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Aileen Cole Stewart: Called to Serve Picture of Aileen Cole Stewart: Called to Serve Aileen Cole Stewart made history as one of 18 African American nurses to serve in the Army Nurse Corp during WWI.
Aletta Jacobs Picture of Aletta Jacobs Aletta Jacobs was a woman with a 20th century mind in a 19th century world. She was the first woman in the Netherlands to go to a university and become a doctor.
Alicia Cortez Alicia in her office (Clinica Intermedica) Alicia Cortez is a Colombian ophthamologist who created the charity 'Giving Hope to See.'
Andrea Coleman Picture of Andrea Coleman Andrea Coleman has used her passion for motorcycling to transform healthcare delivery in rural parts of Africa.
Avoiding the Coronavirus as a Student Picture of Avoiding the Coronavirus as a Student Students returning to campus in 2020 must take precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Ben Carson Picture of Ben Carson Ben Carson is the chief of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.
Bennet Omalu Picture of Bennet Omalu Bennet Omalu is a Nigerian pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), caused by participation in football and other contact sports.
Bill Wilson Picture of Bill Wilson Bill Wilson changed countless lives and livelihoods by founding Alcoholics Anonymous.
Cesar Chavez Picture of Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez fought against the use of pesticides for the protection of migrant farm workers.
Clara Barton Picture of Clara Barton Clara Barton taught others how to save more lives of the patients in hospitals.
Dangers of Vaping Wins First Place High School Documentary Picture of Dangers of Vaping Wins First Place High School Documentary
Danny Thomas Picture of Danny Thomas Danny Thomas is the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Doctor Steven Kopits Dr. Kopits and me having fun after a surgery (Personal Photo) Doctor Steven Kopits was a compassionate physician who lives on in the hearts of his patients.
Doctors Picture of Doctors
Dr. Christina Rosenthal Picture of Dr. Christina Rosenthal Dr. Rosenthal is an African American dentist who started the program Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) -- a pipeline for minority students who are interested in healthcare fields.
Dr. David Applebaum Dr. David Applebaum Dr. David Applebaum was a selfless emergency room doctor in Jerusalem.
Dr. Ginger Holt Dr. Ginger Holt Dr. Ginger Holt joined the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute in 2003. Her clinical interests include bone and tissue sarcoma, cancer surgery, and adult reconstruction.
Dr. Gloria WilderBrathwaite Dr. Gloria WilderBrathwaite Dr. Gloria WilderBrathwaite was inspired to provide health care to the poor in the innner city.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola Picture of Dr. Gregg DeNicola Dr. Gregg DeNicola is Chief Medical Officer of Caduceus Medical in Laguna Beach and has skillfully guided his patients through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. J. Larry Brown Picture of Dr. J. Larry Brown Dr. J. Larry Brown directs the national Center on Hunger and Poverty.
Dr. James Doty https://twitter.com/jamesrdotymd James Doty, M.D., FACS, FICS is a professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
Dr. John F. Murray Picture of Dr. John F. Murray Dr. John F. Murray, a pioneer in pulmonary medicine, passed away from respiratory failure caused by the coronavirus in March 2020.
Dr. Larry Thomas Man with Podoconiosis ( (Luke Sherman )) Dr. Larry Thomas is the founder of the Tropical Health Alliance Foundation.
Dr. Mark Jacobson Picture of Dr. Mark Jacobson Dr. Mark Jacobson works with AIDS patients in Tanzania.
Dr. Michael DeBakey Picture of Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr. Michael DeBakey is the father of modern open-heart surgery.
Dr. Paul Brand Picture of Dr. Paul Brand Dr. Paul Brand was a compassionate surgeon who pioneered work in leprosy.
Dr. Paul Farmer Dr. Farmer (http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00035/her_farmer082708a_35520c.jpeg) Dr. Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to treating people in the poorest nations in the world.
Dr. Shiri Daniels Dr. Shiri Daniels Dr. Shiri Daniels spends every day teaching people how to listen, how to help, how to be there for people.
Dr. Van Halbach Picture of Dr. Van Halbach Dr. Van Halbach is a hero to the Ghenender family for saving Ingrid's life.
Dr. Zeda Rosenberg Picture of Dr. Zeda Rosenberg Dr. Zeda Rosenberg is working to protect women from HIV/AIDS.
Elizabeth Glaser Picture of Elizabeth Glaser Elizabeth Glaser created the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Evelyn H. Lauder Evelyn Lauder, photo courtesy of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Evelyn H. Lauder founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Family Fundraising - Chords2Cure Picture of Family Fundraising - Chords2Cure
Farm2People: Eric Holdener and Anna Hopkins Photo by Catalina Muñoz 2020 Farm2People is a nonprofit that works to deliver produce to food insecure areas of Los Angeles County in the wake of COVID-19.
Fati Kirakoya Picture of Fati Kirakoya Fati Kirakoya is a researcher committed to finding solutions to end HIV/AIDS.
Fe Del Mundo Picture of Fe Del Mundo Fe Del Mundo, referred to as the first woman to attend Harvard Medical School, was also the first person to be named one of the National Scientists of the Philippines.
Federica and Baby Malick Picture of Federica and Baby Malick Baby Malick was flown from Senegal to Italy for a life-saving heart operation by surgeon Federica Iezzi through the nonprofit One Life Onlus.
Fred Hollows Picture of Fred Hollows Fred Hollows saved the eysight of thousands of Aboriginal and poor people.
Gao Yaojie Picture of Gao Yaojie Gao Yaojie is a medical doctor, AIDS activist and exile from China.
Hattie Elizabeth Alexander Picture of Hattie Elizabeth Alexander Hattie Elizabeth Alexander saved the lives of thousands of children through her work.
Hazviperi Betty Makoni Betty Makoni (Girl Child Network Worldwide) Hazviperi Betty Makoni founded the Girl Child Network to transform lives.
HIPPOCRATES Picture of HIPPOCRATES Hippocrates is famous for the Hippocratic oath, which is usually interpreted as one of the first statements of a moral code of conduct to be used by physicians, one that espouses respect for all human life: First, do no harm.
Hippocrates: The Father of Medicine Picture of Hippocrates: The Father of Medicine
How to Name a Hero - Jimmy Kimmel for Reasons Other than the Obvious Picture of How to Name a Hero - Jimmy Kimmel for Reasons Other than the Obvious Jimmy Kimmel's openness about his son's congenital heart disease helped Katherine feel comfortable in her own skin.
John Flynn Picture of John Flynn John Flynn dedicated his life to improving life for people living in the Australian Outback.
Judith Blair Judith Blair and kidney recipient Dr. Michael Burgoon Judith Blair donated one of her kidneys to a man in desperate need.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Picture of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a hero to Rachel who was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes.
Lisa Nigro Lisa Nigro Lisa Nigro works to help the homeless in Chicago through the Inspiration Cafe.
Malaria Campaign 2009 Picture of Malaria Campaign 2009 Malaria Campaign 2009 Students join together to eradicate malaria.
Malone Mukwende: Creator of 'Mind the Gap' Picture of Malone Mukwende: Creator of 'Mind the Gap'
Marilyn Bloss Koester Picture of Marilyn Bloss Koester Marilyn Bloss Koester is on the board of directors for CHOICES, a Memphis center for reproductive health.
Marlo Thomas Picture of Marlo Thomas Marlo Thomas is a champion for children at St. Jude and around the world.
Mary N. Sanchez Picture of Mary N. Sanchez Mary N. Sanchez is a nurse manager and renowned advocate for veterans care and service.
MASSIVEGOOD - Niños sin Malaria MASSIVEGOOD logo (massivegood.com) MASSIVEGOOD has an objective to build a healthier world using micro-philanthropy and social media.
Médecins Sans Frontières Picture of Médecins Sans Frontières Medecins Sans Frontieres won the Nobel Peace Prize for working under fire to save lives.
Medical Missions for Children Picture of Medical Missions for Children Medical Missions for Children uses cutting-edge medical broadcasting technologies to bring medical care to underserved communities.
Melinda Gates Melinda Gates (GatesFoundation.org ()) Melinda Gates is passionate about helping mothers and children in developing nations.
Michael J. Fox Michael J Fox (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/michael-j-fox/images/8370250/title/michael-j-fox-photo) Michael J. Fox works to find a cure for Parkinsons Disease.
Mike Kelly Picture of Mike Kelly Mike Kelly risked his career as a surgeon to save Bob's life.
Mother Mary Picture of Mother Mary Mother Mary helps Senegalese children and mothers with HIV/AIDS.
mpower <center> empower yourself with mpower</center> <P><P> mpower harnesses the power of music to change youth attitudes about mental health.
My Hero Picture of My Hero
Nkosi Johnson Picture of Nkosi Johnson Nkosi Johnson was an orphan infected by HIV who spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS.
Nurses Picture of Nurses Kelly was grateful for the care and compassion of her sister's nurses.
Oumoul Khary Sow Oumoul Khary Sow (Courtesy of Oumoul Khary) Oumoul Khary Sow founded the Caravan of Hope which travels to remote areas in Senegal to help prevent malaria.
Peter C. Alderman Foundation Picture of Peter C. Alderman Foundation Peter C. Alderman Foundation helps heal the emotional wounds of victims of terrorism around the world.
Rachel Gemara: Nursing COVID-19 Patients in Israel Photo courtesy of Rachel Gemara Rachel Gemara is an oncology nurse in Jerusalem who treated patients with COVID-19 at a popup unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Robert E. Kimura, M.D. <a href=http://rush.photobooks.com/photos/0003230.jpg>Robert E. Kimura</a> (Rush University Medical Robert E. Kimura, M.D. is a hero to his niece in and out of the operating room.
Sabriye Tenberken Sabriye Tenberken Sabriye Tenberken helps to educate and better the lives of blind people living in Tibet.
Sally Sampson Sally Sampson Sally Sampson makes cooking fun to fight childhood obesity.
Sarah Ramirez Picture of Sarah Ramirez Sarah Ramirez works with local food banks, where food is distributed to impoverished people all across the community.
Sasa SASA Sasa a young doctor in Burma keeps his promise to his village.
'SGT. PUSHUP' Wins First Place Humanitarian Award at MH Film Fest Picture of 'SGT. PUSHUP' Wins First Place Humanitarian Award at MH Film Fest
Sinikethemba Choir http://sinikithemba.org/ Sinikethemba Choir uses music to break the silence about AIDS.
Teacher Andy Crisp's Film, 'Mental Health Awareness,' Wins Relationships First Award Picture of Teacher Andy Crisp's Film, 'Mental Health Awareness,' Wins Relationships First Award
Thembi Ngubane Picture of Thembi Ngubane Thembi Ngubane offered hope to others living with HIV/AIDS.
To Write Love On Her Arms Picture of To Write Love On Her Arms To Write Love On Her Arms was founded to help people suffering from depression and substance abuse.
Tommie Hamaluba Picture of Tommie Hamaluba Tommie Hamaluba is a teacher in Botswana, Africa, working to eradicate malaria.
Trisomy 18 Foundation There is an extra 18th Chromosome (Chromosome18.org) Trisomy 18 Foundation raises awareness and supports research for cures for this genetic disorder.
Umra Omar Picture of Umra Omar Umra Omar, a doctor and member of Safari Doctors, travels through dangerous parts of Kenya to bring medical aid where it is needed.
 
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