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Recent Stories

  • Jul 24, 2025
    Christa, nurse, and husband Dana, patient
    Cardiac nurse manager Christa developed a whole new appreciation for Emory’s Heart & Vascular team after her husband’s “widow maker” heart attack.  Read More
  • Jul 21, 2025
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    When it comes to serious health concerns like mitral valve disease, finding the right health care provider is critical. Dr. Michael Halkos shares why the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award sets the standard in care. Read More
  • Jul 14, 2025
    heart patient Thaddeus
    When excruciating back pain led Thaddeus to the ER, he never imagined it would uncover a life-threatening aortic dissection and a rare genetic disorder. Discover how Emory’s expert heart team performed three life-saving surgeries in six weeks—and gave him a second chance at life. Read More
  • Jul 11, 2025
    wayfinding robot
    What if technology could also help you take charge of your well-being? At Emory Healthcare, it can. Read More
  • Jul 7, 2025
    atlanta magazine cover
    We proudly celebrate the many hard-working, dedicated Emory doctors named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors list. Read More
  • Jul 2, 2025
    a doctor listens to a patient's heart beat
    A primary care provider, or PCP, is your main point of contact for health care in non-emergency situations. Read More
  • Jul 1, 2025
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    Emory experts discuss current medical issues and topics in the news, including cancer-linked ingredients in beauty products, health tips while traveling, and more. Read More

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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