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Todd James

Todd James Elected as AGS Fellow

Dr. Todd James has been elected into the newest class of American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Fellows. AGS Fellows represent a distinguished cohort of geriatrics experts recognized for a deep commitment to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for all older adults.

Louise Walter

Louise Walter attended UCSF New Hospital Groundbreaking Celebration

Louise Walter, MD attended the UCSF New Hospital Groundbreaking Celebration on 4/25/24 and learned how this new hospital is being built to be age-friendly and reduce the hazards of hospitalization for older people.  The new hospital is going to be huge and is represented as the big white building on the left side of both pictures.

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Carla Perissinotto

Carla Perissinotto Spoke in Rome on the Impacts of Loneliness

Carla Perissinotto, MD, MHS spoke in Rome last month with CareFirst and SOMOS Health on the impacts of loneliness on vulnerable populations.