HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In a groundbreaking achievement, Dr. Katina Lang-Lindsey and Dr. Sam Choi, professors at Alabama A&M University's Social Work Department, have received a $3,601,844 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
“This is a spectacular achievement,” says Dr. Tonya Perry, Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work and Associate Dean of Student Success for the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. “This is the largest award in the history of our department and a milestone for our college.”
The five-year grant will fund AAMU's Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), an initiative aimed at transforming care for older adults.
“This grant empowers us to develop a primary care workforce proficient in Age-Friendly Health Systems principles, ultimately enhancing the well-being of older adults,” adds Choi. “The GWEP initiative, funded by HRSA, marks a significant stride towards our goal of providing holistic, integrated care for the elderly.”
Dr. Perry stresses that this award solidifies the department's standing as a pivotal player in workforce development. The AAMU Social Work Department has now received four HRSA Workforce Development grants, totaling nearly $8 million.