The Joan and Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine advances the health and quality of life of older adults, people living with serious illness, and their caregivers. Through compassionate, relationship-centered clinical care, innovative education, and impactful research, our interprofessional team delivers coordinated services across care settings while promoting elder justice, age-friendly health systems, and community partnership in collaboration with the UTHealth Institute on Aging.
Paulino and Wong Earn Fellow Status from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Rex Alvin Paulino, MD, AGSF, and Angelique Wong, MD, of UTHealth Houston, recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). This is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member. The Academy is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Read the full story »
Real Talk in Medicine: Maureen Beck, DNP
Time is always marching forward, but when it comes to aging, you can, in fact, turn back the clock. In this episode of Real Talk in Medicine: UT Physicians, Maureen S. Beck, DNP, a geriatric medicine specialist, shares advice for aging well.
Getting older should be celebrated, and Beck offers powerful insights on how to live a long and healthy life.
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