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Recent Stories

  • Nov 10, 2023
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    Emory Healthcare has expanded its Medicare Helpline to bring you MedicareOnDemand, which provides answers to all your Medicare open enrollment questions.
  • Nov 3, 2023
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    The CDC estimates more than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and 1 in 5 don’t know they have it. Learn 5 ways to reduce or even reverse diabetes.
  • Nov 2, 2023
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    A get-it-done attitude and research convinced Charles to seek treatment for his prostate cancer at Emory Proton Therapy Center.
  • Oct 27, 2023
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    Many factors in your life affect your well-being and access to health services. Learn how sharing your personal information can improve the care you receive.
  • Oct 25, 2023
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    Carmen got mommy thumb (De Quervain’s tenosynovitis), which caused wrist-curling pain and interrupted her life until she sought help at Emory Healthcare.
  • Oct 18, 2023
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    Learn how knee and hip joint restoration can dramatically increase patients' quality of life by helping them return to pain-free activities.
  • Oct 13, 2023
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    As we celebrate Atlanta Pride, some of our LGBTQIA team members tell us why Pride is meaningful and their proudest moments working in health care. 

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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