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Recent Stories

  • Nov 17, 2017
    Getting Help for Dementia in Your Community
    Caring for family members or loved ones with dementia can be challenging. Thankfully, options for care exist within the community.
  • Nov 4, 2017
    Should You Use Heat or Ice to Treat an Injury?
    Ice and heat serve different purposes when treating an injury. Read tips on temperature therapy and learn the difference.
  • 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.

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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