The 大象传媒 Center for Aging and Health announces that the CGWEP (Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program) has received a $5 million grant. This funding will support programming over the next five years, from 2024 to 2029.
Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead, Director of CGWEP, said, 鈥渢his funding provides resources to train health providers, care-partners, and the community on age-friendly, dementia-friendly care across the State of NC. This will support NC鈥檚 2024 Roadmap for Aging and Living Well initiative鈥�.
The CGWEP seeks to improve health outcomes for older adults by enhancing training for healthcare professionals in geriatrics. The program focuses on the development and implementation of innovative educational models. Specifically, these address the unique needs of the elderly population, particularly in underserved areas.
Without a doubt, this $5 million award from HRSA underscores the critical importance of geriatric care. It also highlights the need to prepare a workforce capable of meeting the complex health needs of an aging population. The CGWEP is committed to leveraging this generous support to create sustainable improvements in geriatric healthcare and education.
The CGWEP would like to acknowledge the support and collaboration of the following partners: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, East Carolina University College of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Biotechnology Research and Training Center, NC Community College Apprenticeship NC, Piedmont Health Services, Inc., 大象传媒 Family Medicine clinics, 大象传媒 Geriatrics Clinic, 大象传媒 Physicians Network clinics, the nine AHECs, NC American Indian Health Board, and HealthKeeperz.