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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A look back at California Health Care conference in Sacramento on September 23rd. As a panelist on “Aging and Elder Care,” Dr. Lindsey Yourman shared her perspective on the growing challenges facing older adults and the need to make aging and elder care a greater priority. #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking back on a great Grand Rounds at Tulane University School of Medicine with Dr. Alison Moore, Dr. Victor Thannickal, and Dr. R. Osvaldo Navia, MD, MBA. Grateful for the conversation, collegiality, and shared commitment to advancing care for older adults. #TulaneMedicine #GrandRounds #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Dr. Alison Moore delivered the Amanda Sanford Hickey Grand Rounds at the University of Michigan! A wonderful day of learning, collaboration, and connecting with Geriatrics & HPM Fellows. #UCSDGGPC #GrandRounds

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Earlier this week, Dr. Ian Neel joined San Diego Immunization Coalition for an expert panel discussion on vaccination strategies for older adults. Great opportunity to share insights & collaborate on approaches to protecting the health of our aging population! #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Yesterday, Division members Drs. Benjamin Han and Sarah Evans staffed our Opioid Overdose Awareness Day booth at the VA, helping raise awareness, share resources, and support our Veterans. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and joined us in this important effort. 💜 #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Great to see Division Chief Dr. Alison Moore and Dr. Annie Nguyen out supporting St. Paul's PACE fundraiser! Proud of our team's commitment to community partners advancing care for older adults. #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are so proud of our Division: we were ranked No. 15 nationally for Geriatrics in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. UC San Diego Health is No. 1 in San Diego and in the nation’s top 20 hospitals! Congratulations!! #UCSDHealth #BestHospitals #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

2026-27 Geriatrics Fellowship Boot Camp continues with hands-on learning, teamwork, and plenty of new connections. We’re so excited to have this outstanding group join #UCSDGGPC! 💙

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Dr. Alison Moore is featured in CNN Health, providing expert perspective on GLP-1 medications and healthy aging. Her insights emphasize the importance of maintaining muscle and function during weight loss. #UCSDGGPC www.cnn.com/2026/07/01/h...

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Welcome to our 2026-27 Geriatrics Fellows! 🎉 Boot Camp is underway as they begin their fellowship journey at @UCSD. We’re excited to support you through a year of learning, mentorship, and growth. Welcome to the team! #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Representing the San Diego Alzheimer’s Disease RCMAR at the 2026 National RCMAR Meeting in Rockville, MD! Pictured: Krystal Kittle, Zvinka Zlatar, Laura Coco, Rae'hijah Cooper, Annie Nguyen, Alison Moore & Jennifer Reichstadt. #ADRCMAR #RCMAR #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

From the podium to the House floor— Dr. Toluwalaṣé (Laṣé) A. Ajayi during the American Medical Association House of Delegates, following her re-election to the Board of Trustees and appointment as Chair of the Board. We are so proud! #UCSDGGPC #AMA

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congratulations to Nhi Ngoc Quynh Nguyen & Karen Villegas, recipients of the Ruth Covell Award in Geriatrics, and Yasmin (“Yaz”) Zuch, recipient of the Palliative Care Award! We’re proud to celebrate these future leaders in geriatrics and palliative care. 🎉 #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Congrats to Dr. Frank Ferris on being the 2026 recipient of the Walther Cancer Foundation Supportive Oncology Award! 🎉 Presented at the @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting, it recognizes outstanding contributions to supportive oncology & improving care for patients with cancer. #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Congrats to Dr. Frank Ferris on being the 2026 recipient of the Walther Cancer Foundation Supportive Oncology Award! 🎉 Presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting, it recognizes outstanding contributions to supportive oncology & improving care for patients with cancer. #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Congratulations to Geriatrics fellow, Emily Venvertloh, on receiving the Fellow-in-Training Award as first author on the fellows’ Quality Improvement project abstract! 🎉👏 We are so proud. #UCSDGGPC #QualityImprovement

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

From geriatrics to palliative care, we support patients and families in living with dignity, comfort, and independence—year-round. #ChampionYourHealth #UCSDGeriGeroPal #UCSDGGPC #OlderAmericansMonth

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Health includes mobility, cognition, social connection, and quality of life. Our care focuses on the whole person across aging and illness. #UCSDGeriGeroPal #UCSDGGPC #ChampionYourHealth #OlderAmericansMonth

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Wishing Marielle Bolaño & Veronica Gonzalez all the best! We’re grateful for their contributions & excited to see them continue making an impact in aging and palliative care through UCSF Geriatrics & Palliative Care and the VA Home Based Primary Care Program in SD. 👏 #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Dr. Lindsey Yourman, MD met with Assembly member Tasha Boerner to discuss priorities for older adults in SD, including housing affordability, rental burden, & support for aging populations. Exciting conversations to advance actionable solutions for older adults in our region. #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The Molina Lab and friends competed in the annual Aloha Day Outrigger Challenge in April, hosted by Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club! 🌺🚣 This was the lab’s 4th year participating. Thank you to Dr. Anthony Molina for sponsoring this fun tradition year after year! #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Healthy aging includes prevention and early action. Regular care, nutrition, and activity can help manage or prevent many chronic conditions. #UCSDGGPC #UCSDGeriGeriPal #ChampionYourHealth #OlderAmericansMonth

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Last week, Aladdin Shadyab presented at the Women’s Health Initiative Annual Investigator Meeting held at @NIH headquarters. Pictured w. Janine Clayton, Associate Director for Research on Women’s Health & Director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health. #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care is committed to supporting the emotional well-being of older adults, caregivers, & families through compassionate care, research, & education. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #UCSDGGPC

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Championing your health means being an active partner in your care—asking questions, understanding options, and making informed decisions. #ChampionYourHealth #UCSDGeriGeroPal #UCSDGGPC #OlderAmericansMonth

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Congrats to Dr. Benjamin Han on his presentation today at the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting on “Special Considerations in Caring for Older Adults with Pain and Opioid Use Disorder,” highlighting key challenges and strategies for complex care. #AGS2026 #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Closing out the week at #AGS2026—so proud of @UCSD’s incredible representation! 🎉 Today (Friday's) schedule of UCSD at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Another great day coming up at hashtag#AGS2026—proud of @UCSD’s continued presence and impact! 👏 Today (Thursday's) schedule of UCSD at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Great to see @UCSD kicking off strong at #AGS2026 today! 👏 Today (Wednesday's) schedule of UCSD at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Dr. Aladdin Shadyab recently presented at Solana Beach Community Connections, where he delivered his talk, “Thrive for Life: Lessons from Decades of Research on Healthy Aging.” #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Dr. Tessa Antalan, MD, FACP represented UC San Diego at the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting last week, sharing in clinical updates, workshops, and collaboration with internal medicine professionals. #ACPIM #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDInternalMedicine

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Triton Giving Day is this month! Support UCSD Geriatrics as we deliver compassionate, person-centered care & train the next generation of clinicians for our aging society. Give to Geriatrics today: tritongivingday.ucsd.edu/campaigns/ge... #TritonGivingDay #UCSDHealthyAging

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Congrats to division member Kevin Yang for joining the UCLA National Clinical Scholars Program Cohort 2026-2028! #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Faculty, Staff and Fellows came together for the 3rd Annual UC San Diego Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Retreat, covering the critical topic of providing feedback followed by a thoughtful reflection and discussion of didactic content enhancement ideas. #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Great night out with the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care cheering on UCSD at the UCSD vs. UCI basketball game! 🏀💙 Always nice to connect outside the clinic and classroom.

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Celebrating with partners at a Glenner event — Scott Tarde, CEO of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, alongside our Division Chief Dr. Alison Moore, and members, Drs. Ian Neel, Annie Nguyen, and Khai Nguyen, MD,MHS.

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Big news! UCSD at Home won the 2025 CAPH/SNI Quality Leaders Award 🏆 for “Telehealth ED-TOC,” which is transforming how Medicare patients transition from the ED to home. Safe, effective, patient-centered care in action. vimeo.com/1139046933 @ucsdhealth.bsky.social #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming fellows for 2026–27! 2 new physicians will join our Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, and 8 will join the UCSD/ScrippsHealth Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Excited for the year ahead!

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday, support compassionate care, groundbreaking research, and train the next generation of aging specialists at @UCSD. Your gift helps improve the lives of older adults in our community and beyond. Give here: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/give/index.h...

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🚨 Recruitment open for 2026-27 AD-RCMAR Scientists! Early-career researchers can get pilot funding, mentorship, and career support in cognitive aging & dementia prevention. UCSD + SDSU partnership. Apply & share! www.sdadrcmar.org/apply

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Dr. Alison Moore presented her work at #GSA2025: “Preparing Geriatrics-Trained Physicians to Discuss Cannabis With Their Older Adult Patients.” Proud to see her leading essential conversations in healthy aging and clinical education! #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

So proud of Dr. Alison Moore, honored with the @ASCPharm Plein Memorial Lecture Award for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics, mentorship, and advancing the science of healthy aging! 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Proud of Dr. Tessa Antalan, who helped organize and presented at the American College of Physicians Region 3 Meeting! A wonderful example of UC San Diego faculty leadership in action. 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics #ACP #AcademicMedicine

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

👏 UC San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalaṣé (Laṣé) A. Ajayi, AMA Board Chair-Elect, joined #CMAHOD to discuss key federal issues and the power of advocacy in shaping the future of medicine. #UCSDGGPC #PalliativeCare

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Honoring October Health Literacy Month 2025, Dr. Khai Nguyen shared key insights on “Communication About Medications” — helping patients and providers connect for better, safer care. 💊✨ #HealthLiteracyMonth2025 #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Dr. Alison Moore had a wonderful time catching up with colleagues and mentors in geriatrics — including Dr. Laura Hart (former UCSD Skaggs faculty, now at UW’s Plein Center) and her former UCLA Geriatrics teachers Dr. Dan Osterweil and Dr. Joe Ouslander. 💛 #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Don’t miss Dr. Khai Nguyen presenting at "Health Literacy Month: Communications about Meds" October 23, 10 am–12 pm. Attend in person or online. In-person registration: ucsandiegohealth.trumba.com/UCSD-nursing... Virtual registration: ucsandiegohealth.trumba.com/UCSD-nursing... #UCSDGeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to all the amazing physicians in our Division recognized as 2025 Top Docs by San Diego Magazine! We’re so proud of your dedication to advancing care for older adults. 💙 👉 See the full list: health.ucsd.edu/top-doctors/ #UCSDGeriatrics #TopDocs #SanDiegoMagazine

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🎉 We’re pleased to announce Dr. Annie Nguyen as Director of the Healthy Aging Research Program at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health. Her work focuses on aging & chronic conditions, including HIV, through community-based approaches. #UCSDgeriatrics

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UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care @ucsdggpc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🎉 Big news! Dr. Lindsey Yourman has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging — the state’s top advocate for older adults. Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙 #UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California

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