Emory Healthcare

Rollins Foundation gives $5M to establish O. Wayne Rollins Fund for Clinical Excellence

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

A $5 million gift from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation will expand the scope of the Paul W. Seavey Comprehensive Internal Medicine Clinic, support faculty physicians known as Rollins Distinguished Clinicians, and expand the Executive Health Discovery Database, which serves as a resource for research in general medicine.

Emory Hospitals named to GHA's quality honor roll

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Georgia Hospital Association has named three Emory Healthcare hospitals and one EHC-affiliated hospital to its Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Core Measures Honor Roll.

Cystic fibrosis research extends and improves lives for children and adults

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

The Emory-Children's Center for Cystic Fibrosis Research focuses research efforts on developing new therapies, drugs and devices that will improve the quality and longevity of the lives of CF patients.

Scheinberg earns Saint Joseph's Hospital highest honor

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Paul J. Scheinberg, MD, has been named the 2013 recipient of Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta's E. Napier Burson Jr., MD Award of Distinction.

Emory student training to climb Mt. Everest

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Emory University Physician Assistant student Nick Gibson thrives when tackling incredible personal challenges -- like training to climb Mt. Everest.

A more precise blood test for prostate cancer outperforms traditional PSA screen

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Emory's Martin Sanda, MD, an internationally recognized prostate cancer scientist, delivered big news about better prostate cancer diagnosis, at the American Urological Association's 2013 Annual Meeting.

New, minimally invasive procedure benefits patients with swallowing disorder

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

A new, minimally invasive procedure being performed at Emory University Hospital is helping patients who suffer from achalasia, a disorder of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties.

Mechanical heart valve trial shows lower doses of anticoagulant medication may suffice

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Researchers at Emory University are reporting results that show patients may require less aggressive anticoagulant therapy after the replacement of an aortic valve with the On-X Prosthetic Heart Valve.

Markham named medical director of Saint Joseph's Heart Failure Clinic

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Saint Joseph's Hospital and the Emory Center for Heart Failure and Transplantation are pleased to announce that David Markham, MD, MSc, has joined the team as medical director of the Heart Failure Clinic at Saint Joseph's.

Emory Johns Creek Hospital cancer program awarded accreditation by Commission on Cancer

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted a three-year accreditation to the cancer program at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, signifying the "Hallmark of Excellence" in cancer care programs.