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Recent Stories

  • Feb 7, 2025
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    Rheumatoid arthritis held Chara back from what she loved most. Discover how expert care and surgeries helped her reclaim her freedom and passion.
  • Feb 3, 2025
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    Desiree had the rare bone cancer chondrosarcoma, and she needed advanced care. Emory Healthcare delivered expert surgical care.
  • Jan 17, 2025
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    GIVES takes VR technology into local schools, providing young athletes with training and assessment tools like the pros use.

  • Jan 15, 2025
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    What many call the stomach flu is actually norovirus. Learn the causes, symptoms and where to go for treatment.
  • Jan 7, 2025
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    In 1989, Dr. Daniel Barrow, a neurosurgeon at Emory Healthcare, performed a life-saving surgery on a pregnant woman experiencing a ruptured aneurysm, ultimately saving both her life and the life of her unborn daughter.
  • Jan 3, 2025
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    Emory Healthcare, Atlanta Falcons and Publix launch "Healthy Georgia," promoting fitness and healthy eating through interactive NFL Combine-style challenges.
  • Dec 30, 2024
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    Clogged arteries and a leaky mitral valve couldn’t stop Joe. Thanks to expert care at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, he’s back to making beautiful music.

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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