| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| Description |
As the population of West Virginia continues to age, the need for geriatric care grows. Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) aims to increase the availability of appropriate care for the elderly through its Geriatrics Initiative. The program consists of three new training programs in geriatrics for physicians, pharmacists and nurse practitioners, geriatric research projects, and community activities and classes to support local seniors and their caregivers. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of the Geriatrics Initiative is to make healthcare more accessible and of higher quality for the elderly population served by Charleston Area Medical Center. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Three training programs for healthcare professionals are active. In 2010, one geriatric pharmacy resident, two geriatric medicine fellows, and six geriatric post-master's nursing students graduated the training programs. |
| Categories |
Health / Older Adults & Aging
Social Environment / Demographics
Health / Access to Health Services
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| Organization(s) |
Charleston Area Medical Center |
| Source |
Community Connections |
| Geographic Type |
Urban |
| Location |
City: Charleston, West Virginia |
| Primary Contact |
Brenda S. Grant
CAMC Health System, Inc.
Public Affairs
PO Box 1547
Charleston, WV 25326
304-388-7885
Brenda.grant@camc.org
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| For more details |
http://www.ahacommunityconnections.org/case-stu...
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| Target Audience |
Elderly |
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