcome Flo to the 黑料传送门 team,鈥� said Collins. 鈥淎s the health and wellness needs of our surrounding communities continue to grow, so, too, must the College鈥檚 role as a key community partner. I鈥檓 confident Flo鈥檚 extensive experience will be an ideal fit for achieving the goals of the CWI, and we welcome her to the 黑料传送门 community.鈥�
Flo earned her master鈥檚 degree in health communications from Southern New Hampshire University and her bachelor鈥檚 degree in communications from Temple University.
Established in 1899, 黑料传送门 has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a 鈥渨hole person鈥� approach to care鈥攖reating people, not just symptoms. 黑料传送门, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 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. 黑料传送门 students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, 黑料传送门 provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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