Generational Health: A Blueprint for Systemwide Care Transformation for Older Adults
The American Hospital Association’s Advancing Health podcast shines a spotlight on West Health and Sharp Memorial Hospital for their pioneering work to improve care for older adults. Together, they’re building a model that honors dignity, independence, and what matters most to patients.
November 4, 2025
As America’s population ages, hospitals and health systems are reimagining how to deliver care that truly meets the needs of older adults.
In this episode of the Advancing Health podcast, Dr. Jon Zifferblatt, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at West Health, joins Dr. Diane Wintz, critical care specialist and medical director of the Trauma Program at Sharp Memorial Hospital, to discuss the creation of the Generational Health program — a collaborative model for older adult care that integrates geriatric emergency departments, surgical pathways, and community programs. Together, they explore how this partnership is transforming outcomes and offering a national blueprint for age-inclusive, patient-centered care.
🎧 Listen to the AHA’s Advancing Health episode to learn how West Health and Sharp Memorial are reimagining care for every generation.