Cancer
Four Stories of Cancer Survivorship
Held annually on the first Sunday of June, National Cancer Survivors Day is a celebration of survivors of cancer – more than 16.9 million in America – and an occasion to draw attention to...
PTSD
Virtual Reality Makes Real Impact: How Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Uses Technology to Heal Invisible Wounds
"Virtual reality" often conjures images of video games and simulations or digital worlds in science fiction stories, but it's also a tool that can be used in therapy. At Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP),...
PTSD
10 Common Myths About PTSD
There are many misconceptions about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Too often, these fallacies keep those who need help from seeking it. The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) hopes to dispel these myths and share...
Health & Wellness
How Is an Annual Wellness Visit Different Than a Physical?
After you enroll in Medicare there are a lot of things to learn, appointments to schedule, benefits to understand and policies to consider.
A great place to start is by understanding your Annual Wellness Visit...
Heart Health
Advanced Technology in Emory Decatur Hospital’s New Cath Lab Makes an Impact
New technology can often improve lives – and in medicine, advances in care and technology can give patients more options, faster recovery, and better outcomes.
At Emory Healthcare, investments in new technology are a priority...
Life at Emory
Edna Brisco on the Future of Nursing at Emory Hillandale Hospital
Edna Brisco, MSN, RN, says that it’s important to find your “why” and understand your purpose. “When you’re able to do this,” she says, “you will love the work that you do, and your...
Neurosurgery
From Surgeries to Switchbacks
From the top of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States, Crystal Gail Welcome looked down and considered what it took for her to get there. She thought, “Here's a reminder...
Heart Health
Mental Stress Poses Serious Risks to Heart Health
Talking about stress is a common event in Emory Healthcare’s heart clinics. When talking with patients about heart disease risk factors or the causes of a recent heart event, Puja K. Mehta, MD, FAAC,...
