Press Releases
2012
Feb 03
Emory research providing hope during American Heart Month
Researchers at Emory are conducting groundbreaking heart disease research during American Heart Month and throughout the year.
Researchers at Emory are conducting groundbreaking heart disease research during American Heart Month and throughout the year.
Feb 03
Heart failure research accelerates at Emory
Emory joins a small group of elite U.S. centers in a federally funded network dedicated to studying heart failure.
Emory joins a small group of elite U.S. centers in a federally funded network dedicated to studying heart failure.
Feb 03
Emory sees strengths, challenges in current economy
Next fiscal year will represent a mix of constraint and opportunity as Emory achieves significant milestones while grappling with external limits in federal funding and health care reimbursements, even as demands for financial aid continue to rise.
Next fiscal year will represent a mix of constraint and opportunity as Emory achieves significant milestones while grappling with external limits in federal funding and health care reimbursements, even as demands for financial aid continue to rise.
Feb 01
Fox medical team: Operation saves 3 lives
A high-pressure operation saved three lives at Emory Hospital¿.Emory Midtown Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Omar Lattouf says the sheer size of Ashley's blood clot - and where it was positioned - took his breath away¿Neonatologist Dr. Ann Critz, was standing by to take care of the babies. "We were very conscious that once the mother got put to sleep, all of the medications that she was getting were going to the babies," Critz said.
A high-pressure operation saved three lives at Emory Hospital¿.Emory Midtown Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Omar Lattouf says the sheer size of Ashley's blood clot - and where it was positioned - took his breath away¿Neonatologist Dr. Ann Critz, was standing by to take care of the babies. "We were very conscious that once the mother got put to sleep, all of the medications that she was getting were going to the babies," Critz said.
Jan 31
Exercise may enhance sexual function in men
Increased physical activity is associated with better sexual function in men under 40, according to an Emory study.
Increased physical activity is associated with better sexual function in men under 40, according to an Emory study.
Jan 30
The discriminatory cancer
More cell lines in the freezer could mean more options, eventually, for women with triple-negative breast cancer, which disproportionately affects African American women.
More cell lines in the freezer could mean more options, eventually, for women with triple-negative breast cancer, which disproportionately affects African American women.
Jan 29
Nurse donates kidney to patient
Allison Batson, Emory Uinversity Hopstial nurse donates a kidney to her patient.
Allison Batson, Emory Uinversity Hopstial nurse donates a kidney to her patient.
Jan 26
The new house call: Seniors get health care at home
Emory's domiciliary care program reinvents the house call to bring health care to seniors where they live.
Emory's domiciliary care program reinvents the house call to bring health care to seniors where they live.
Jan 26
Full potential: Emory's Down Syndrome Center
Emory's Down Syndrome Center is showing what a child with an extra chromosome can do.
Emory's Down Syndrome Center is showing what a child with an extra chromosome can do.
Jan 13
"My Offer Stands." Nurse Donates Own Kidney to Patient in Need
Emory University Hospital transplant nurse Allison Batson has spent many years caring for patients in need of a life-saving organ transplant.
Emory University Hospital transplant nurse Allison Batson has spent many years caring for patients in need of a life-saving organ transplant.
Jan 06
Gold Standard Designation in Breast Imaging Excellence at Emory University Hospital Midtown
Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The designation signifies the gold standard in imaging accreditation, assuring patients of the highest level of image quality and safety at a facility.
Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The designation signifies the gold standard in imaging accreditation, assuring patients of the highest level of image quality and safety at a facility.
Jan 03
Emory Healthcare and Saint Joseph's Hospital Close Partnership Deal
Emory Healthcare and Saint Joseph's Health System have successfully closed the terms of their partnership.
Emory Healthcare and Saint Joseph's Health System have successfully closed the terms of their partnership.
2011
Dec 16
Emory Nursing Professor Receives Prestigious Endowed Chair
Internationally-recognized oncology nurse researcher, Deborah Watkins Bruner, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been named the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Nursing at Emory University.
Internationally-recognized oncology nurse researcher, Deborah Watkins Bruner, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been named the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Nursing at Emory University.
Dec 15
Emory Neurologist Honored with Two Awards by American Epilepsy Society
Kimford Meador, MD, director of the Emory Epilepsy Center and professor of neurology at the Emory School of Medicine, was recently given the Award for Clinical Science and the inaugural Fritz Dreifuss Epilepsy Fund Award by the American Epilepsy Society at their 65th annual meeting in Baltimore, Md.
Kimford Meador, MD, director of the Emory Epilepsy Center and professor of neurology at the Emory School of Medicine, was recently given the Award for Clinical Science and the inaugural Fritz Dreifuss Epilepsy Fund Award by the American Epilepsy Society at their 65th annual meeting in Baltimore, Md.
Dec 12
Levey to be First Holder of Betty Gage Holland Chair in Neurology
The Jim Cox, Jr. Foundation has established the Betty Gage Holland Chair in Neurology in Emory University School of Medicine. Allan Levey, MD, PhD, will be the inaugural holder of the chair.
The Jim Cox, Jr. Foundation has established the Betty Gage Holland Chair in Neurology in Emory University School of Medicine. Allan Levey, MD, PhD, will be the inaugural holder of the chair.
Dec 09
Emory Researchers Use iPhone 4 for Remote Assessment of Stroke
Emory researchers use two-way video technology on the iPhone 4 to assess the severity of a patient's stroke symptoms.
Emory researchers use two-way video technology on the iPhone 4 to assess the severity of a patient's stroke symptoms.
Dec 06
Pipeline Embolization Device Offers Hope to Patients Formerly Untreatable
It is estimated that one in 50 people in the United States will have a brain aneurysm in their lifetime; a condition that can prove fatal if the aneurysm ruptures within the skull. Emory neurosurgeons now have a device to treat patients with aneurysms that were once deemed untreatable.
It is estimated that one in 50 people in the United States will have a brain aneurysm in their lifetime; a condition that can prove fatal if the aneurysm ruptures within the skull. Emory neurosurgeons now have a device to treat patients with aneurysms that were once deemed untreatable.
Dec 01
Room Service: Just a Phone Call Away for Inpatients at Emory University Hospital Midtown
Dining while hospitalized at Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) just became a little more convenient for patients. The hospital is now offering room service for patient dining throughout the day.
Dining while hospitalized at Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) just became a little more convenient for patients. The hospital is now offering room service for patient dining throughout the day.
Nov 22
Thanksgiving Extra Special This Year for Athens Man Who Received 100th Heart Assist Device at Emory
The Thanksgiving holiday will take on extra special significance for Sean Dookwah, whose new lease on life can be attributed to a ventricular assist heart device he received at Emory University Hospital.
The Thanksgiving holiday will take on extra special significance for Sean Dookwah, whose new lease on life can be attributed to a ventricular assist heart device he received at Emory University Hospital.
Nov 22
March of Dimes Honors Three Emory Nurses for Excellence
Three Emory nurses were honored this year by the March of Dimes for excellence in nursing.
Three Emory nurses were honored this year by the March of Dimes for excellence in nursing.
Nov 21
Emory Boards Approve Next Steps in Hospital Bed Tower Project
Construction plans remain on track for Emory University Hospital bed tower project.
Construction plans remain on track for Emory University Hospital bed tower project.
Nov 18
MinuteClinic and Emory Healthcare Announce Clinical Affiliation
MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark, and Emory Healthcare, have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to affordable health care services in the Atlanta metro.
MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark, and Emory Healthcare, have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to affordable health care services in the Atlanta metro.
Nov 17
Emory Healthcare and Dedra Cantrell Receive 2011 CHIME Innovator of the Year Award
Award is designed to provide peer recognition to a CIO who has demonstrated value to their organization through the creative application of technology in support of their organization's key and strategic business objectives.
Award is designed to provide peer recognition to a CIO who has demonstrated value to their organization through the creative application of technology in support of their organization's key and strategic business objectives.
Nov 17
Emory University Hospital First in Southeast to Offer Bronchial Thermoplasty for Severe Asthma Sufferers
Emory interventional pulmonologists are the first in the Southeast to offer Bronchial Thermoplasty.
Emory interventional pulmonologists are the first in the Southeast to offer Bronchial Thermoplasty.
Jul 15
May 03
Could Social Media Like Twitter Be The Next 9-1-1?
Web-based resources like Twitter and Facebook may be ushering in a new era in life-saving communication tools, as was demonstrated by Emory Healthcare on April 25, 2011.
Web-based resources like Twitter and Facebook may be ushering in a new era in life-saving communication tools, as was demonstrated by Emory Healthcare on April 25, 2011.
2010
Nov 10
At Emory Healthcare, Breast Cancer Awareness Not Just For October
Emory Healthcare, the Emory Breast Center and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University partner to launch comprehensive website, blog, and contest around breast health.
Emory Healthcare, the Emory Breast Center and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University partner to launch comprehensive website, blog, and contest around breast health.
