Brain Health: Conditions

A collaboration between Emory Healthcare, Emory School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has led surgeons to perform the world’s first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass technique without open-heart surgery.

The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) has been awarded $302,150 from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to measure rates of seat belt use and driver distraction in Georgia this year. The funding will help provide insight into the factors that affect safe driving behaviors across the state, including gender, race/ethnicity and age group.

Emory Healthcare is taking the lead in preventive heart care by encouraging adults, particularly those with a family history of cardiovascular disease, to take a simple blood test that can determine their genetic risk for heart disease.

Emory Food and Nutrition Services teams have responded to feedback by expanding food availability and accessibility for employees across shifts and locations. Efforts include setting up several food pantries.

The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing recognized six alumni for outstanding contributions to the school, profession and community during its annual Nurses’ Alumni Association Awards dinner.