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Clinical Services Offered by the UNC-CH Center for Aging and Health and Division of Geriatric Medicine Faculty Members at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC and Clinics of UNC-CH and Area Continuing Care Centers
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Front desk staff at the Geriatric Evaluation Clinic
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Center for Aging and Health faculty provide care to over 1,500 patients yearly in a number of clinics throughout UNC Hospitals. Through research on the most up-to-date treatment and effective clinical practices, POA clinicians are able to give superlative treatment to older adults. They also practice in continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities throughout the Chapel Hill area, including Britthaven, Carolina Meadows, Carol Woods, The Cedars of Chapel Hill, and Carolina House. Additionally, the POA maintains that interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for the optimum care of older adults. Teamwork by clinicians from multiple disciplines often allow for a more holistic approach to patient care. the center was formerly the Program on Aging. Its name was changed on July 1, 2007.
The Division of Geriatric Medicine was created by the Dean of the UNC-CH School of Medicine in 2003. This division includes many Center for Aging and Health faculty and other specialists throughout UNC Hospitals. In addition to its commitment to caring for older adults, the division allows medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty to gain additional training in the geriatrics. Faculty clinicians provide both in-patient and out-patient care through specialized clinics within the Division. Division members include Jan Busby-Whitehead, Andrew Greganti, Nurum Erdem, Anthony Caprio, Racquel Daley-Placide, Terrence Holt, Steve Kizer, Axalla Hoole, Laura Hanson, Holly Jean Coward, Gary Winzelberg, and Debra Bynum. One of the Division of Geriatric Medicine's primary missions is to provide state-of-the-art clinical care through the spectrum of health care settings for North Carolina's older citizens.
Research within the division is performed in collaboration with the Center for Aging and Health and other centers and schools. UNC-CH's designation as a Center of Geriatric Excellence by the John A. Hartford Foundation is an indicator of the university's growing strength in aging and age-related research. Through the fellowship in geriatric medicine, fellows have the option of obtaining an MPH from UNC-CH's nationally-ranked School of Public Health. Most geriatric medicine fellows are participants in the K30 research program and have access to a vast majority of resources including the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit, the Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, the Lineberger Cancer Center, and the Thurston Arthritis Center.
Division faculty are principal investigators on educational grants totaling approximately $5 million. These grants include the Carolina Geriatric Education Center grant, funded by the Bureau of Health Professions, and the Geriatrics Practice and Teaching Program, funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
Director, Debra Bynum, MD
This 10-bed unit treats frail older adults with multiple medical problems who are at risk for significant complications while receiving inpatient care for acute medical issues. A team of geriatric physicians, fellows, residents, and medical students cares for patients on this unit.
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Geriatric Evaluation Clinic
Holly Jean Coward, MD, Director
The Geriatric Evaluation Clinic serves older adults, 60 years of age and older, who face complex medical, social, and psychiatric problems. Patients are usually referred by their primary care physicians. The clinic provides a comprehensive assessment and evaluation by an experienced interdisciplinary team, including a geriatrician, geriatric pharmacist, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, geriatric psychiatrist, and neurologist. An individual plan is developed by the team and forwarded to the patient and his/her health care provider. For appointment information, call 919-966-1459.
Ambulatory Care Center at UNC Hospitals - More...
101 Mason Farm Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 966-7400 or email ambulatorycare@unchealthcare.org
Urinary Continence Clinic
Ambulatory Care Center at UNC Hospitals
Director, Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD
The Urinary Incontinence Clinic evaluates and treats men and women of all ages who have urinary incontinence. After the evaluation period, a clinician will outline a proper treatment plan for the patient. Using behavioral and pharmacological therapies, patients are treated for a multitude of urinary problems. For clinic information, call 919-919-966-1459.
Palliative Care Consult Service - More...
Laura Hanson, MD, Stephen Bernard, MD, Anthony Caprio, MD, and Gary Winzelberg, MD
Teams of nurses, doctors, social workers, and therapists from many fields, all of whom have extensive knowledge and training in end-of-life and palliative care, support patients with life-threatening and painful illnesses. In addition to the clinical service, the team provides education to physicians, nurses, health professions students, trainees, and community groups on pain management, symptom care, and emotional and spiritual support during the end of life. Physicians may refer patients to the service by calling 919-216-1549.
Geriatric Services
Long-Term Care
Center for Aging and Health clinicians currently provide clinical services at three long-term care sites: Carol Woods, Carolina Meadows, and The Cedars of Chapel Hill. These are continuing care retirement communities, with residential, assisted living, and nursing home care on site.
Carolina Meadows
100 Carolina Meadows
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8505
Tel.: (919) 942-4014 or (800) 458-6756
Fax: (919) 929-7808
Medical Director: Holly Jean Coward, MD
Official website: http://www.carolinameadows.org/
UNC Division of Geriatric physicians who treat patients at Carolina Meadows:
- Axalla Hoole, MD
- Terrence Holt, MD
- Debra L. Bynum, MD
- Holly Jean Coward, MD
Carol Woods Retirement Community
Carol Woods Retirement Community
750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(800) 518-9333
Medical Director: Gary Winzelberg, MD, MPH
Official website: http://carolwoods.org/
Request a brochure by sending an email to info@carolwoods.org
UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine physicians who treat patients at Carol Woods:
- Laura Hanson, MD
- Andrew Greganti, MD
- Gary Winzelberg, MD, MPH
The Cedars of Chapel Hill
100 Cedar Club Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 259-7000
1-877-433-3669 (toll-free)
Medical Director: Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD
Official Website: http://www.cedarsofchapelhill.com/index.php
UNC Division of Geriatric physicians who treat patients at The Cedars of Chapel Hill
- Nurum Erdem, MD, MPH
- Tony Caprio, MD
- Jan Busby-Whitehead , MD
- Nurse Practitioner, Fay Smith, RN, FNP
This page last updated 3/18/2008.
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