Week In Review

Building on last week’s wrap-up on where we are and what to expect with the hantavirus outbreak, Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is continuing to keep track of the situation. YLE’s latest article highlights updates on the outbreak including the systems in Nebraska to monitor and quarantine individuals exposed to the disease, the public health and humanitarian perspectives, evidence regarding virus transmission, and communication from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AGS will continue to monitor and provide relevant updates to members.

We're looking ahead to building the program for #AGS27 and the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting Program Committee needs your help! We're accepting program proposals through June 30 for #AGS27, which will be held in Atlanta, GA May 20-22, 2027 (Pre-conference day: May 19). Get all the information you need about submitting and visit the online submission site here.

#AGS26 Around the World Social Media Winner

Congratulations to Aruna Josyula MD, MPH, CMD, the winner of the #AGS26 Around the World random drawing.  As this year’s winner, Aruna has received a $300 gift card to use at GeriatricsCareOnline.org.

During #AGS2026, participants from across the globe shared selfies of themselves tuning in, learning, and engaging with #AGS26 sessions. It was exciting to see attendees participating from so many different locations and settings, highlighting the truly global reach of the AGS community.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s #AGS Around the World Social Media Contest – it was so much fun connecting with you all while we participated in the 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting. Keep the conversation going year round by following AGS on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, X/Twitter, and Bluesky, and continuing to share your stories using #WeAreGeriatrics!

Appropriations season is in full swing and we are grateful to our members who are calling their elected representatives to educate them about the importance of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the Geriatrics Health Professions Programs, and the Veterans Affairs to our collective health and well-being as we age. This week, we are asking our members to call about funding for the NIA. Now is the time to make your voice heard about the issues that you care deeply about. Click HERE and phone your members of Congress TODAY!

For members interested in learning more about our regulatory and legislative efforts, we posted an update (through April 2026) which provides a short summary of what we have been up to. We encourage members interested in doing a deeper dive into our policy efforts to visit the Where We Stand section of our website.

Open to both new mentors and mentees, The AGS Online Mentoring Program makes it easy to share expertise, gain valuable insights, and foster relationships. Best of all, it’s available year-round, so you can connect and grow whenever the timing is right for you.

Through this online platform, you can customize your mentoring experience by specifying your interests, goals, and availability, ensuring you’re thoughtfully matched with a mentor or mentee who aligns with your needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick consult or a longer-term mentoring relationship – the AGS Mentor Match Program can help connect you.

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As healthcare advances and lifespans extend, many families are asking difficult questions about affordability, caregiving, ageism and quality of life. One year after the PBS premiere of Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, Road Scholar and the John A. Hartford Foundation will be hosting a special screening of “Aging in America: Survive or Thrive,” a PBS documentary based on Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Why Survive?”. This thoughtful film narrated by Martin Sheen explores the challenges and opportunities of an aging society and uplifts the voices of older adults and family caregivers.

The one-hour film is available for free educational screenings, which can be requested by filling out this form. You can join a free virtual screening on May 21, followed by a live discussion with producer Dr. Ken Dychtwald and director Neil Steinberg. Advance registration is required so reserve your spot today.

The AGS Opportunities for Investigators resource serves as a central location for geriatrics and aging-related opportunities such as grant funding, presentation or publication submissions, travel stipends for scholarly meetings, networking events, comment periods, and in-person or virtual meetings and webinars. A few opportunities we'd like to include are:

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is inviting nominations of individuals qualified to serve as members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force through May 23rd. AHRQ is seeking nominations from clinicians and researchers with expertise in evidence-based medicine, clinical prevention and primary care. Individuals with backgrounds in cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, pediatrics, family medicine, health economics and related fields are encouraged to apply. Self-nominations are welcome, and organizations may also nominate qualified candidates. 
   
• The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting feedback from the research community, stakeholders, and the public as it begins developing its next agency-wide Strategic Plan for FY27-FY31, which will guide NIH’s priorities and work over the next five years. All comments must be submitted electronically on the submission website by May 26th.
   
• NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites manuscripts to be considered for inclusion in an upcoming theme issue Assessing Implementation and Impact of the 4Ms Framework to Advance Age-Friendly Health Systems, on implementation, scaling, and impact of the Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) 4Ms Framework now through June 1st. 

The MyAGSOnline Events Calendar is a valuable resource to discover and register for upcoming events, webinars, and other opportunities. A few upcoming events we'd like to highlight are:

• Join the AGS Resident Section on Thursday, May 28th at 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT for their webinar, Educational Tools & Resources. This session will showcase a variety of practical tools and educational resources to support trainees in their training and professional growth. Hear from experts across the field of geriatrics on platforms, clinical references, and learning tools to use throughout training and beyond.
   
• The National Institute on Aging, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will bring together leading researchers June 1-2 for Zoster Vaccine and Dementia Risk Reduction: Evidence and Mechanisms. This virtual workshop will cover epidemiological evidence, potential biological mechanisms, opportunities to leverage existing datasets for future studies, and considerations for studying clinical efficacy.

Have an opportunity or event you'd like to see listed? Email the details to Jennifer Fisher at jfisher@americangeriatrics.org