Chicago, April 4, 2025 /prnewswire/ – At a historic moment, blackdoctor.org (BDO) introduces the first class to the first TBH Hall of Fame, BDOS's best distinction. This milestone was announced on the 10th anniversary of the Top Blacks at the Healthcare Awards Ceremony, and honored those who made groundbreaking contributions and influenced the lives of future generations.
Selected through a rigorous and thoughtful process, enrollees demonstrate their unwavering dedication to life improvement and salvation. Their innovation, leadership and advocacy have changed the lives of millions of Black Americans.
A key partner of healthcare professionals, BDO prepares an unforgettable experience at Fontainebleau Miami April 9-10, 2025.
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“It is our honor and joy to recognize the 11 exceptional individuals, the industry leaders of healthcare. They will never forget their long-lasting impact,” he said. Reggie WearCEO, blackdoctor.org. “The TBH Hall of Fame is the first for BDO and it felt like it was the perfect time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Healthcare Top Blacks and Blackdoctor.org.”
Added an executive editor Jade Curtis“The TBH Hall of Fame inductees have a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations, and we are still committed to sharing their stories.
Introduction: First Class of 2025 TBH Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame honors 11 medical giants to solidify their rich heritage in legitimate sites in history. In addition to the Hall of Fame, BDO recognizes innovative thinking, contribution and leadership this year's 12 well-known TBH Honorary Awards.
Vanessa RoadhurstEVP, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson, board member of Zoetis, Craig Emmitt Cole, MD, Haematologist, Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Tony EzellExecutive Vice President, President of America, Becton, Dickinson and Company
Reshema Kemps-PolancoExecutive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Novartis
Michael LenoreMD, FAAP, FAAAA Pediatrician, Allergies
Freda Lewis HallMD, Life Science Leader
Ted LoveMD, Chairman, Bio Board of Directors
Myrtle PotterChairman and CEO, Director, former Chairman and CEO, Sumitomo Pharma America
Reed TucksonMD, FACP, Tuckson Health Connections Mitzi Joi Williams, MD Managing Director, Founding Medical Director of Joi Life Wellness Group Neurology Center Atlanta, Georgia
Richard Allen WilliamsMD, Founder and President of Minority Health Institute and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)
Hall of Fame enrollees will provide advice to aspiring leaders.
“Innovation with empathy. When empathy is combined with transformative science and excellent business insights, something amazing can be done.” Reshema Kemps-PolancoExecutive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Novartis. “We try to understand the living experiences of those who aim to serve, including patients, caregivers, health care systems and those who invest in your efforts.”
I advised, “Be prepared to work hard.” Ted LoveMD, Chairman, Bio Board of Directors. “The path to success in this field is competitive, but if you really love your job, you've already won half the battle.”
“We will maintain your mentor, but please protect our safe sponsors, who are older people who have taken action on your behalf.” Myrtle PotterChairman, CEO, Director, former Chairman and CEO Sumitomo Pharma America
“Be authentic. Apply your unique insights, perspectives and experiences to your work. And you will bring truly novel solutions,” he said. Freda Lewis HallMD, Life Science Leader.
“My best advice for future generations of black doctors is not to let anyone define you and tell you what you can and can't.” Richard Allen WilliamsMD, Founder and President of Minority Health Institute and Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC).
About blackdoctor.org (bdo)
blackdoctor.org is a major destination for health and wellness for people of color, leveraging culture, content and technology to change people's lives for the better.
Celebrating its 20th year, BDO has a monthly range of 26 million people on social media, and has 6.5 million visitors per month to its website. Blackdoctor.org boasts the largest online database of Black doctors and dentists as part of our free physician search tool. BDO has leveraged AI to create the BlackDoctor Chat Bot, the first AI tool to provide culturally relevant answers to the most pressing health questions of black consumers. Consumers can ask anything they want!
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