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Recent Stories

  • 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.
  • Nov 6, 2018
    Close-Up of Young Man With Medical Equipment in Bed at Hospital Ward
    Epilepsy patients can benefit from more treatment options and better outcomes than ever before. The Emory Epilepsy Center is advancing care.
  • Oct 30, 2018
    Workers Sitting in Small Groups
    If you or a family member are facing an organ transplant, here are a few suggestions to help you choose the right transplant center for your care.
  • Oct 8, 2018
    Cancer and Stress
    There are little things you can do to help manage your spiritual and emotional stress while living with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment.
  • Sep 18, 2018
    Cancer Spiritual Health
    It can be helpful for people living with cancer to connect with their own spiritual life as a way of coping with their illness.
  • Sep 17, 2018
    Hip Pain
    Hip pain can severely affect your lifestyle. Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center provides you with information on symptoms of hip pain and treatment options.

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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