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Emory Physicians Recognized in Atlanta Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors List
We proudly celebrate the many hard-working, dedicated Emory doctors named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors list.
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Healthy On the Go: 7 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
Stay healthy while you explore the world! Discover 7 expert-backed travel tips to avoid illness and injury on the go—from must-have items to pack to travel red flags to avoid.
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After the Crash: The High-Risk Neurosurgery that Brought Astra Peace
Astra Adams was in constant, sometimes excruciating pain after a devastating car crash. Neurosurgeon Dr. Boulis and the high-risk, high-reward DREZ procedure at Emory Healthcare changed her life.
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  • Sep 13, 2022
    Primary Care from a Geriatric Specialist
    Primary Care from a Geriatric Specialist: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults
    Learn how primary care providers who have special training and interest in geriatrics meet the needs of older adults at Emory Healthcare. Read More
  • Sep 9, 2022
    Cancer Survivorship Means Living Well in the Here-and-Now
    Cancer Survivorship Means Living Well in the Here-and-Now
    Cancer survivorship means different things to different people. Just as no two people’s cancer is exactly alike, neither is their experience of having had, or continuing to live with, cancer. Read More
  • Sep 8, 2022
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    Things Every Senior Should Discuss With Their Doctor
    Advancing age shouldn’t slow you down. Stay healthy and active by talking to your doctor about these three common diseases that affect seniors. Read More
  • Sep 2, 2022
    Epic Launch October 2022
    New Electronic Medical Records System Epic Launches October 1, 2022
    Emory Healthcare is moving to a new electronic medical records system called Epic on October 1, 2022, which will include a new patient portal. Read More
  • Sep 1, 2022
    Kaleb McGary Tackles Arrhythmia to Reach His NFL Dream
    Kaleb McGary Tackles Arrhythmia to Reach His NFL Dream
    Kaleb’s heart arrhythmia could have kept him from playing in the NFL, but thanks to expert care at Emory Healthcare, he’s now living his dream. Read More
  • Aug 19, 2022
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    How To Recognize Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac and Treat Rashes from Them
    Learn to recognize and avoid poisonous plants such as poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac and where to go to treat rashes from them. Read More
  • Aug 15, 2022
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    Kids’ Health: Common Back-To-School Illnesses and Injuries
    During the school year, there are lots of germs going around and plenty of chances for playground injuries. Learn to minimize your child’s risk of getting ill or injured. Read More

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Patient Stories

The Remaking of a Pro: The Health Journey of Former Atlanta Falcons Player Alge Crumpler

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
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