About Gerontological Health
Our mission is to stimulate public health actions to improve the health, functioning, and quality of life of older persons and to call attention to their health care needs. Gerontological Health Section members fulfill that mission in part through research and advocacy aimed at reforming governmental health care programs, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. Section members are also active in administration, direct service, research, and education in community health promotion, community organizing, program development and evaluation, and other ways of bringing public health innovations to older persons. The Section is also concerned with the health and social needs of the younger disabled as they make their transition into the health care delivery system organized for the aged. Your expertise, involvement, and support are most welcome.
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