POMA Foundation Grants in Action – Ep. 102

In this episode of POMA DOes…, John J. Kalata, DO, POMA Foundation Chair and Past President, highlights the impact of two POMA Foundation grant programs: Community Enhancing Grants and Resident Wellness Grants. He is joined by Becca Swick, LC, MPA, LPN, BSW, of The Sight Center of Northwest PA, and POMA Past President Frank M. Tursi, DO, who shares his experience participating in the National Diabetes Prevention Program in collaboration with Becca's team. Together, they discuss how the program improves patient outcomes through education, screening, and community outreach. The conversation also features Sierra Lovisone, DO, PGY-1, Indiana Regional Medical Center Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, who received a Resident Wellness Grant for her program and shares how a simple team-based activity helped strengthen morale and connection during residency. Together, the episode showcases how POMA Foundation grants are making a meaningful impact on both community health and physician well-being. Key Takeaways:   Community grants drive meaningful impact. Programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program help identify at-risk patients, improve health literacy, and deliver resources that benefit physicians, patients, and their communities.   Physicians don't have to do it alone. Community-based programs provide structured, no-cost support that extends care beyond the office and helps patients stay engaged in lifestyle change.   Wellness matters at every level. Resident Wellness Grants create opportunities for connection, stress relief, and improved morale, helping combat burnout and strengthen care teams.   Interested in learning more about diabetes prevention or getting involved? To connect with The Sight Center of Northwest PA, contact Becca Swick at [email protected] or 814-455-0995 x110 to schedule an educational session for your practice. To learn more about the National Diabetes Prevention Program, visit the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program webpage.   Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/ X: http://www.x.com/POMA_DOs  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pomados