Center for Health Ethics, Arts and Humanities (CHEETAH) |
The Center on Aging will be co-sponsoring one of these events with the Center for health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities.
Join us September 4th for two events exploring the intersection of healthcare and humanities:
12:00 PM – Public Lecture: Building a Better Future with Medical and Health Humanities
Tanner Humanities Center (Jewel Box) & Zoom | Light lunch provided | CME Code: 77466
5:30 PM – Ethics Explored: Ameliorating Ageism in Healthcare
HELIX GS150 & Zoom | Light dinner provided | CME Code: 77465
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Rocky Mountain Geriatric Conference |
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All Hands On Deck!
Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Hospitalization and Surgery in Older Adults
September 11-12, 2025
University of Utah - HELIX Building
SLC, Utah
Keynote Speakers
Gretchen Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS, Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin
Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, Associate Director of Research, VA Eastern Colorado
Join us for a two-day conference focused on improving care for older adults facing the hazards of hospitalization and surgery. Topics include practical, team-based approaches to managing geriatric syndromes, preventing avoidable admissions, and supporting seriously ill, vulnerable geriatric patients.
More details including registering are located here:
https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/geriatrics/conferences/rocky-mountain
CME's and MOC will be provided.
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CMS GUIDE Program
Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Sorweid, Dr. Wendy Mohlman, and Liz Garcia-Leavitt from the CMS GUIDE Program team for achieving the milestone of enrolling the first GUIDE participants in July 2025.
CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure Update
The University of Utah Age-Friendly Collaborative team recently received notification from CMS that in addition to University Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, the University Orthopaedic Hospital and Huntsman Mental Health Institute are also subject to the attestation requirements of the CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure. Representatives from all 4 hospitals will be joining workgroups focused on meeting the requirements of the age-friendly domains within this Measure (see CMS Passes New 2025 Age-Friendly Hospital Measure). Please contact Heather Podolan if you are interested in participating in one or more of these workgroups.
Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care (CAFPH)
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has established a new CAFPH credential. For more information, see Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care | Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Age-Friendly SOTA (State-of-the-Art Conference)
Dr. Jorie Butler and Dr. Timothy Farrell will be attending the virtual State-of-the-Art (SOTA) conference about Age-Friendly Health Systems in VA in September 2025 sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development (ORD).
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Please join us for the second DHI DigiStars Symposium on Tuesday, September 23 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Natural History Museum of Utah (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108).
We welcome all faculty, staff, trainees, and collaborators to attend.
This event features early-career speakers in digital health from institutions across the country, each delivering 20-minute talks on emerging research and innovation in the field.
View the full list of speakers, their institutions, and talk titles on the flyer below. We also encourage you to download the flyer and share with your colleagues and any interested parties.
We ask that everyone register in advance. Please register by clicking here. Once registered, you should receive a confirmation email with details on how to download the event directly to your calendar.
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Walk to End Alzheimer's - September 27
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Geriatric Division Conferences |
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Please join the University of Utah, Division of Geriatrics and the Veteran Affairs Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center for Geriatric Grand Rounds and Translational Grand Rounds on Tuesday mornings.
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Dear Colleagues,
We’re inviting healthcare and long-term care professionals to share their views on Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)—no prior experience required. This short 10–15 minute anonymous survey explores your perspectives, especially related to MAID in dementia. You will have the chance to win 1 of 20 $100 visa debit cards. Your participation will help inform research, clinical practice, and policy.
Click below or view the attached flyer to participate or learn more:
👉 https://redcap01.brisc.utah.edu/ccts/redcap/surveys/?s=MN8RFCMWXJW4P8RE
Questions? Contact Dr. Kara Dassel: kara.dassel@nurs.utah.edu
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UCOA fall quarterly summit was held on Thursday, August 14 from Noon to 1:30 on Zoom. Chair Darlene Curley welcomed members and partners and with Executive Director Ence reviewed packet and shared key updates and recognized UCOA Sunset Review legislative sponsors. Report out to interim committee TBD.
Community Program Updates included registration updates for the Kaleidoscope Arts in Aging where classes are rapidly filling up and kicks off on Saturday August 30 at the Mid-Valley performing arts center and run for two weeks with events throughout the state. This program led by UCOA partner, Emily Christensen of Jewish Family Services has created this incredible collaborative event with other arts organizations and is a first for Utah. Spread the word. Registration on the UCOA website www.utahaging.org.
Caregiver Grant & Roundtable announcing the ACL grant via U Dept of Sociology’s Becky Utz and will operate program initiatives on caregiving education, etc. under the lead of Jen Morgan.
WISE Committees (Gov Cox initiative) UCOA will be serving in advisory role to four core committee in partnership with DAAS/DHHS.
Falls Prevention September awareness event is set at Wheeler Farm on September 23rd from 9 am to 1 pm. Free exhibits, demonstrations, and education.
Alzheimer’s Association Walks season is upon us, please support your team and the cause. There are three Senior Expos in the fall from Davis County to St. George.
Survey to health care providers obo is in the field to help assess how to enable resource communication via practicing providers and their patients.
Additional Reports
Darlene Curley discussed her DC Fellowship related to health policy and older adults. She used Utah in her project to share successful partnerships in the aging network and encourage the Commission body to consider applying for this opportunity.
World Senior Games CEO Kyle Case discussed the sheer size of the upcoming games in St. George and the social and physical benefits of participation and ways to volunteer.
Utah Foundation presented their research mission and relevant to aging policy. Discussed ways for future presentation collaboration.
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The Department of Internal Medicine’s Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) Workgroup and Division of Epidemiology’s HREC Section have been established to promote and support research, evaluation, and quality improvement work. It is led by Drs. Jerry Cochran and Megan Vanneman.
The HREC Section and Workgroup have set aside funding to support the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant. One grant of up to $30,000 or two grants of up to $15,000 each will be funded. Total available funding under this call will not exceed $30,000. The purpose of these awards is to advance the science and practice for health, wellbeing, and access to high-quality health care, public health, and social services in Utah, the Intermountain West, and nation for all persons regardless of sociodemographic, health, or economic backgrounds.
To schedule a feedback session, email hrec@hsc.utah.edu by September 12, 2025.
Deadline for submission is November 14, 2025, at midnight. For more information, go here. Please address any questions to hrec@hsc.utah.edu.
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Please Update your Directory Information |
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The bristlecone pine tree (Pinus longaeva) - the earth’s oldest inhabitant with a life span of almost 5,000 years - is found only in Utah and five other western states. Its extraordinary longevity and ability to adapt and survive in extremely harsh environmental conditions above 10,000 feet embodies the investigative spirit and mission of the Utah Center on Aging.
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