San Diego County adds chief geriatric officer to drive innovation

The San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency has hired Dr. Lindsey Yourman, its first chief geriatric officer, to its medical care services department. 

WHY IT MATTERS

The addition of a CGO is part of the county’s efforts to support its expanding population of older adults through its 

, which launched in 2019, according to county officials.

By 2030, San Diego County’s older adult population is expected to surpass…