Geriatric Medicine News and Events

Dr. David Nace tapped to join federal commission to protect nursing homes from outbreaks
The Division of Geriatric Medicine’s Dr. David Nace was one of 25 experts named to serve on the White House’s new Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes.
PA Legislation to Address COVID-19 In Nursing Facilities
Department of Medicine clinical leaders Dr. David Nace, Dr. Mark Gladwin, Deborah Brodine, and Nicole Fedeli assisted Governor Tom Wolf with recent legislation that addresses outbreaks of COVID-19 in nursing home facilities. The legislation provides $350 million for...
Dr. David Nace investigates Nursing Home Stewardship for UTIs
Congratulations to Dr. David Nace and colleagues on an original investigation published in JAMA, “A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home Residents.”
Our Geriatric Medicine Best Docs 2019-2020
Pittsburgh Magazine has released their 2019-2020 Best Docs list. Congratulations to our Geriatric Medicine doctors! Daniel Forman, MD Shuja Hassan, MD David Nace, MD, MPH Elizabeth O'Keefe, MD David Pasquale, DO Neil Resnick, MD Eric Rodriguez, MD, MPH Fred Rubin, MD...
VIDEO: Pitt AGS Student Chapter Addresses Ageism and COVID-19
Members of our American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Student Chapter at Pitt created the video below, recognizing the tremendous challenges our health system now faces combating COVID-19 and related ageism.That video by our student chapter was outstanding and heartfelt....
Dr. David Nace on Effects of COVID-19 on Older People and Nursing Homes
The Washington Post, New York Times, and Philadelphia Inquirer have all quoted the Geriatric Division's David Nace, MD, MPH, in recent articles addressing the effect of COVID-19 on older people. Read the stories at the links below. How to Protect Older People...

Department of Medicine Faculty Receive Excellence in Patient Experience Awards
Congratulations to the 2019 awardees!
A trial led by Drs. Namita Ahuja and Sachin Yende seeks to reduce hospital readmissions
1 in 3 sepsis survivors die within a year. An innovative trial led by Drs. Namita Ahuja (UPMCHealthPlan and Pitt Geriatrics) and Sachin Yende (PittCCM and VAPittsburgh) seeks to reduce hospital readmissions with an award from PCORI and help from @SepsisAlliance. READ...
Study by Drs. Weiner and Rossi suggests benefits of Aging Back Clinics
A study by Drs. Debra Weiner and Michelle Rossi suggests that use Aging Back Clinics (ABC) for older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) may reduce both pain and exposure to other potential morbidity. Weiner DK, Gentili A, Rossi M, et al. Aging Back Clinics—a...

Dr. Aditi Gurkar presents at TEDxPittsburghWomen
Aditi Gurkar, PhD, presented "The Science Behind the Future of Aging" at the TEDxPittsburghWomen event on December 6, 2019. Watch and listen to her talk below. Dr. Gurkar is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, and a Principal...
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