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Foot and Ankle
Foot Care for Seniors: 10 Important Tips
Proper foot care is essential for older adults because it can help prevent injuries, falls and complications from chronic diseases like diabetes. Learn how to properly care for your feet so they can continue...
Health & Wellness
Caring for Your Parents
As our parents age, we often find ourselves facing a new responsibility — caring and worrying about their wellbeing. We want to support their wishes, which often include maintaining their independence at home while...
Primary Care
Primary Care from a Geriatric Specialist: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults
As we age, our health is likely to change. Our senses, mobility and short-term memory may decline. And most of us will have at least one chronic health condition. In fact, the National Council...
Health & Wellness
Things Every Senior Should Discuss With Their Doctor
One important way to maintain good health while aging is to create an open and honest relationship with your doctor. Sharing with your doctor what is important to you while also addressing your physical...
Resources
New Electronic Medical Records System Epic Launches October 1, 2022
Emory Healthcare is moving to a new electronic medical records system called Epic this fall, an important change for both our hospitals and clinics and our patients. Emory Healthcare will move to Epic’s comprehensive...
Preventive Care
How To Recognize Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac and Treat Rashes from Them
We all want to enjoy our time outdoors: hiking trips, taking a bike ride through the woods, or getting our gardens ready. All of these activities are great, just remember to avoid the poisonous...
Preventive Care
Kids’ Health: Common Back-To-School Illnesses and Injuries
Going back to school can tax your kid’s health. Catching up with old friends and making new ones can be an exciting time, but close contact with other kids also increases the chance that...
Urgent Care
Five Outdoor Safety Tips To Avoid an Emergency
Whether you are hiking, swimming, or doing activities in your backyard, many of us like to enjoy time outdoors. However, we know things can change in the blink of an eye. Yes, emergencies happen...
