Our Primary Care Providers Help Keep You Well with Preventive Medicine

Ask anyone about the role of a health care provider, and chances are they’ll immediately mention caring for people when they’re ill or injured. Of course, that’s a big part of their job. But...

Protect Your Heart From the Flu and COVID-19

Winter and respiratory viruses go hand-in-hand. And this can be a big problem for your heart — especially with the recent severe flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season in addition to the ongoing...

Holistic Health: Promoting Wellness in Body, Mind and Spirit

You might expect your health care provider to recommend taking aspirin if you experience semi-regular headaches with no identifiable cause. But at Emory Healthcare, many of our primary care providers (PCPs) offer a more...

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...

5 Ways to Reduce or Even Reverse Diabetes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 37 million Americans have diabetes – and more than 7 million of them do not know they have it. So it’s possible...

Strength Training Investment Pays Dividends at Emory Decatur Hospital Wellness Center

Strength training can help maintain and even improve overall health as we age. Benefits, particularly for older adults, include weight loss, mobility improvement and muscle mass retention, which can improve stability and help delay...

Who Needs a Flu Shot and When?

It may be your best chance at preventing the flu—but do you know the best time to get your flu shot? If you get it too soon, you might not be as well protected. But...

Emory Healthcare Has Resources to Help with the Medicare Enrollment Process

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment time is October 15 through December 7 every year. Emory Healthcare knows there is lots of information about Medicare insurance coming at you all at once. Although we are a...

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