Partners for Education in Geriatrics (PEG)
Classes have begun for the PEG program. The HRSA grant for this three year program was received by the School of Nursing Director, Dr. Robin Remsburg. It will prepare nursing faculty in geriatrics and provide opportunities to develop strategies to incorporate geriatrics content and experiences into the undergraduate nursing curriculum. The program will also prepare faculty to sit for gerontological nurse certification.

CHHS Research

Faculty members in the College of Health and Human Services are engaged in a growing number of research activities to improve health and quality of life, as well as the health care system. Areas of emphasis currently include:

Health Economics, Health Care Financing, and Health Care Reform
Aging
Chronic Illness, Disability, and Rehabilitation Sciences

In The News

New Research Award

November 11, 2009 - Dr. Tony Yang, Health Administration and Policy, recently received notification of funding for his latest research project. The project will analyze the effect of non-medical exemptions to state school immunization laws on vaccine-targeted diseases. This research will be funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Celebration of Achievements

November 4, 2009 - On Wednesday, November 4, the Office of the Provost and the Office of Research & Economic Development hosted the eighth annual reception to honor the research, scholarly, and creative accomplishments of the university's faculty and students. Our CHHS display featured books, journal articles, video presentations, and other wonderful achievements by our faculty. Follow the thumbnail links below to see larger versions of each image. Learn more about CHHS Research.

CHHS Faculty Receives Prestigious Award

October 24, 2009 - Dr. Frank Whittington has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Clark Tibbitts Award from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. This annual award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to gerontology and geriatrics education as an educator, mentor, and scholar.

Care for Baby Boomers Gets Boost with New Geriatrics Education Program

October 14, 2009 - Beginning on Oct. 24, approximately 24 nursing faculty members from Northern Virginia nursing schools including Mason will undergo two 15-hour seminar courses, a two-week summer practicum, a three-day certification review course and follow-up booster sessions in order to be able to teach their undergraduate students how to provide treatment to older adults. As early as fall 2010, graduates from schools across the region may benefit from this faculty education program as nurse-educators begin to incorporate new PEG content into course materials. Read the Full Press Release.

Mason Hosts H1N1 Influenza Townhall Featuring Obama Administration Officials

September 22, 2009 - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Dr. Lisa Barrios of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held a town hall meeting with students and faculty at George Mason University to discuss how to prepare for flu season and reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus. School of Nursing students and CHHS Dean Dr. Shirley Travis were also in attendance at the event. Click on the thumbnails for larger images. Read more about this event.