Life at Emory
Taking Pride in the Care We Provide: Celebrating Atlanta Pride
At Emory Healthcare, we pledge to meet the special health care needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community with respect and compassion. We commit to making sure that...
Medicare
Medicare Open Enrollment Resources at Emory Healthcare
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) occurs every year from October 15 through December 7. As this period approaches, lots of information about Medicare insurance may be coming at you all at once and...
Health & Wellness
Health Benefits of Yoga
Although the health benefits of yoga were developed in India thousands of years ago, yoga has become an incredibly popular form of exercise in the United States. There are more than one hundred different...
Women's Health
Ready for the Unexpected When Things Don’t Go According to the Birth Plan
Expecting parents often create a birth plan to outline their preferences for labor. But what happens when things don’t go as planned?
“I joke about it now,” says Charday Oldacre. “But nothing went according...
Emory In The News
Emory in the News: Cardiac Arrest in Athletes, 12 Tips To Avoid Getting Sick During Travel, Detecting Preeclampsia Risk, and More
Emory Healthcare and Emory University physicians, researchers and experts often discuss current medical issues in the news. Here are some recent health news stories featuring our experts.
New Blood Test Identifies Preeclampsia Risk
Ravi Thadhani, MD,...
Preventive Care
Back-to-School Infections and Beyond: Know Where To Go for Care
Back-to-school time means your kids may soon be coming home with sniffles, sneezes or other infectious symptoms from being in close proximity with other kids. After all, classrooms are perfect spaces for bacteria and...
Primary Care
There’s an APP for That: Advanced Practice Providers Offer Access to Excellent Care
There are many reasons you might consider scheduling an appointment with one of Emory Healthcare’s advanced practice providers, also known as APPs—whether you’re visiting for an annual checkup, not feeling well, or simply have...
Preventive Care
Sunscreen 101: What To Know About SPF, UV Rays and Sunburn Treatment
It’s time to enjoy the sunshine. After all, you deserve it. But don’t forget, your skin deserves some protection. The skin is a living organ system that interacts with the external environment while protecting...
