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Recent Stories

  • Oct 24, 2017
    Help at Home for People with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
    Alzheimer's care services can help people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias stay in their homes longer and give caregivers support.
  • Sep 25, 2017
    access to kidney transplantation
    Emory Transplant Center is first transplant center in the nation to receive the Patient-Centered Specialty Practice recognition from the NCQA.
  • Aug 31, 2017
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    Hear Kendra’s story as she describes her journey to lung transplant and how the Emory Lung Transplant Program has impacted her life.
  • May 24, 2017
    Caucasian mother and daughter sitting on bench near ocean
    Mental health is just as important as physical health offers behavioral health services, including inpatient psychiatric care.
  • Apr 25, 2017
    Autism Center Adult Services
    The Emory Autism Center’s adult programs work to address some of the challenges faced by adults with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Mar 18, 2017
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    QA - Why do I have varicose veins and what can I do about it?” hosted by Dr. Mark Rheudasil from the Emory Vein Center.
  • Feb 22, 2017
    Close of belly of a girl with liver transplant scars
    Emory Transplant Center performs its first HIV to HIV kidney transplant, made possible by the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act.

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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