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Emory Ranked #1 Atlanta Hospital, Nationally Ranked in 11 Specialties
U.S. News & World Report has released their annual rankings of America's Best Hospitals. This year, they also included regional rankings for 52 metropolitan areas around the U.S. In both polls, Emory was a standout. Emory University Hospital was ranked as the top hospital in Atlanta and recognized with national rankings in 11 specialty areas. Emory is the only hospital in Atlanta to receive over 10 specialty rankings in the U.S. News polls. See how we placed.
Top 5 Tips to Beat the Pollen This Spring
Pollen counts in Atlanta over the past few weeks have been extremely high. As such, we thought it a good idea to share with you some tips for beating sensitivity to pollen as best you can this Spring. Over 35 million Americans are sensitive to pollen, if you’re one of them, this list should help. Check out our top 5 tips for beating the pollen.
Emory Performs Georgia's First Hand Transplant, 14th Procedure in the Nation
Transplant surgeons at Emory University Hospital have successfully completed the program’s first hand transplant. The procedure marks the first hand transplant in both Georgia and the Southeast, and only the 14th complete hand transplant in the U.S. Emory transplant specialists performed this rare hand transplant procedure for Linda Lu, a 21-year-old student who’s arm was amputated at the age of 1 due to Kawasaki Disease.
The Pharmacy at Emory has Your Prescription for Convenience!
The Pharmacy at Emory has recently announced a new convenience feature-- online refills! Check out the pharmacy's web site and this blog post on the new pharmacy features that have been added to make picking up your prescriptions more convenient.
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.
