UC Davis Health has combined geriatric-focused specialties into its new Division of Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
To lead the new committed effort is Rebecca Boxer, a geriatrician and researcher.
In a 2022–23 survey of nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide, U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Health’s geriatric program 23rd in the nation based on patient outcomes, key programs and above-average patient experience. UC Davis Health has achieved age-friendly designations and developed specialized services focused on older adults. Boxer looks to expand that focus and expertise. Read more.