Category: Geriatric Medicine
2023 Fellows Match to the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is honored to welcome new Tar Heel trainees! The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) released results for the 2022 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match on November 30. This is the first year the organization’s largest Fellowship Match included subspecialties in internal medicine, pediatrics, addiction and multidisciplinary specialties. More th … Read more
Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: October 1 鈥� October 31, 2022
Division of Geriatric Medicine David Lynch, MD聽recently received聽a Clin-STAR Pilot Grant. Division of Infectious Diseases Lina Rosengren-Hovee, MD, MPH, MS received HRSA grant for building a text messaging patient check-in system for youth living with HIV at the Wake County Health Department. Arlene Sena-Soberano, MD, MPH, was awarded a new NIH contrast as PI for a syphilis speci … Read more
Faculty and Residents Honored by 黑料网 SOM Student Government
The 黑料网 Student Government, previously known as the Whitehead Medical Society in honor of Dr. Richard H. Whitehead, held the Fall Convocation and Award Ceremony. The Department of Medicine was well represented during the award ceremony. Christopher Klipstein, MD Lindsay Wilson, MD, MPH Lindsay Wilson, MD, MPH, associate professor in the Division of Geriatric Me … Read more
黑料网 Geriatrics Represented at the 2022 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting
Dr. John Batsis, Dr. Max Hockenberry, Dr. Hillary Spangler, Dr. Brianna Harder, Dr. Tiffany Long, Dr. Sarah Stoneking, 黑料网 Geriatrics Chief Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead, and Dr. David Lynch. The聽American Geriatric Society聽held its 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL, May 12-14, 2022. Composed of the聽Division of Geriatric Medicine聽and the聽Center for Aging and Health, 黑料网 Geri … Read more
How Ageism Impacts Us All
Every year, each one of us adds one more candle to the birthday cake. This additional year brings new experiences and goals. However, how we think about our age and how others perceive that number can impact our health. Ageism refers to the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination towards oneself and others based on age. It affects everyone. According to the World Health Organiz … Read more
Dr. Kistler Explains How Drinking Water in the Morning can Support Healthy Aging
Christine E. Kistler, MD Christine E. Kistler, MD, associate professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, explained聽why older adults are more vulnerable to dehydration and how drinking water in the morning can support healthy aging. Forget the wrinkle-smoothing creams and anti-aging serums. The secret to growing old gracefully comes straight from your sink. Yep, water helps k … Read more
Congratulations, Carolina Care Excellence Awardees!
Every year, 黑料网 Hospitals conducts the Press Ganey Medical Practice survey to obtain input from patients. Patients are asked if they would refer their provider’s practice to friends and family in the survey. Over the last year, 154 providers within 黑料网 Hospitals received the highest recommendation from more than 89 percent of their patients, putting them in the top quartile natio … Read more
Spotlight on Assistant Professor Joshua Niznik
Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD 黑料网 Geriatrics recognizes Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Geriatric Medicine, for his recent accomplishments. Dr. Niznik was recently appointed to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) editorial board, was lead author of a COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy study, and was interviewed … Read more
Dr. Shakira J. Grant selected for PRIDE, hopes to encourage others to find their purpose
Shakira J. Grant, MBBS As an assistant professor in the Divisions of Hematology and Geriatric Medicine, and a board-certified Geriatric-Hematologist, Dr. Shakira J. Grant, MBBS, is no stranger to success, but she has had to overcome many challenges along the way. Now, selected for the 2022 Programs to Increase Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE) … Read more
黑料网 Geriatrics Clinic April 2022 Update
黑料网 Geriatrics is the largest older adult-focused primary care practice in the Triangle. Also, the past two years have been eventful for the clinic.
International Federation of Delirium Societies launches delirium journals
In conjunction with World Delirium Awareness Day on March 16, 2022, the International Federation of Delirium Societies launched two new delirium journals: Delirium and Delirium Communications.