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SeniorNavigator.org is a 501c3 not-for-profit, free public service for Virginians. As such, we do not sell advertisements or charge to be listed as a resource. To cover the expense of operating, SeniorNavigator relies on contributions from organizations in Virginia that have made a commitment to improving the lives of seniors in their community. Without the help of these organizations, SeniorNavigator could not provide its valuable service throughout the Commonwealth. To learn more about the organizations that support SeniorNavigator, click on the following links or scroll down the page.
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The Virginia Health Care Foundation was created in 1992 by Virginia's General Assembly and its Joint Commission on Health Care to increase access to primary care for Virginia's uninsured and medically underserved. The Foundation currently funds 55 community-based projects throughout Virginia and operates several programs of its own including The Pharmacy Connection and the Healthy Communities Loan Fund. SeniorNavigator started as one of the Foundation's initiatives.
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The CollisWarner Foundation seeks to identify, create and provide resources to innovative programs that focus on education and technology to better communities primarily in Virginia.
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The AOL Time Warner Foundation seeks to use the power of media, communications
and information technology to serve the public interest and strengthen society.
The Foundation engages the full range of AOL Time Warner's unique resources
to build innovative and sustainable programs in four priority areas: Equipping
Children for a Better Future; Extending Internet Benefits to All; Engaging
Communities in the Arts; and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. For
more information on the AOL Time Warner Foundation, visit www.aoltwfoundation.org.
AOL keyword: AOLTW FOUNDATION.
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Based in Roanoke, Carilion Clinic has evolved over the past 100 years
into a nationally recognized regional health care network serving southwest
Virginia. As we enter our second century of caring, we remain dedicated to
improving the quality of healthcare and making it available to all who need
it. Carilion is a leader in providing quality care for older adults, offering
a broad network of facilities and services, including 10 hospitals; 75 outpatient
sites (Winchester to Galax), rehabilitation, home health, hospice, nursing
home care, and geriatric assessment. With over 9,000 employees, Carilion is
the largest employer in the region, and serves approximately one million people.
In addition to its comprehensive and integrated system of health care services,
Carilion Clinic is committed to medical education and community betterment.
Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit organization.
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Community Memorial Healthcenter (CMH) in South Hill, Virginia provides comprehensive
medical services to residents of Southside Virginia and Northern North Carolina.
Opened in 1954, CMH is one of the region’s leading medical institutions
with access to 75 physicians representing a variety of medical specialties.
As a not-for-profit, 284-bed community owned hospital, we provide acute, long-term
and behavioral health care with a personal commitment. Community Memorial Healthcenter
is committed to excellence and to meeting the health care needs of the community.
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Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health system based in Northern Virginia
that consists of hospitals and other health care services including home care,
nursing homes, mental health services, physician practices, wellness classes,
freestanding emergency and urgent care centers. Inova’s comprehensive,
integrated network of health care facilities and services now covers a broad
geographical base throughout the metropolitan Washington area. The Inova Health
System has 1,435 licensed beds in five hospitals, 377 nursing home beds, more
than 2,500 practicing physicians, and 11,300 employees. Inova Health System
is keeping pace with the burgeoning growth of Northern Virginia.
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The Theresa A. Thomas Memorial Foundation is a Richmond-based institution established
in 1975 by George D. Thomas, a central Virginia businessman and real estate
developer.
The Foundation honors Mr. Thomas’ wife, a trained nurse who died after
a brief illness. The Thomas Foundation’s mission is to support organizations
providing medical care or assistance with emphasis on primary care to the uninsured
and to medically underserved areas. Mr. Thomas wanted to be sure no one else
would suffer as his wife did due to a lack of medical care.
The Thomas Foundation directs its support to organizations and programs primarily
within a 100 mile radius of the City of Richmond. In its 29 year history, the
Thomas Foundation has donated over $23 million to charitable health care organizations,
both large and small. Through the leadership of its Trustees, the foundation
has established or supported a variety of unique health programs.
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is Virginia’s largest health care company, providing a wide range of health, wellness and health care financing programs and services to over 2 million members. As the largest Medicare Supplement insurer in the Commonwealth, our goal is to provide the best possible service for our customers. And we’re working hard to make things easier—every step of the way. We help our customers find coverage that’s right for them -- by providing straight answers, and guiding them through the application and enrollment process, so they can get back to more important things.
At Anthem, we understand how important it is to provide a health care partnership that can be counted on—from answering questions to providing automatic claims filing, we’ll be here to help. In fact, most of our Medicare Supplement claims are processed within three days, saving customers time and hassle. And whether our customers call our Richmond or Roanoke offices, they’ll get the answers they need, from a source they can trust. We’re proud that 99% of our customers said they would choose us again for their Medicare Supplement protection —and we’re proud to provide local, dependable service.
We're also proud to be your neighbors, and we work closely with local doctors and hospitals every day… plus, our Blue Cross and Blue Shield symbols are recognized throughout the country and in many parts of the world. Local service with national recognition -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans
of Virginia, Inc. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association. Our service area is Virginia, excluding the city of Fairfax, the
town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123.
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Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers of energy, with an energy
portfolio of about 28,100 megawatts of generation, about 6 trillion cubic
feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves and 7,900 miles of natural
gas transmission pipeline. Dominion also operates the nation's largest
underground natural gas storage system with more than 965 billion cubic
feet of storage capacity and serves retail energy customers in nine states.
For more information about Dominion, visit the company's Web site at www.dom.com.
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Novartis is a world leader in the research and development of products to
protect and improve health and well-being. Their core businesses, operating
through 360 independent affiliates in 140 countries, are in pharmaceuticals,
consumer health, generics, eye-care and animal health. Novartis is also committed
to promoting research, education and development projects all over the world.
In 2005, Novartis was recognized by Fortune Magazine as the second most admired
company within the pharmaceutical industry and is in the top 50 All-Star list
in the magazine's yearly survey. Novartis Pharmaceuticals focuses its efforts
on several therapeutic areas that benefit older adults including Cardiovascular
medicine, Neuroscience, Oncology, Dermatology, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal,
Bone, Hormone replacement therapies and Infectious diseases. The Novartis Consumer
Health Division creates, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of
products that restore, maintain, or improve the health and well being of consumers.
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The Virginia Department for the Aging fosters the dignity, independence, and security of older Virginians by promoting partnerships with families and communities. VDA helps people find the information and services they need to lead healthy and independent lives as they grow older.
The federal government has designated VDA as the agency to oversee all of the state programs that use funds provided by the federal Older Americans Act.
Twenty-five local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) have contracts with VDA to provide services to communities throughout Virginia. Other groups also contract with VDA to provide services.
The Department operates the Center for Elder Rights, a central point of contact
for people seeking information and services. Please visit our web site at http://www.vda.virginia.gov,
or contact us by e-mail (aging@vda.virginia.gov) or calling toll-free 1-800-552-3402
(Nationwide Voice/TTY) if you have questions or need information.
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Brandywine Realty Trust, with headquarters in Newtown Square, PA and regional
offices in King of Prussia, PA, Mt. Laurel, NJ and Richmond, VA, is one of the
Mid-Atlantic region’s largest full-service real estate companies, with
250 commercial and industrial properties containing more than 16.5 million rentable
square feet. In addition, Brandywine manages 46 properties containing 3.6 million
rentable square feet, and is a partner in nine operating joint ventures containing
over 1.2 million rentable square feet.
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Owens & Minor, Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond,
Va., is one of the nation's largest distributors of national name-brand medical/surgical
supplies. The company's distribution centers throughout the United States serve
hospitals, integrated healthcare systems and group purchasing organizations.
In addition to its diverse product offering, Owens & Minor is delivering
the difference by helping customers control healthcare costs and improve inventory
management through innovative services in supply chain management, logistics
and technology. Founded in 1882, Owens & Minor started as a wholesale drug
company. Since 1992, the company has distributed only medical/surgical supplies.
Owens & Minor's common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol OMI.
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The Philip Morris Employee Community Fund is a workplace-giving program managed, administered and supported by the employees of Philip Morris USA.
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Retirement living should be worry-free and carefree. At RUI, it most certainly is!
Our amenities, quite simply, take the worry out of life. From wonderfully prepared meals, to housekeeping and linen services, to on-site beauty and spa services to wellness programs to emergency care, we've thought of everything.
Each community puts its own special touches on the amenities offered to ensure all residents enjoy truly golden years. In short, life at an RUI community means peace of mind. It means carefree days – and nights. It means no worries. Period.
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Verizon Communications, (NYSE:VZ), formed by the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE, is one of the world's leading providers of high-growth communications services. Verizon companies are the largest providers of wireline and wireless communications in the United States, with more than 125 million access line equivalents and 28 million wireless customers.
Verizon is also the world's largest provider of print and online directory
information. A Fortune 10 company with more than 259,000 employees and $65
billion in 2000 revenues, Verizon's global presence extends to 44 countries
in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
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The Bon Secours Richmond Health System is a non-profit, Catholic-sponsored healthcare system serving the metropolitan Richmond area. The three hospitals in our system…St. Mary’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center and Richmond Community Hospital…provide a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, surgery, behavioral health, women’s services, hospice and community health services.
Bon Secours Richmond offers services and facilities tailored to people middle-aged and beyond, whether still very active or requiring more individual assistance. Thoughtfully planned support groups supply vital links to seniors with specific needs, such as our Personal Response Service. Our VIVA program is specifically designed for people in their mid-50s and beyond. Call 627-5010 to find out more about VIVA benefits such as health information, screenings, educational programs, and discounts on supplies, services and programs. Bon Secours Richmond also owns and operates Summerhill Retirement Community and Bon Secours Retirement Community at Ironbridge for seniors seeking quality residential and care solutions.
Founded on the religious and moral principles of the Sisters of Bon Secours
in Paris in 1824, the Bon Secours Health System provides care for anyone in
need, regardless of ability to pay.
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Lynchburg General and Virginia Baptist are divisions of Centra Health, a community-owned,
not-for-profit healthcare system created in 1986 by the merger of the two hospitals.
Lynchburg General Hospital is the regional emergency and critical care hospital,
while Virginia Baptist specializes in cancer services, women and children’s
care, mental health services, and outpatient surgery. Together, the two hospitals
meet nearly every medical need. Central Virginians enjoy a high level of medical
sophistication normally reserved for larger metropolitan areas. In addition
to these two foundational hospitals, Centra proudly offer the Guggenheimer
Nursing Home, the Pathways Treatment Center, The Lynchburg Family Practice,
Volunteer Services and The Rivermont School.
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The John Randolph Foundation works to improve the health and quality of life for the residents of Hopewell and the surrounding areas by providing grants to non-profit organizations. Additionally, the Foundation provides scholarships to area students. The John Randolph Foundation, a public charity, serves as an agent of community change by:
- identifying and addressing areas of community need;
- encouraging collaboration among local agencies to ensure effective and efficient service delivery; and
- assessing the programs and agencies it supports.
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MediCorp Health System is a locally owned and operated regional health care
organization. The cornerstone of MediCorp is the not-for-profit Mary Washington
Hospital that has served the Fredericksburg area for over a century. A comprehensive
health care system, MediCorp offers a full range of services including comprehensive
behavioral health services, senior living, a skilled nursing home, home health
including hospice and ambulatory care including a freestanding surgery service.
At the heart of MediCorp Health System is its mission to improve the health
status of all people within the community. MediCorp Health System operates
two mobile health units made possible by the Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary
and the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation. These vans take health care into
outlying and largely rural areas where accessing health care is difficult.
Additionally, MediCorp is a major donor providing funds and volunteers to support
the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic which serves Fredericksburg’s indigent
population that is not covered by other community services programs.
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In 1972, after an eight-year community fundraising effort, Potomac Hospital
opened its doors to the residents of eastern Prince William, southern Fairfax,
and north Stafford Counties. Potomac has come a long way since then, growing
from 29 patient beds, 115 employees and 61 physicians to 153 patient beds,
more than 1000 employees and more than 250 medical staff members. The mission
of Potomac Hospital is to identify healthcare needs and enhance the health
of our community members regardless of race, color, religion, creed, or ability
to pay. Potomac Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties, a highly
qualified medical and clinical staff, and state-of-the-art technology required
to uphold our mission.
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Our mission is to be an innovative community-oriented health care provider committed to offering accessible, personalized, and high-quality services in a cost-effective manner.
We will work in partnership with the local medical community and other local and regional health care resources to ensure that necessary health services are available to all, regardless of their financial status.
With our partners, we will seek to enhance the health status of the community we serve, by offering an appropriate range of services including selected areas of excellence.
Working with our local physician partners, we will actively participate in the formation of a locally controlled integrated delivery system.
In our efforts, we will be guided by the shared values; beliefs; and needs
of our local community.
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Sentara Healthcare is a not-for profit health services organization whose
unique integration of people, processes and technologies has made it the number
one provider of innovative health care services in the greater Hampton Roads
region and a nationally recognized leader in the healthcare industry. Sentara
serves more than 2 million residents in southeastern Virginia and Northeastern
North Carolina. Sentara’s network of care includes six hospitals, an
outpatient care campus, nine nursing and assisted-living centers over 38 primary
care sites, home health and hospice services, ground and air medical transport
services, mobile diagnostic vans, and two fitness facilities.
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Valley Health is a nonprofit organization of healthcare providers serving
the residents of the northern Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, West Virginia,
and Western Maryland. Through its subsidiaries, Valley Health offers a full
spectrum of services – in acute care, rehabilitation and extended care
facilities, outpatient and community settings, and patient homes – to
help the people of our region manage their health and enjoy a high quality
of life. Valley Health has the resources to diagnose, treat and help patients
manage virtually any medical problem they may encounter. The Valley Health “family” includes:
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA; Warren Memorial Hospital in Front
Royal, VA; War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, VA; Winchester Rehabilitation
Center; Surgi-Center of Winchester; Valley Home Care; Valley Medical Treatment;
and Valley Pharmacy and Infusion.
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AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It
serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy,
and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and
experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers
members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity
and My Generation, and the monthly Bulletin.
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The Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area is the region's primary
support network and information resource for Alzheimer's disease and related
disorders. From the first signs of memory loss through diagnosis and throughout
the disease's progression, the Chapter has programs and services to help diagnosed
individuals, their families and caregivers living in Northern Virginia, suburban
Maryland and Washington, D.C. Programs include a toll-free Helpline, ongoing
support groups, community education and outreach, a Safe Return Program, advocacy
efforts and more. For more information, call the Chapter toll-free at (866)
259-0042 or visit www.alz-nca.org.
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The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The Virginia Chapter serves all of Virginia, excluding Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax County. With more than 1,000,000 Virginians with arthritis, including 5,700 children, the Arthritis Foundation is a valuable community resource.
Contact the Virginia Chapter at (800) 456-4687 to receive unbiased medical
information, the latest news on alternative therapies, or to learn about programs
and services in your community. The Chapter office is located in Richmond,
with regional offices in Hampton Roads, southwest Virginia and northern Virginia.
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For 25 years, Capital Hospice has been a nationally-recognized leader in hospice
care, providing expert comfort, care and support to individuals and families
facing loss and the end of life, regardless of the nature of their illness
or the inability to pay for services. The community-based, community-minded,
non-profit organization serves Northern Virginia, DC, Prince George’s
County and suburban Maryland. Capital Hospice has served more than 30,000 patients,
continues to care for more than 600 patients, their families and loved ones
each day, and is dedicated to raising public expectations in end of life care.
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The mission of Hospice of Central Virginia is to provide compassionate and
comprehensive palliative care to persons with life limiting illnesses who reside
within our 20 county regional area. Our focus is to provide physical, emotional
and spiritual support to our patients within the context of their identified
families in a manner that maximizes their comfort and autonomy while conserving
resources. We believe in the dignity of the individual, the sanctity of the
family and the beauty of the human spirit.
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National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)
The Virginia Federation of Chapters (VFC)
NARFE is the only political, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization protecting
and preserving the earned retirement benefits of all federal civilians. Since
1921, NARFE has been a vital resource to the federal community by informing,
educating, and guiding its members to answers needed on issues affecting retirement
benefits such as COLA updates, premium conversion, and other legislative issues.
The 55 chapters of The Virginia Federation of Chapters (VFC) serve as advocates
for the grassroots issues affecting senior citizens, in general, as well as
its NARFE members who are current, former and retired federal employees--spouses
and survivor annuitants.
For more information about NARFE or to join, go to the VFC website: www.vanarfe.org.
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The Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) is a private, nonprofit
501 (c) 3 association of Virginia's twenty-five Area Agencies on Aging, covering
the entire state of Virginia, each serving a designated planning service area.
V4A advocates for the needs and concerns of older Virginians, serves as a liaison
between national and state organizations, and provides opportunities for the
development of creative ideas, resources and discussion of potential solutions
to problems faced by older Virginians. Additionally, V4A utilizes federal,
state, local and private resources to operate the statewide programs of the
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (serving older Virginians receiving
long-term care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or community based
services) and Senior Medicare Patrol (combating Medicare and Medicaid fraud,
waste and abuse) through the Area Agencies on Aging network.
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The Virginia Association for Home Care (VAHC) was founded in 1983 by members who encourage the development and delivery of high quality, fairly-priced home care services throughout Virginia. In meeting this goal, the association membership seeks to establish and maintain the highest possible level of public confidence.
- VAHC serves as the voice for home care providers and their patients through its advocacy efforts on both a state and federal level.
- VAHC provides educational programs to help improve health care and maintain practices in the field of home care services.
- VAHC assists member organizations in achieving maximum efficiency through services and programs.
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The Virginia Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging, VANHA, is a statewide
organization of not-for-profit retirement housing facilities, adult care residences,
nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities. Facilities are sponsored
by a variety of religious, fraternal, public and private organizations dedicated
to providing quality care and services to the elderly. VANHA was founded in
1973 by nursing home administrators who believed that non-profit homes were
unique in their needs and resources and required their own organization. VANHA
is proud to have served the State of Virginia elderly for 25 years. Since it's
beginning, over 100 facilities, representing over 15,000 residents, administrators,
staff and boards, and over 100 affiliate members have joined VANHA. VANHA has
a central office with a full-time president and support staff in Richmond.
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The Virginia Association For Hospices (VAH) is a private, nonprofit organization of Virginia hospices that serves as a vital link among hospice programs, health professionals and the public. VAH works to assure the availability of hospice to the people of Virginia while promoting the highest standards of end of life care.
VAH provides information, training, and technical assistance to Virginia's hospice providers. And, VAH provides forums for the exchange of ideas among hospice professionals in the rapidly changing field of end of life care. VAH also serves as an advocate to assure the availability of quality care of the terminally ill.
Through these programs and services, VAH helps Virginia hospices to insure
quality end of life care in Virginia.
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The Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) was established by the Virginia General
Assembly in 1978 and located at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond
to serve as a resource and stimulus for aging-related issues.
Its focus is applied gerontology – the translation of research and best
practice to benefit Virginians in everyday life.
The VCoA’s research and education emphases include: self-sufficiency and community-based supports in aging; lifelong learning; multidisciplinary healthcare; and disabilities in aging.
In 1982, the General Assembly authorized VCoA to administer the Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Award Fund to stimulate research in Virginia on the causes, consequences and treatment of dementia.
The VCoA has trained thousands of professionals and paraprofessionals through
workshops, seminars, conferences, and publications, and partners with governmental
and community organizations and individuals to advance interdisciplinary studies
and research.
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The Virginia Geriatric Education Center (VGEC) is located on the medical campus
of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The VGEC provides
comprehensive educational services and materials to professionals involved
in the health care of older adults. Professions include dentistry, gerontology,
health administration, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, psychiatry,
psychology, physical therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, patient
counseling, radiation sciences and other professions involved in assessment
and treatment of the aged. The VGEC also offers specialty training and resources
in areas such as alcohol and drug abuse, medication management, developmental
disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, Validation Therapy, prevention of
pressure ulcers and rural and minority issues relating to older people.
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Virginia Health Care Association's mission is to promote the delivery of quality
extended health care services through leadership, information, education, collective
action and collaborative efforts with other providers and citizen groups so
that quality health care services along a continuum of care are available to
all citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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The Virginia Health Quality Center (VHQC) creates partnerships, develops methods
and stimulates changes for quality improvements that result in healthier communities.
Vision:
A leader in health care quality for everyone through excellence, innovation
and objectivity.
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The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is an alliance of hospitals
and health delivery systems that develops and advocates health care policy
for the Commonwealth.
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Established in 1977, the Center for Gerontology serves as the organizational
unit and focal point for aging-related activities at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University. It operates under the auspice of a director, associate
director, extension specialist, and more than 50 faculty affiliates representing
7 colleges and 25 departments/units across campus. The Center’s primary
mission is to foster and facilitate multidisciplinary research that enhances
the quality of life of older adults. In support of this mission, the Center
focuses primarily on three streams of coordinated research: Family Gerontology,
Health and Aging, and Elder Rights. The Center frequently collaborates with
other institutions of higher education, state governmental agencies, hospitals,
and community services as it strives to advance its research mission. The Center
is the administrative unit for the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and
the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program (PBCP) entitled, "Administration
of Community-Based Services for Older Adults." The Graduate Certificate
Program is a university-approved program of graduate study and one of the first
programs awarded the Program of Merit distinction by the Association for Gerontology
in Higher Education. The graduate certificate is awarded only in conjunction
with a master's or doctoral degree. In addition, the Center sponsors Sigma
Phi Omega, the national honor society for students and professionals in gerontology.
The Center also serves as a resource for academic departments across the university
and for community agencies and organizations that concern themselves with research
or services to the older population. The Center's Extension specialist provides
statewide leadership to county and city Extension agents throughout the commonwealth.
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The Virginia Pharmacists Association, founded in 1881, is the professional
association representing the pharmacists of Virginia. Its 2000 members represent
pharmacists, students, and technicians throughout the Commonwealth practicing
in all aspects of pharmacy, including community, hospital, industry, and education.
The purpose of the Association is to assure the viability and vitality of the
profession of pharmacy by advocating for pharmacists in legislative, regulatory,
and public affairs. The focus of advocacy is to maximize contributions of the
profession to public health and patient care and to increase public awareness
of the value of pharmacists’ services. For more information, please visit
our web site at www.vapharmacy.org.
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