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Institute Director Recieves Phi Kappa Phi Award

Nov 15, 2007 - 12:19:56 PM
The Institute of Gerontology congratulates Dr. Leonard Poon, Institute Director, for being the 2008 Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 32 Love of Learning faculty recipient.    » Read more

Institute Participates In Alzheimer's Disease Memory Walk

Nov 13, 2007 - 3:57:08 PM
Our "UGA G-Dawgs" team raised over $2,300 for the Alzheimer's Association in the recent Memory Walk, held Oct. 20.    » Read more

GEC Funding Continued

Nov 7, 2007 - 12:14:05 PM
The Institute announces the continuation of funding of its Georgia Geriatric Education Center (GGEC). This $1.26 million dollar grant is funded by the Health Research Service Administration beginning September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010. The mission of this Center is to increase health literacy and to train health professionals in the care and safety of older adults, especially in Georgia's medically-underserved areas.    » Read more