Influential People in Health & Wellness
Inside Jacobo Husny Hanono’s Approach to Ideas, Risk, and Focus
Jacobo Husny Hanono was born in Mexico City to Salomon Husny and Farida Hanono. From an early age, he showed a strong sense of curiosity and discipline. He was drawn to learning, movement, and the idea that growth comes from steady effort over time. That mindset would...
Life Imaging Fla on Building Something Different in a Reactive Industry
Life Imaging Fla was founded in 2020 by Tom Graham after a deeply personal loss. He lost both of his parents to cancer, and that experience reshaped how he thought about health, time, and choice. What stayed with him most was not only the illness itself, but how late...
Dr. Malini Saba on What It Takes to Inspire and Be Inspired
Dr. Malini Saba has built her life around the belief that real success comes from understanding people — not just profits. For over three decades, she’s worked across continents and industries, from agriculture and energy to healthcare and technology, always with a...
Jon F. Graham, MD: A Legacy of Neurosurgical Leadership Joins Altus Medical Group
From Honolulu to Jacksonville: A New Chapter in a Long Career When Dr. Jon F. Graham decided to move from Honolulu to Jacksonville in 2024, it wasn’t a retirement wind-down. It was a next step. After four decades of neurosurgical leadership—including military service,...
Mitochondria Research and Mentorship with Chun Ju Chang
Dr. Chun Ju Chang grew up in Taiwan with a strong sense of curiosity. She loved asking questions about how things worked in biology. That early interest led her to study science in the United States, where she earned a Ph.D. from UCLA and later trained at MD Anderson...
Charles V Pollack MD: Evidence-Based Insights On Antithrombotic Therapies
Charles V. Pollack, MD is a clinician scientist and senior physician who has spent nearly four decades advancing patient care and drug development in thrombosis and hemostasis. As head of CGP Consulting, PC, he collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotech teams...
Cold, Delicious, and Convenient: Why Gen Z Prefers Iced Coffee Over Hot
Why Iced Coffee Matters Now Gen Z has made iced coffee a lifestyle. It’s not just a drink. It’s a routine, a social trend, and even a personality marker. The shift isn’t just about taste. It’s about what iced coffee represents: convenience, customisation, flavor, and...
Dr. Violet Zahedi and Xivius: Redefining How Global Innovation Scales
By Olivia Nerpouni Today, breakthrough ideas often fail not because they lack merit, but because the systems around them are fragmented. For physician-entrepreneur Dr. Violet Zahedi, that reality has become both a professional challenge and a personal mission....
James Brady Washburn: From Gridiron Grit to Healthcare Leadership
For James Brady Washburn, the through-line from football to business is clear: preparation, adaptability, and trust in your team.
Michael Bloom Shares the Moments that Inspired His Nursing Journey
Michael Bloom is a registered nurse based in New York who uses empathy and understanding to shape his care. From his early days growing up in North Jersey, Michael’s curiosity about people inspired him to choose nursing. He learned to listen deeply and pay attention...
Ahead of the Curve: Dr. Thomas J. Byrne’s Journey With Ultrasound and Innovation
When Dr. Thomas J. Byrne was still a young medical student, he saw something most others didn’t. At the time, ultrasound was almost unheard of in the United States. But he believed it would change the way doctors care for women and their babies. So he booked a trip to...
Whole Health, One Smile at a Time: A Conversation With Dr. Jolee Roberts
When you sit in Dr. Jolee Roberts' dental chair, you’re not just getting your teeth cleaned—you’re entering a partnership. Based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Dr. Roberts has spent over a decade refining a unique, patient-first approach to general and cosmetic...
Advancing Urology with Minimally Invasive Techniques — Insights from David Horovitz, MD
David Horovitz, MD is a board-certified urological surgeon and co-founder of the Bakersfield Institute of Advanced Urology whose practice spans general urology, endourology, and advanced robotic and laparoscopic procedures. From kidney-stone laser lithotripsy to...
Jill Lamontagne on Understanding Homeopathic Medical
A Kennebunk, Maine-based social worker specializing in adult case management, Jill Lamontagne has worked as assistant supervisor of adult case management at Waypoint since 2022. As an advocate and hands-on supporter for adults with disabilities, she helps clients meet...
Seeing What’s Next: How Anand Lalaji is Changing Radiology One Image at a Time
Anand Lalaji is the kind of person who likes to look ahead. He’s not just focused on what’s happening now—he’s thinking about what’s possible. That mindset has shaped his life, his work, and the way he leads in the world of healthcare. Lalaji is the co-founder and CEO...
Leading Through Change: How Radiology Practices Can Adapt to Industry Challenges – The Radiology Group
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and radiology is no exception. Advances in technology, changing regulatory requirements, workforce shortages, and increasing demand for imaging services are reshaping the field. For radiology practices to thrive in this...
Dr. Ammar Mahmoud: Blending Innovation and Compassion in Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Ammar Mahmoud is a cosmetic gynecological surgeon based in New York City. His work focuses on helping women feel comfortable, confident, and empowered through innovative treatments. He doesn’t see cosmetic surgery as just a medical procedure. To him, it’s a...
An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Abdelrhman Maher Abo-Zed: A Vision for Critical Care
Dr. Abdelrhman Maher Abo-Zed is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine at Penn Medicine Princeton, New Jersey. A New Jersey native, he balanced collegiate football with premedical studies, developing resilience...
Dr Airica Steed is Creating Groundbreaking Change in Healthcare
Dr. Airica Steed is a trailblazer in the healthcare industry and an advocate for health equity. As the former CEO of MetroHealth in Cleveland, she made history as the first Black, woman, and nurse CEO of the organization. Her personal experiences with healthcare...
Blake Nations, CEO of Medical Weight Loss Clinic, is Dedicated to Transforming Lives
Blake Nations is the CEO of Doctors Medical Weight Loss Clinic, a leading provider of personalized weight loss solutions. With a deep commitment to improving public health, Blake founded the clinic with the mission of offering safe, effective, and sustainable weight...