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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

  • Mar 1, 2022
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    Long COVID-19: Treatment Insights Have a Neurologic Component
    Emory Healthcare is working to help people with Long COVID. Read more about common symptoms, research, and potential treatments.
  • Feb 28, 2022
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    Removing Barriers and Challenging Stigma: How Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Heals Invisible Wounds
    Learn how the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) transition back to civilian life.
  • Feb 27, 2022
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    New Treatment Strategy Eliminated Colon Cancer Without Surgery
    Doctors used chemo and radiation before considering surgery for Johan's colorectal cancer. It worked. The tumor disappeared and surgery wasn't needed.
  • Feb 15, 2022
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    Heart Surgery One Day, Home the Next – Thanks to TAVR
    Instead of open-heart surgery, John had a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR. Just three days after his procedure, he was back at work.
  • Feb 3, 2022
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    The Palmers’ Leukemia Journey: Their Lives As a Winship Patient and Caregiver
    Jonathan and Kallie have experienced all perspectives of a cancer journey – patient, caregiver, and treatment provider.
  • Feb 1, 2022
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    Give Your Heart TLC Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment
    Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University's director of cardio-oncology explains how a heart-healthy lifestyle can help reduce cancer risk.
  • Feb 1, 2022
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    Minimally Invasive Robotic Heart Surgery: A Patient’s Journey
    Emory Heart & Vascular's alternative to open heart surgery is a minimally invasive robotic option with a fraction of the recovery time.

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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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