Emory Health Source
July 2010
Emory Doctors Voted Best in Atlanta!
Each year, Atlanta magazine and a team of physician-led researchers employ a meticulous process to determine the top doctors in Atlanta. The methodology for determining who places on this prestigious list involves surveying physicians to see who they themselves would choose for medical care. This year, 97 of the 251 doctors honored in the Atlanta Top Doctors list are Emory Healthcare doctors and Emory School of Medicine faculty. Learn more about the top doctor selection process and rankings and check out the full list of Emory doctors included.
Top 5 Reasons to Advance Your Health at Your Local Farmers Market
From the vitamins and nutrients fruits and vegetables provide to the disease fighting properties they contain, diets that are well-balanced with fresh produce help keep us healthy. One of the best places to find organic produce is at your local farmers market. Read some of the top reasons to shop locally and see a list of farmers markets you might want to try. Read more.
New PET/CT Scanner Offers Earlier Detection and Faster Scans
A new combined imaging system that promises earlier disease detection and faster and more comfortable scans is now being used exclusively for cancer patients at Emory University Hospital Midtown. The new device fuses PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT (Computed Tomography) images together, allowing physicians to see the exact location of the disease, its size, nature and extent of the disease. Learn more.
New Healthy Recipe
Oatmeal Blueberry CrumbleBlueberries are in season and this is a delicious way to enjoy them.
Recipe is courtesy of the Emory Bariatric Center. Read their blog and sign up for an online seminar.
Having surgery at Emory University Hospital?
Consider a stay in a Rollins Pavilion hospital suite.
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.
