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  • Jun 4, 2024
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    Emory Healthcare's Integrated Memory Care Clinic becomes the primary care provider for dementia patients, managing everything from a cold to behavioral changes.
  • May 20, 2024
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    Ovarian cancer survivor Marsha shares her patient experience as part of a new cancer care model pioneered at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
  • May 9, 2024
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    Learn how Emory Healthcare cardiologists make heart-healthy habits stick and find inspiration to do the same.
  • Apr 30, 2024
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    Breastfeeding is frequently difficult. Emory Healthcare’s lactation consultants offer the patient-centered support moms need to breastfeed successfully.
  • Apr 24, 2024
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    Emory Healthcare cardiac and vascular surgeons are sharing their expertise and raising awareness about an overlooked condition, aortic dissection.
  • Apr 5, 2024
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    A 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.
  • Mar 31, 2024
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    Every 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.

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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