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.
