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  • Dec 5, 2024
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    Emory Healthcare and the Atlanta Falcons partnered to host the "1 Trained at Every Game" event, providing free hands-only CPR and AED training to hundreds of youth and adults.
  • Dec 3, 2024
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    Despite significant progress, heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women (and men). Emory Heart & Vascular has preventive heart health tips and provides care for women with or at risk of heart disease.
  • Nov 26, 2024
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    Emory Healthcare and Emory University experts discuss current medical issues in the news, including early onset cancer, AI usage to improve health care, immunotherapy, Type 3 diabetes research and more.
  • Nov 19, 2024
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    When Novah’s birth didn’t go according to Charday’s plan, the maternity and NICU teams at Emory Decatur Hospital ensured their health and safety.
  • Nov 18, 2024
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    Emory Healthcare offers gender-affirming hysterectomy for people who are transgender and gender non-binary.
  • Nov 8, 2024
    young adult cancer survivor rings bell after final treatment
    Unfortunately, cancer rates are rising in young adults. We recently spoke to four women who received a cancer diagnosis at a young age and relied on the experts at Winship Cancer Institute to guide their care.
  • Nov 5, 2024
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    The Mediterranean diet greatly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn how to incorporate Mediterranean eating into your diet today.

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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