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Recent Stories

  • Jul 30, 2021
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    Women who work out, whether female athletes playing their favorite game or moms who walk around the block, reap the benefits of physical activity.
  • Jul 17, 2021
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    Almost half of the physicians recognized in the 2021 "Top Doctors" issue of Atlanta magazine are physicians within Emory Healthcare.
  • Jul 15, 2021
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    When Tiffany’s sister had a stroke, she found the best possible care for her at Emory Healthcare. Tiffany would need that care herself a few years later.
  • Jul 12, 2021
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    Former Olympic rower Luis Aparicio shares his heart attack recovery story after participating in the Emory Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
  • Jul 8, 2021
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    Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute are expanding the use of CAR T-cell therapy for patients with certain blood cancers, including multiple myeloma.
  • Jun 30, 2021
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    ALS is a disease with no cure, but Kerry Goode is using skills learned in the NFL and the expertise of the Emory ALS Center to face the challenge head-on.
  • Jun 14, 2021
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    The Cognitive Empowerment Program monitors participants’ Alzheimer’s disease progression and assesses interventions to determine what slows the disease.

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Patient Stories

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