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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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    Essential Workers

    Frontline Champions

    These everyday heroes are the foundation of our society. The CDC Foundation accepts this award on behalf of frontline workers nationwide.

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    Anthony S. Fauci, MD

    Lifetime Achievement

    As the nation’s top infectious disease expert, he’s worked endless hours to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control in hopes of ending the devastating outbreak soon.

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    Amy Denet Deal

    Trailblazer

    The former fashion executive and founder of Orenda Tribe clothing company is committed to meeting the needs of the Diné community during the pandemic and beyond by fundraising, feeding families, and much more.

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    Taft Foley III

    Innovator

    This Houston teen’s mission is saving lives. He created a mobile COVID-19 testing lab, which offers free tests to the homeless, elderly, and veterans in the community.

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