Dakota Geriatric Program Description
The purpose of this program is to employ evidence-based strategies to strengthen Geriatric knowledge among health professionals, integrate Geriatrics into primary health care and improve dementia care. The Dakota GWEP seeks higher quality care of older adults, helping primary care teams transform into age and dementia-friendly enterprises.
Program Objectives
Staff
Gunjan Manocha, PhD
Associate Program Director, Director of Geriatric Educationgunjan.manocha@und.edu
(701) 777-4455
Advisory Board
Tom R. Prohaska, PhD-
David Palm, PhD -
Don Warne, MD, MPH -
Lisa Gwyther, MSW, LCSW -
Steve Barczi, MD -
Gail Roux, PhD, NP-C, FAAN
Funder
The Health Resources & Services Administration
The Dakota Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program is supported by funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling 3.75M with 15% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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