1999 Award for Excellence in Program Innovation Publication Year:1999
This award was created in conjunction with the Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association, and was established to recognize the best practice models in Gerontology and Geriatrics. Emphasis is given to those innovative program that have effectively linked academic theory with applied practice in the field of public health and aging. Meet this year's winner, four honorable mentions, and twelve nominees and read all about their programs.
It is our hope that these model programs can be replicated in an effort to enhance services to the aging population throughout the U.S.
