Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society

A professional organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of the elderly in the Delaware Valley

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Welcome to EPGeriatricsSociety.org
The Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society (EPGS)

Geriatrics is one of those words that means different things to different people. Recently, I asked several people what they thought the term meant. A tall, well-groomed university student said geriatrics is..."The study of old people". more»

UPCOMING EVENT

EPGS 21st Annual Research Night
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 5:30 PM
Law Offices of Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLC
Justice Roberts Room, 123 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
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Network with Colleagues, enjoy a casual Dinner and Learn from Health Professionals as they Present Innovative Research and Lead Discussion
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Click here to register
Members - $25 / Fellows - $25 / Non-Members - $35
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For more event information:
contact Nancy Carpey at 610-812-1583 or nancy@epgeriatricssociety.org
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PAST EVENT

April 18, 2013 Cathedral Village
The Use of Psychotropic Medications in Long-Term Care: The Newest Frontier
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Robert Smith, MD, Medical Director of Cathedral Village, introducing the Program

David Hoffman, Esq. of David Hoffman & Associates, PC opening the discussion of Psychotropic Medications and the Legal/Regulatory Perspective

Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, Health Policy University of the Sciences, Mercy Life presenting the Physician Perspective on Psychotropic Use

Thomas C. Snader, PharmD, President, TCS Pharmacy Consultants presenting the Consultant Pharmacist’s Role in Assuring Appropriate Antipsychotic Use

Patrick Loughlin, MSW, LSW, Cathedral Village- Director of Supportive Services presenting the Role and Purpose of the Antipsychotic Medication Review Committee

EPGS is Looking for a Few Good Men & Women!
Attention all Members: The Board of Directors Invites YOU to Become More Involved!
We have openings on the following committees and value your input:

Education Committee-responsible for planning educational programs
Finance Committee-responsible for creating a budget and running the financial affairs of EPGS
Membership Committee-supports efforts to increase membership, including website
Legislative Committee-responsible for advocacy & marketing EPGS

Committees meet by phone call, online and/or in person and are determined by the chairperson who serves on the Board of Directors.

For more information: Contact Nancy Carpey at 610-812-1583 or Nancy@EPGeriatricsSociety.org

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EVENTS
	21st Annual Research Night Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 5:30 PM

	Board Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 6PM

MEMBERSHIP
	Join the EPGS Find out what the EPGS can do for you: more»

NEWS / HAPPENINGS
	Newsletter more»

JOBS more»
	Clinician-Educator for Geriatric Medicine Teaching Program

	Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

	Geriatrician wanted in Suburban Philadelphia Hospital

	Medical Director

	AGS Career Connection Browse Jobs by Category or Location

SPONSOR INFORMATION
	Find out what the EPGS can do for your business: more»

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