Geriatrics and Gerontology Centers Merge

Jeffrey Halter Photo: Martin Vloet

The University of Michigan has merged its Institute of Gerontology with the medical school’s Geriatrics Center to integrate U-M’s internationally recognized clinical, educational and research programs, which are expanding knowledge of the aging process and addressing the health care concerns of older adults.

“Bringing the two aging-related centers together will keep the University of Michigan at the forefront of research and help improve the health and well-being of our rapidly aging population,” says Jeffrey B. Halter, M.D. Halter is the director of the Geriatrics Center and a professor of internal medicine in the U-M Medical School. He will continue to serve as director of the newly combined center.

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Read the full press release:
www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2004/geriatrics.htm