The New York College of Podiatric Medicine received a special “Boston Strong” Award from The Jenzabar Foundation in 2013. This unique award recognized NYCOPM students in their noble community service in the medical tent at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, providing assistance in the aftermath of the bombing.

Let’s see where they are now and how this grant has helped them help others:

On August 16th, in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) under the leadership of Dr. Anthony Iorio, along with Dr. Timothy Bui and 40 New York College of Podiatric Medical Students participated in a day of foot screenings at the ADA’s “Feria de Salud Sobre la Diabetes,” St. Mary’s Park, Bronx, New York. More than 3,000 underserved and under insured men, women and children from the community came to the event. As stated by Dr. Frank Spinosa, President of the American Podiatric Medical Association, “With proactive foot care, diabetes patients can reduce the risk of infection and amputation, improve function and quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.” In addition to foot screenings participants were also provided vascular, neurological and other critical examinations.

Faculty Volunteers (Doctors) for 2014 events:

Robert Eckles from West Point Boot Fit

Laurence Lowy from West Point Boot Fit

Mark Kosinski from Health Fair – Ralph Lauren Center

Steven Goldman from Health Fair – Ralph Lauren Center

Victor Jimenez from Health Fair – Ralph Lauren Center

Johanna Godoy from New Beginning International Ministry Health Fair

Marianne Surasi from 10th Annual Health Service Day (Promoted by Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell) and Charles Rangel Community Health Fair

Anthony Iorio from Feria de Salud and Friends In Need and Day of Hope Community Health & Resource Fair

Samuel Adegboyega from Feria de Salud

Sharon Barlizo from Day of Hope Community Health & Resource Fair

Peter Barbosa from Friends In Need

Kristina Karlic from Friends In Need

Steven Levitz from Aging Healthy in Harlem Senior Citizens Event

Susan Rice – Harlem’s 9th Annual Health Revival and Health Walk

Author: Desander Mas, Vice President Development & Operations, NYCOPM

Thank you New York College of Podiatric Medicine. We are glad to see The Jenzabar Foundation Award helping you do all this awesome work!