Emory Health Source
February 2010
Emory's Heart Failure Toolbox
To truly lessen the burden of heart disease, says Javed Butler, MD, director of heart failure research at Emory Healthcare, prevention and early intervention are necessary. As deputy chief science adviser for the American Heart Association, Butler and others recently created a statistical model based on patient data to identify those at a high risk for heart failure. Butler hopes the risk tool will help pinpoint people at risk for heart failure despite its elusive causes. Read the full story
3rd Annual Heart Failure Patient Education Conference
The physicians and staff at Emory Healthcare's Center for Heart Failure Therapy & Transplantation invite you and your family to attend a free seminar about managing heart failure and related conditions. The topics covered will provide helpful information about ways to improve self-care that lead to better health outcomes. To register, please call 404-778-7777.
Emory Faculty, Staff and Students Sort Medical Supplies for Haiti
More than 150 Emory University faculty, staff and students, as well as Emory Healthcare staff, have volunteered with Atlanta-based MedShare, sorting thousands of medical supplies that will be shipped to medical personnel on the ground in Haiti. Read the full story
Try a Skin-friendly Recipe Courtesy of the Emory Facial Center
Pomegranate Creme Cups!
Pomegranates are a sweet and nutritious way to improve your skin and body from the inside out. Along with antioxidant's disease fighting abilities, they provide a substantial amount of potassium, are high in fiber, and contain vitamin C and niacin. Visit the Emory Facial Center to get your free recipe.
Having surgery at Emory University Hospital?
Consider staying in the John W. Rollins Pavilion Patient and Family Suites
Create an Online Personal Health Record
Emory Healthcare offers a free Web-based service that allows you and your family to securely store personal health information online and gives you the ability to participate in the medical management process.
