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What You Should Know About Norovirus
What many call the stomach flu is actually norovirus. Learn the causes, symptoms and where to go for treatment.
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Two Heart Surgeries, One Beat: How Joe Defied the Odds
Clogged arteries and a leaky mitral valve couldn’t stop Joe. Thanks to expert care at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, he’s back to making beautiful music.
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Who Needs a Flu Shot and When?
The flu shot is your best chance at preventing the flu. Learn when to get the shot, who is most at risk, and what's in the flu vaccine.
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The Gold Standard in Heart Care: How Magnet® Designation Makes a Difference
Your nursing team is a vital part of your heart care. At Emory Healthcare, we offer the gold standard in nursing excellence and innovation: Magnet® designation.
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Strong Moms: The Importance of Exercise Before, During and After Pregnancy
Exercising before, during and after pregnancy can improve health for mom and baby, make for an easier delivery and reduce premature births.
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Emory in the News
Emory experts discuss current medical issues in the news, including early onset cancer, AI usage to improve health care, immunotherapy, Type 3 diabetes research and more.
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Recent Stories

  • Feb 21, 2025
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    The Perfect Match: Christy's Health Restored by Kidney Donation from Fiancé Nick
    A kidney donated by her fiancé and transplanted at Emory Healthcare restores Christy’s health after years of disease caused by a childhood strep infection.
  • Feb 18, 2025
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    How Donation after Cardiac Death is Changing the Transplant Landscape
    A recent shift in transplant technology—donation after cardiac death—is giving more heart patients a second chance at life.
  • Feb 14, 2025
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    Patient Advocates: Powerful Voices for Patients and Families
    Patient advocates work to enhance the experiences of patients, families and providers at Emory Healthcare. Learn how they help improve care delivery.
  • Feb 12, 2025
    Black History Month
    Emory Employees Celebrate Black History Month & Share Their Proudest Care Moments
    Emory Healthcare employees share what Black History Month means to them and their proudest moments working in health care.
  • Feb 7, 2025
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    Hands-On Triumph: How Surgery Kept This Professor Teaching
    Rheumatoid arthritis held Chara back from what she loved most. Discover how expert care and surgeries helped her reclaim her freedom and passion.
  • Feb 3, 2025
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    Against All Odds: A Mom Walks Again After Two Spinal Tumor Surgeries
    Desiree had the rare bone cancer chondrosarcoma, and she needed advanced care. Emory Healthcare delivered expert surgical care.
  • Jan 17, 2025
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    Beyond Super Mario: How a New VR Gaming Program Helps Athletes Train, Reduce Their Injury Risk

    GIVES takes VR technology into local schools, providing young athletes with training and assessment tools like the pros use.

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Patient Stories

The Remaking of a Pro: The Health Journey of Former Atlanta Falcons Player Alge Crumpler

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro

A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field.

Alge, 44, built a reputation as a leader at his position and a leader among his teammates. However, like many elite athletes, he struggled to make the transition from the field to post-professional play life
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