Meet Our Past WebMD Health Heroes
Each year, WebMD recognizes individuals who do great things to help others live healthier, better lives. Meet our honorees from the last decade.
2017 Health Heroes
- Advocate
Chloe Fernandez
When she couldn’t find a book on her rare condition, she wrote one herself. What happened next left her teary eyed.
- Inventor
Kavya Kopparapu
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.
- Investigator
Lauren Singer
This budding psychiatrist has participated in research efforts aimed at diagnosing and treating those with developmental disabilities. See what inspires her.
- Medscape Mentor of the Year
Donna Magid, MD, MEd
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.
- Roundup
2017 Health Heroes Gala
Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of Fox Sports’ First Things First, hosted WebMD’s Health Heroes Awards presentation January 22 in New York City.