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Recent Stories

  • Mar 14, 2025
    Kendall prepares for the first serve
    When student-athlete Kendall faced a devastating ACL injury, she teamed up with Emory Sports Medicine for expert care, determined to find her way back to the court.
  • Mar 13, 2025
    Emory Healthcare providers in the news graphic
    Emory experts discuss current medical issues and topics in the news, including cancer risk from alcohol consumption, wearable tech that helps reduce maternal mortality, improv as dementia care and more.
  • Mar 7, 2025
    Women's History Month graphic
    Women play a vital role in health care. Women across Emory Healthcare discuss Women’s History Month, why they chose to work in health care and the women who inspire them.
  • Mar 3, 2025
    Patient Carl at his welding job
    Carl was in debilitating pain with a herniated disc. After ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery at Emory, he was back at work within a week. 
  • Feb 24, 2025
    Colon Cancer Screening
    Colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective early detection and prevention services available. Learn why it’s important to start at age 45.
  • Feb 21, 2025
    patients christy and nick smile at camera at emory university hospital
    A kidney donated by her fiancé and transplanted at Emory Healthcare restores Christy’s health after years of disease caused by a childhood strep infection.
  • Feb 18, 2025
    mother and daughter share emotional embrace in hospital hallway
    A recent shift in transplant technology—donation after cardiac death—is giving more heart patients a second chance at life.

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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