Section Highlights
- The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to older adults and individuals living with serious illnesses across Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Harris Health, and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.
- The section continues to expand its clinical footprint with new faculty additions across Harris Health, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and its growing research division, further enhancing care for aging populations.
- Nationally recognized for excellence in care delivery, the Vallbona Health Center Geriatrics Clinic and Baylor St. Luke’s Senior Care Clinic have both earned Age-Friendly Health System designation for their commitment to high-quality, age-sensitive care.
- Faculty are advancing the science of geriatrics and palliative medicine through impactful research, including NIH-supported investigator development awards and innovative studies focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.
- One of the nation’s largest geriatrics fellowship programs continues to thrive, with fellows presenting research nationally and benefiting from expanded palliative medicine training opportunities through partnerships with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.
- Guided by a commitment to innovation, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the section remains dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults and patients facing serious illness.
“I have had wonderful opportunities to focus on the care of hospitalized older adults and how we can improve systems of care to improve outcomes for older adults. I love the Geriatrics Section because of the friendly, caring faculty and the opportunity to work with amazing fellows. We all relish the opportunities to share our love for geriatrics with all learners.”
Meet our Section Chief
Dr. Elizabeth Kvale joins the Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine as the new chief.
Education
We offer a one-year program for physicians designed to develop leadership skills for successful academic careers as clinicians, investigators, educators and administrators in geriatrics.
Research
Our section is addressing the needs of the aging population through one of the most advanced centers on aging research in the nation.
Healthcare
The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine manages the care of the aging patient through its Senior Care Clinic.