The Institute of Gerontology is the hub for students and more than 25 faculty at the University of Georgia to foster innovation in research, education and outreach for older populations. The Institute focuses on interventions and policies to enhance healthy aging, alleviate health disparities, improve housing, and promote psychological, physical, nutritional and financial well-being.

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UGA provides Alzheimer’s education to Georgia primary care providers
UGA provides Alzheimer’s education to Georgia primary care providers

On a cold sunny morning in early February, over 100 health and medical professionals from across the state of Georgia gathered at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and online to

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CPH In the Media: February 2024
CPH In the Media: February 2024

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of February 2024: Double Dawg students Caleb Snead’s research and service work in rural Georgia was profiled by

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Inaugural Research Day Celebrates Team Science
Inaugural Research Day Celebrates Team Science

Over 100 faculty, staff and students from the UGA College of Public Health gathered on Friday, February 9, for the College’s inaugural Research Day. The event brought together researchers from

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