News/Press Releases

• @AmerGeriatrics released the Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS) – a vital resource designed to enrich the knowledge and practices of nursing staff and educators who care for older adults in assisted living communities. https://ow.ly/sf8h50SRgGs 

 New York, NY (August 5, 2024) - The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) proudly announces the release of the Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS), a vital resource designed to enrich the knowledge and practices of nurses and other members of the health care team working in assisted living communities as well as teaching providers who will work in these communities. This digital syllabus is a collaborative effort by leading geriatrics and assisted living experts, featuring 50 chapters divided into six key sections: Assisted Living Setting, Management and Leadership, Approach to the Patient and Philosophies of Care, Syndromes, Psychological Health, and Diseases and Disorders.

• AGS member, George Kuchel, has been appointed to serve as a member expert for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - https://ow.ly/yFfI50StIv5

The American Geriatrics Society extends its warmest congratulations to ADGAP President George Kuchel, MD, CM, FRCP on his appointment as a member expert of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ACIP develops recommendations on the safe use of vaccines in the United States. 

• AGS @AmerGeriatrics welcomes Mark Supiano, MD, AGSF as its new President at the 2024 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS24) https://ow.ly/HA1b50RylbM 

New York (May 7, 2024) — Mark A. Supiano, MD, AGSF will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the 2024 AGS Annual Scientific meeting which is taking place virtually May 9-11, 2024 (pre-conference days May 7-8).

• @AmerGeriatrics welcomes its newest class of fellows — a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. https://ow.ly/QpXi50RuJa6

New York (May 2, 2024) — Today the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced 14 AGS members who have been awarded AGS Fellowship over the past year.  This distinction recognizes AGS members for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age.

• @AmerGeriatrics Honors Expert & Emerging #Geriatrics Leaders at #AGS24  https://ow.ly/eKNt50Rsz8q

New York (April 30, 2024) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. This year’s award recipients include 21 leaders representing the breadth of medical disciplines championing care for us all as we age. 

• Congratulations to Dr. Rainier P. Soriano on being awarded the 2024 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for his work advancing geriatrics education. He will receive the award at #AGS24 https://ow.ly/XaCz50RooEr

New York (April 25, 2024) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that Rainier P. Soriano, MD, will be honored with the Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the education of health professionals in geriatric care. Dr.

• @AmerGeriatrics names William J. Hall, MD, MACP as the 2024 recipient of the Nascher/Manning Award in Geriatrics #AGS24 https://ow.ly/nmpZ50Rmhvp

New York (April 23, 2024) —The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will honor William J.

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics @HealthinAging announces Dr. Michael Devinney (@Mike_Devinney) as the 2024 recipient of the Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties. https://ow.ly/Gwvy50Riaae

New York, NY (April 17, 2024) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation today announced that Michael Devinney, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University as the 2024 recipient of the Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties. 

• Members of the @AmCollSurgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification program team to present Henderson State-of-the-Art lecture during @AmerGeriatrics’ #AGS24 virtual annual meeting with a focus on how this program improves outcomes for older adults undergoing surgery.

• @AmerGeriatrics recognizes the Institute for Health Care Improvement @TheIHI for its work to advance age-friendly healthcare for all of us as we age with its 2024 David H. Solomon Memorial Public Service Award. https://ow.ly/t3kO50RcXjP

New York (4/11/2024) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that it will be honoring the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) with its David H.