#EmoryBandTogether is an initiative developed by Emory’s Center for the Study of Human Health and the Center for Student Success Programs and Services to increase awareness about food insecurity. We believe this partnership is a unique higher education model that is far-reaching…
Every year, Emory's Alumni Board and Student Alumni Board identify and honor 100 outstanding graduating seniors. These are the 100 Senior Honorary. The students honored with this award have excelled in leadership, sports, community involvement, mentorship, and more. The Center for…
The weekly news cycle is routinely scattered with announcements of new scientific research that promises to change our understanding of health and disease. Unsurprisingly, the research that ends up as news headlines tends to be the more exciting information–scientists located…
Heart failure, a condition under the umbrella term of heart disease, is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support the other organs in the…
In this latest health policy update, I focus on news surrounding the impact of the midterm elections on healthcare, current threats to LGBTQ health, and the ongoing gun control debate. The Affordable Care Act Following the midterm elections, in which…
In the midst of the opioid epidemic, over 115 peopleare dying from overdose every day in the United States. Across the country, law enforcement officials have rushed to stem drug sales and use, cracking down on those found to be in…
Despite being a global superpower, the United States has a large problem with food insecurity. Approximately 1 in 6 people in America face hunger, and this is an issue that exists in every county across the country. In 2013, roughly…
Healthcare reform is a major debate in the United States, with the focus centering around healthcare access. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), implemented in 2010 by the Obama Administration, has received praise for its aim to reduce the number of uninsured…
As the midterm elections close in on Georgia, it is important to be well-informed on the platforms of the candidates running for office within the state. One of the most important elections happening in the state is the gubernatorial race…
We all have our hopes. Children wish for chocolate and get a Dum-Dum or a cheap toothbrush, adults often wish to find good in the world. Many will donate their hard-earned income to charity, dreaming that their contribution could make…