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Jun 4, 2024Emory Healthcare's Integrated Memory Care Clinic becomes the primary care provider for dementia patients, managing everything from a cold to behavioral changes.
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May 20, 2024Ovarian cancer survivor Marsha shares her patient experience as part of a new cancer care model pioneered at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
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May 9, 2024Learn how Emory Healthcare cardiologists make heart-healthy habits stick and find inspiration to do the same.
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Apr 30, 2024Breastfeeding is frequently difficult. Emory Healthcare’s lactation consultants offer the patient-centered support moms need to breastfeed successfully.
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Apr 24, 2024Emory Healthcare cardiac and vascular surgeons are sharing their expertise and raising awareness about an overlooked condition, aortic dissection.
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Apr 5, 2024A study of kidney transplant recipients has shown the drug belatacept has a better record of patient and organ survival than the current standard of care.
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Mar 31, 2024Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the organ transplant waiting list in the United States, and more than 103,000 people are waiting for a donation.
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