Meet Our Past WebMD Health Heroes

When she couldn’t find a book on her rare condition, she wrote one herself. What happened next left her teary eyed.

She invented a device that diagnoses diabetic retinopathy without the need for an extensive eye exam, particularly useful in developing countries or rural areas. That’s not even her first invention.

This budding psychiatrist has participated in research efforts aimed at diagnosing and treating those with developmental disabilities. See what inspires her.

She’s a constant presence in her students’ lives from day one of medical school until they leave for their residency. See how she’s enabling them for success.

Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of Fox Sports’ First Things First, hosted WebMD’s Health Heroes Awards presentation January 22 in New York City.

The inspirational story behind his invention that will help people with type 1 diabetes take control of their disease.

How this early adopter of palliative care is transforming the way every nursing school in the U.S. teaches the subject.

Why this teen coder developed a smartphone app to help teens think twice before they post mean thoughts online.

How these Hilarity for Charity co-founders use laughter to fight Alzheimer's disease.

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts hosted an evening to remember in New York City.

The story behind his “war detox” program that helps veterans recover from posttraumatic stress disorder.

How his research on brain injury has transformed the way we look at -- and play -- football.

The inspiration for this teen’s invention that protects the elderly from wandering while providing peace of mind to their caregivers.

The award-winning actress’s mission to change public attitudes about mental illness through PSAs and education programs in schools.