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Feb 7, 2025Rheumatoid arthritis held Chara back from what she loved most. Discover how expert care and surgeries helped her reclaim her freedom and passion.
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Feb 3, 2025Desiree had the rare bone cancer chondrosarcoma, and she needed advanced care. Emory Healthcare delivered expert surgical care.
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Jan 17, 2025
GIVES takes VR technology into local schools, providing young athletes with training and assessment tools like the pros use.
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Jan 15, 2025What many call the stomach flu is actually norovirus. Learn the causes, symptoms and where to go for treatment.
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Jan 7, 2025In 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.
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Jan 3, 2025Emory Healthcare, Atlanta Falcons and Publix launch "Healthy Georgia," promoting fitness and healthy eating through interactive NFL Combine-style challenges.
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Dec 30, 2024Clogged 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.
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