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Recent Stories

  • Apr 16, 2019
    Help for Substance Abuse in Your 20s
    Coping with substance use in your early 20s can be stressful. Learn what you can do to stay sober when it seems everyone around is using substances.
  • Mar 14, 2019
    A mature couple in their kitchen preparing food for a dinner party later this evening
    Is dialysis or kidney transplant the right option to treat end-stage renal disease? Learn more about these treatments and which may be best for you.
  • Mar 1, 2019
    ER Entry Doors
    It’s no fun to think of possible disasters, but it may just save your life. Learn how to get started with emergency preparedness, and why it’s so important.
  • Feb 22, 2019
    Illustration of seasonal alergies
    Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.
  • Jan 23, 2019
    Young Man Embracing Dog By Spanish Patio
    Emory Transplant Center explains the side effects, follow-up care and what life is like on anti-rejection medications after transplant surgery.
  • Jan 7, 2019
    Know Where To Go
    Knowing where to go for preventive and emergency care can get confusing. Here’s a breakdown of where to get the right care at the right time.
  • Nov 28, 2018
    Brain Health
    Emory Epilepsy Center helped Terna Ityokumbul, who suffers from both focal and tonic-clonic epileptic seizures, take control of his life.

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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