Gerontological Health
Become an active member of the Gerontological Health Section (GHS). Benefits of membership include an active scientific and awards program, colleagueship with leaders in the field, and the opportunity to become involved in shaping health and aging policy.
Members receive a regular newsletter filled with infomation on recent publications, grants, jobs, and other important information. And don't forget to browse the useful information in our Resources/Links pages (menu at left).
To join APHA and the GHS section click here . If you are already an APHA member you can now join the GHS as a second section for only $30 when you renew membership.
New Award! The Erickson Foundation Award is for research on aspects of active, healthy aging, and particularly on creating health communities. It includes a $1,000 cash prize. Read about it in the April 2009 issue of The Nation's Health.
Click here for the complete list of planned theme issues for the American Journal of Public Health for 2009-10.
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May is Older Americans Month. Click here to see the U.S. Census Bureau's facts for the month.
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CDC’s MMWR: Life Expectancy at Age 65 Years, by Sex and Race -- United States, 2000-2006, released on May 8, 2009, found that from 2000-2009, life expectancy at age 65 years increased by 0.9 year for the overall U.S. population.
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