Peachtree Immediate Care will remain the dedicated urgent care provider for the Emory Healthcare Network, offering patients more locations throughout metro-Atlanta for their urgent care needs. The two organizations recently signed a new long-term agreement to continue their collaborative relationship.
Based on results from the most recent Emory Libraries survey, staff members have been making improvements across the libraries this fall — which is perfect timing as students and faculty prep for finals and look ahead to the spring semester.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is the first community hospital and one of only two hospitals in the world to achieve its seventh consecutive Magnet designation, the highest national honor for professional nursing practice. The hospital also is the first to be awarded Magnet with Distinction.
Students from across Emory University will present thought-provoking performances, art installations and meaningful dialogue that showcase lessons learned while working with Atlanta artists in the classroom this semester.
Sandra L. Wong, an accomplished surgical oncologist and researcher, will begin her tenure as dean of Emory University School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare in March 2024.
A new symposium — hosted by Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, and Research!America — brought together stakeholders from across health care, state and federal governments, community partners, and advocacy groups to collaboratively identify opportunities to improve maternal and newborn health in Georgia.
Members of the Emory community gathered in Cannon Chapel on Tuesday to pay their respects to Rosalynn Carter as her tribute ceremony took place on campus in Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
SURE, Emory’s hallmark undergraduate research program during summer break, is expanding access for students in the humanities, arts and social sciences. Applications for 2024 are now open.
One in 10 Georgians know of someone who has died during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after birth, and more than half (57%) have experienced or know someone who has experienced complications during pregnancy, according to data being presented as part of the inaugural Symposium to Address the Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia.
The Emory University Faculty Council is soliciting nominations for the John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for 2024. Letters of nomination are due by Sunday, Dec. 10.
Emeritus faculty host mock admission interviews, appreciating the opportunity to remain connected and provide an invaluable resource to Emory and students.
More than 40 faculty were honored with named and endowed professorships, recognizing their significant contributions to Emory. Learn more about the honorees.
Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin and colleagues published their find of some of the oldest, positively identified bird tracks in the Southern Hemisphere, dated to between 120 million and 128 million years ago.
A new paper from a team led by Emory sociologist Megan Reed offers new insight into family ties during crises by examining family communication patterns in the early days of COVID-19.
The Emory community honored the service and contributions of veterans in the university's 15th-annual ceremony, featuring student veterans, campus leadership and active-duty service members in the event.
Nominations for this year’s Albert A. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research are open through Dec. 8. Recognize a faculty member who is outstanding in their field.
Veterans Day is a time to thank those who have served and for veterans to reflect on their military service and how it has shaped their lives. Meet seven Emory veterans serving across the university and gain insight into their experiences.
Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport or a renewal during passport day events on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses Nov. 16 and 30.
Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services welcomed new international students to campus for the fall 2023 semester through orientations, resource fairs and the annual International Student Welcome Reception.
Thanks to a Mellon grant, Emory’s Rose Library will build a virtual reading room pilot project to expand national and global access to its renowned literary and poetry collections.
The Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute will utilize artificial intelligence and computing power to discern patterns in vast amounts of data and make predictions that improve patient health outcomes
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and The Carter Center’s Mental Health Program have appointed psychiatric mental health nurse educator and researcher Aparna Kumar, PhD, MPH, CRNP, to a joint faculty position focused on enhancing global mental health nursing and workforce development.
National Diabetes Awareness Month kicked off with trap yoga in the Emory Student Center and continues all month with seminars, workshops and more. Attend an event to learn more about diabetes and diabetes prevention.
To help reduce fall risks and other safety concerns in hospitalized patients, Emory Healthcare is collaborating with Andor Health to bring virtual patient observer technology to its hospitals.
Emory’s David Weiss shares a $104 million federal grant to research how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics and hunt for new methods to identify the right antibiotics to use against antibiotic resistance
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program is honoring Veterans Day 2023 and recognizing the extraordinary contributions of those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
The initial findings of a Nature Medicine study describe a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial to identify the most effective source of cellular injections for knee arthritis.
As the leaves begin to drop from trees around campus, make time to drop into some amazing events here at Emory! There are plenty of athletic, cultural and community activities to enjoy this month.
Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, is collaborating with health care technology pioneer DrFirst to help patients access and adhere to affordable, appropriate prescription medications for their health conditions and ailments.
In its 22nd year, Emory’s Tibet Week will recognize the longstanding collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and affiliation with the Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India. Events begin Monday, Nov. 6.
Emory College historians Chris Suh and Maria Montalvo will present the semester’s “First Fridays” lectures on topics related to race and social justice.
Structural biologist Christine Dunham and colleagues are opening a new path to combat antibiotic resistance. They are investigating a suite of molecules that block the ability of bacteria to synthesize proteins without affecting human cells.
Faculty members from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are teaming together to study the informal caregiving networks of older adults with dementia, with the goal of developing an interactive digital tool to capture the full scope of caregiving beyond the experience of primary caregivers.
The Emory Sports Performance and Research Center has received a $4.5 million grant to use virtual reality technology to reduce injury risk and improve performance in young athletes.
A team of researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health have been awarded a $3.8M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a center to study the impacts of climate change on health and help develop action-oriented strategies to protect the health of individuals and communities.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Emory employee Antonia Gillespie shares her story about how early detection was key to discovering cancer in its early stages.
Emory professor Emily Burchfield digs into environmental and socioeconomic data to develop online tools for farmers as they navigate changing agricultural landscapes.
A new fund fueled by donors allowed more than 270 students across 47 majors to say “yes” to unique internship experiences — and discover the paths they’re meant to follow along the way.
Laura Finzi and Michael Heaven have earned a high distinction given to only about half a percent of the American Physical Society members. The award honors researchers who have made significant contributions to the application of physics to science and technology.
NIH has awarded $7.8 million to the Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies (ACME POCT) to support inventors across the country in developing and testing point-of-care technologies to help improve patient care.
Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2024-25 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2024.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has received a $3.9 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study the contribution of the oral microbiome to Alzheimer’s disease risk.
Nearly 300 members of the Emory community and their guests marched together in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Oct. 15. View photos and a video from the day.
A newly published study by researchers from Emory University and Harvard University found a connection between childhood exposure to air pollution and the age at U.S. girls experienced their first periods.
Emory’s Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), the only national data collection tool that connects pre-hospital cardiac arrest data with hospital outcomes, will receive $23.85 million in grant funding over the next five years from the CDC, a major return to public funding for the program.
A newly released study led by researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health was one of the first to find an emerging class of “forever chemicals” in the homes, drinking water and bodies of United States residents.
Emory women find inspiration in Faculty Women of Color in the Academy, a national organization whose conferences expand networks and encourage attendees to seek support from one another.
The Health Resources and Services Administration grant will increase the number of advanced practice nurses and licensed clinical social workers treating mental illness and substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder, in nine Georgia counties.