Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds: Healthy Aging Starts with Prevention: An Overview of the New York State Master Plan for Aging

Description

This Grand Rounds session presents an introductory overview of the Master Plan for Aging in New York State, with an emphasis on prevention and preventive health. Participants will gain initial insights into the plan's aims, its foundational role in shaping policies for an aging population, and the implications for healthcare practices, particularly in the context of preventive strategies. The session will convene subject-matter experts to discuss resources available for healthcare providers, outline the significance of the plan, and give a foundational understanding of how to address and prevent health concerns of New York State's aging population.

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Session Details

Moderator:

  • James V. McDonald, MD, MPH
  • Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health

Opening Remarks:

  • Erin M. Bell, PhD, MS
  • Interim Dean at the University of Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences

Special Appearance:

  • Adam S. Herbst, Esq.
  • Deputy Commissioner Aging & Long-Term Care, Chair, Master Plan of Aging

Speaker(s):

  • Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D.
  • Clinical Professor of Global Health, New York University College of Integrated Health Sciences
  • Dr. Linda Fried, M.D., MPH.
  • Dean, Columbia University's Mailman College of Integrated Health Sciences; Director, Robert N Butler Columbia Aging Center

Presentation

Continuing Education Information

  • CME credit availability has expired for this session.