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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.

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2014 Health Heroes

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    Hall of Fame:

    Michael J. Fox

    Robin Roberts gets the story behind our 2014 Hall of Fame winner’s tireless dedication to Parkinson’s disease awareness.

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    Activist

    Harold S. Koplewicz, MD

    This 2014 Activist hero’s work at the Child Mind Institute is transforming the way we think about childhood mental illness.

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    Scientist

    Frank A. Papay, MD

    See how our winner in the Scientist category for 2014 -- seen here with Jordin Sparks -- pioneered a surgical approach to treating migraines.

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    Prodigy

    Zarin Ibnat Rahman

    The surprising catalyst for this teenager's career-making scientific discovery earned her the Hero status in 2014.

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    Philanthropist

    Carson Daly

    This 2014 Philanthropist honoree teamed up with KidsGardening.org to transform a school playground into a garden, providing access to affordable, fresh produce.

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    People's Choice

    Martha Stewart

    Through the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, the domestic diva helps provide quality health care for seniors.

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