Emory Health Source
October 2010
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Second only to non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to take a look at our newly overhauled breast health resources online. Early detection and education are two of the most important steps in fighting breast cancer.
Dancing Again After Foot and Ankle Injuries
For Blake Dalton and Erin Weller dancing isn’t just a way to have fun and exercise, it’s a lifelong career and passion. So when Erin broke her foot and Blake tore his Achilles tendon, getting expert care and treatment to get them back on their feet was critical. Learn more about the advances being made at Emory Sports Medicine and how Dr. Labib was able to get this couple back on their feet and dancing.
Five Tips for Analyzing Health Articles
In society today, we are constantly bombarded by nutrition messages from the health advertising industry guaranteeing quick fixes and instant results. It is important that as consumers we are aware of what makes for a credible health information source. To help our patients and community, we’ve put together five tips for analyzing and evaluating health articles.
Having surgery at Emory University Hospital?
Consider a stay in a Rollins Pavilion hospital suite.
New Heart Healthy Recipe
One Pot Thai Noodle Chicken & Veggie Salad
Try this delicious recipe: low in fat, an excellent source of fiber and appropriate for low sodium diets!
Create an Online Personal Health Record
Emory Healthcare offers a free Web-based service that allows you and your family to securely store personal health information online and gives you the ability to participate in the medical management process.
