Lao Theravada temple, established in the 1990s. Five monks currently in residence. Urban Philadelphia setting, surrounded by commercial buildings. The attendees are mostly Lao, although a small number of people of Cambodian and Vietnamese descent also attend. This temple was the site of an ongoing collaboration between the temple community and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Headed up by Brad Rosenfield, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, faculty and students from PCOM held an annual "Healthy Monks" event. They assisted the monks and members of the temple to enroll in Medicare, and to make healthier choices around diet. PCOM also organized a health fair at the temple that allowed over 100 members of the community the opportunity to receive flu shots, diabetes screening, blood pressure check-ups, as well as osteopathic manipulations.Wat Phouthathammram
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1104 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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May 26, 2017
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