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UCI Health Geriatrics

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

06/27/2025

We are proud to announce Lisa Gibbs, MD has been named Chair of the UCI Department of Family Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine!

Dr. Gibbs has served as interim chair since 2023 and brings decades of leadership in geriatric and family medicine. As the Ronald Reagan Endowed Chair of Geriatric Medicine, she has transformed clinical care, advanced research, and strengthened community partnerships.

Her visionary work has:
✅ Grown UC Irvine’s Division of Geriatric Medicine to 12 board-certified faculty
✅ Expanded senior care with new clinical sites
✅ Helped UCI Health earn Age-Friendly Health System designation
✅ Spearheaded multi-institutional collaborations like CAGI
✅ Elevated care through data-driven, value-based models
✅ Led research initiatives with major federal and foundation support
✅ Published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presented nationally

As she steps into this new leadership role, Dr. Gibbs remains deeply committed to advancing geriatric medicine and championing innovative, compassionate care for aging populations.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gibbs on this well-deserved appointment! 👏

06/16/2025

in the news! Bringing a pet into your life can spark joy in unexpected ways. These joys of pet ownership aren’t limited by age, but they can be especially profound for older adults who often face reduced social engagement and physical challenges. “For seniors who are feeling isolated, a pet can be transformational, offering connection and purpose,” says UCI Health geriatrician Dr. Lisa Gibbs. “You just need to make sure the situation is a win-win for the owner and the pet.” Whether it’s encouraging you to get outside for daily walks or offering comfort during quiet moments at home, a furry companion can contribute meaningfully to both your physical and emotional health. View article at link in bio or at following link: https://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2025/05/power-of-pets-for-older-adults?

06/14/2025

🧠✨ Dr. Sonia Sehgal, medical director at SeniorHealth Center, served on the medical panel at the Brain Wellness and Resource Fair yesterday, sharing expert insights on brain health and aging. Meanwhile, coordinator, Kathryn Kennedy represented UCI Health Geriatrics at our resource table, highlighting our educational and clinical programs. Grateful to be part of a community dedicated to supporting older adults and caregivers! 💙

05/31/2025

UCI proudly hosted the CAGI (California Academic Geriatrics Institutions) Conference on our campus for the second year in a row! 🧠💙 Over 200 dedicated geriatrics professionals from across California came together for a full day of poster sessions, fireside chats, and meaningful networking — all focused on advancing the future of aging care across California. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🔥🧓

Zot zot, UCI! 🐜💥

05/22/2025

Proud to have so many of our providers, staff and fellowsrepresenting at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting in Chicago this month! 🌟 Grateful for the chance to connect, collaborate, and advance compassionate, evidence-based care for older adults.

05/21/2025

Last week, UCI Geriatrics’ very own Dr. Katherine De Azambuja visited the Laguna Woods Village Community to talk all things Healthy Aging! 🧡👩‍⚕️

She shared great insights on the biology of aging 🧬, what “healthy aging” really means, and how lifestyle choices — like staying active and eating well 🥗💪 — can make a big difference.

We loved connecting with the Laguna Woods community and empowering older adults to age well and thrive! 🌟

04/23/2025

Still thinking about giving? It’s not too late!
UC Irvine Giving Day is happening NOW—and your support matters.

There’s still time to make an impact in the lives of older adults through the Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology. Your gift fuels dementia education, elder abuse prevention, compassionate care, and so much more.

PLUS—every dollar you give will be matched up to $575!
That means double the impact for healthy aging and quality of life in our community.

Let’s finish strong together. Give today through the link in our bio or visit: https://givingday.uci.edu/giving-day/98671/department/98790

04/22/2025

🎉 UC Irvine Giving Day is HERE! 🎉
The moment has arrived to make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community. When you give to the Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, your support empowers innovative care, dementia education, elder abuse prevention, and so much more.

🌟 Every gift will be matched up to $575—doubling your impact!
Let’s come together to promote healthy aging, dignity, and quality of life for all.

💛 Give now through the link in our bio or visit: https://lnkd.in/g8GMjHUD

04/21/2025

Tomorrow is ! 🎉 Help us champion the health, dignity, and independence of older adults by supporting the Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology. Every dollar you give—up to $575—will be matched by a generous donor, doubling your impact! 💙

Your support fuels programs in dementia care, elder abuse prevention, and age-friendly health systems. Be part of something powerful.

Give today through the link in our bio or here: https://givingday.uci.edu/giving-day/98671/department/98790.

04/18/2025

The countdown is on! ⏳ Only 3️⃣ days until ! Join us in supporting the Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology.

Your donation will directly improve the health and well-being of our older adult community—and a generous donor will match every gift up to $575!

Together, we can make a lasting impact on optimal aging and empowered longevity. Don’t miss your chance to give! Visit the following link to make your donation today: https://givingday.uci.edu/giving-day/98671/department/98790.

04/02/2025

Dr. Lisa Gibbs, Interim Chief of and Chief of the , took an unforgettable ride on the Zamboni during Health & Wellness Night at the game on April 1! 🏒❄️ She even got to meet Wild Wing! 🦆

04/01/2025

Neika Saville, MEd, Associate Director of Education at Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, attends the Age-Friendly Health System-Wide Spread Collaborative Learning Session in Atlanta, GA. Joining 20 other health systems in this prestigious group, she shares UCI Health’s journey in implementing the 4Ms of age-friendly care across care settings and our commitment to expanding this initiative.

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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