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Alison Moore, MD, MPH

@alisonmooremd.bsky.social
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Geriatrician, scientist, Division Chief of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care, Director of the Stein Institute for Research on Aging at University of California San Diego. Love older adults, research on substance use, health equity, technology.

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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Our culturally adapted behavioral intervention, delivered by community health workers in Spanish, reduced unhealthy drinking in Latinos. This is a promising approach to addressing alcohol-related disparities in Latino communities. @jsadjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.15288/jsa...
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Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrates Efficacy of a Culturally Adapted Behavioral Intervention Delivered in Spanish by Community Health Workers to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Latino/as: Jour...
Objective: Latinos/as comprise nearly 20% of the U.S. population; 25% report past-month binge drinking, and disparities in care persist. Culturally adapted interventions may improve outcomes and acces...
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Eating a delicious and free holiday meal with my dad courtesy of @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
doi.org/10.15288/jsa... To our knowledge, this is the first study to use this combination of components and positively impact unhealthy alcohol use in a Latino population. We hope this gets us one step closer to reduce unhealthy alcohol use and reduce alcohol-related health disparities in Latinos.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrates Efficacy of a Culturally Adapted Behavioral Intervention Delivered in Spanish by Community Health Workers to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Latino/as: Jour...
Objective: Latino/as comprise nearly 20% of the US population; 25% report past month binge drinking, and disparities in care persist. Culturally adapted interventions may improve outcomes and access. ...
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Thank you @nytimes.com reporter Dana G. Smith for giving me the opportunity to comment on Jane Goodall’s positive outlook and how it may have impacted her healthy longevity.
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
We had such a wonderful day! With the focus on resilience and so many attendees to come hear from experts and community members on this topic!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
This is great! Geriatrician Lindsey Yourman, a great public servant!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We are grateful to have gotten this distinction and thank our team and colleagues at UCSD Health who strive to provide excellent care to older adults everyday!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
More wisdom on cannabis in older adults shared by @benhhan and others www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/h...
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Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
California Academic Geriatrics Institutions 2nd Annual meeting was a blast! So thankful to have been there with my favorite people, geriatrics health professionals and researcher and policy makers who care about improving the lives of older adults!!
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Stein Institute for Research on Aging @healthyagingucsd.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social has been named president-elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social. The celebration of her new position began with the first pitch at a Padres game and reflection on a career grounded in care for older adults. Read more here: health.ucsd.edu/news/feature...
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Having a Ball: Alison Moore Clinches President-Elect Role
Alison Moore, MD, MPH, has been named president-elect of the American Geriatrics Society. In this Q&A, she offers insight into her field of geriatrics medicine.
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Great to be together at #AGS25!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Love that dog!
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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social shares insights on maintaining mental agility in retirement in a recent @nytimes.com article, "What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?" #UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
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Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.
It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.
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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Big congrats to @benhhan.bsky.social and incoming Geriatrics Fellow Julia Larson on their new publication! 🎉 Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work. Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #UCSDGeriatrics
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Trends in stimulant-related emergency department visits among adults in California, 2017–2021
Stimulants are becoming increasingly prevalent among overdoses, yet little is understood about how stimulant use impacts emergency department (ED) uti…
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
I love this topic! So much to learn.
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Outstanding news Dr. Shadyab!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Unforgettable moment for me!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Unmatched fun and what an honor! #UCSDhealth
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Highlight of a lifetime!!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
So grateful and happy to have this role! I have been a 30+ year AGS member and can’t wait to be its President-Elect!! @amergeriatrics.bsky.social @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We are so fortunate to have this leader amongst us!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We had a wonderful two days with @kbulloc2.bsky.social who shared her great wisdom about cultural humility in working with those with serious illness with us at @ucsdggpc.bsky.social
Dr Bullock with our geriatrics fellowship groupOn the UCSD campus
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
This is sure to be a great conference! www.rccn-aging.org/assets/uploa...
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
This is a great way to bring experts to your institution to learn and and develop collaborations!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
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Reinstate Black History Month, Pride Month, and other cultural events!
Google’s quiet removal of cultural events from their calendars last year is part of a broader trend of tech companies and businesses catering to far-right and extreme groups by rolling back inclusivit...
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
@lillabrody.bsky.social In Ma, looking forward to another #AGS meeting with daughter Lilla. This time she has Presidential poster and, well, I don’t.
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
@benjaminhan.bsky.social sharing what he has learned from participants in new syringe sharing program at Jennifer Moreno VA in San Diego. Important and impactful
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Many therapies offered at longevity clinics are not evidence based.
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Happy holiday times with our incredible team from the Stein Institute for Research on Aging!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Table 1, the earliest cohort at #Beeson2024!
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
@ClinSTARCC @AFARorg #ClinSTAR2024 @NIHAging
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Alison Moore, MD, MPH @alisonmooremd.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
So happy to be here with our 2024 cohort of health equity scholars at #clin-star meeting!
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