Emory University Hospital was recently ranked the #4 best hospital for treating infectious diseases, according to a Medscape survey completed by over 11,000 physicians. The physicians were asked to rank their care preferences for themselves…
CEO Forums with Dr. Jonathan S. Lewin in April Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, executive vice president for health affairs, Emory University; executive director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC); and president, CEO and chairman of…
The Georgia Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will hold their annual Atlanta “Take Steps” Walk on May 21 at Brook Run Park. Far too often, our patients suffer in silence, but “Take Steps”…
This message is sent on behalf of Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Emory University; Executive Director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center; and President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Emory…
Dr. John Vazquez (Emory Division of Hospital Medicine) has been named Medical Director for System Transfer Service & Patient Flow for Emory Healthcare, effective the first of this year. With our focus on collaborating with…
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America’s trusted source for identifying top doctors, invites ALL licensed physicians to nominate colleagues for its 2017 “Top Doctors” list, which will help Castle Connolly identify regionally and nationally outstanding top doctors. Castle…
This message is sent on behalf of Bill Bornstein, MD, PhD, CMO & CQO, Emory Healthcare Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Dr. David Murphy has been named the Patient Safety Officer for Emory…
Emory’s Clifton campus is preparing for the arrival of a new hospital tower (Emory University Hospital’s J-Wing) that will provide additional beds and clinical space. The project coincides with Clifton Streetscape, a project to improve access,…
This year, six Emory specialties ranked nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals Guide,” including three Department of Medicine specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery – No. 16 (2-way tie) Diabetes & Endocrinology –…
By John Vazquez, MD (Emory Division of Hospital Medicine) PART 1 of 3 Not long ago, I was at a wedding with my wife, and another couple asked what I do for a living. I…