Nola Reporter

CityBusiness, a New Orleans-based publication, recently announced its  2022 list of Health Care Heroes, including six School of Medicine  physicians and one leader in its “professional” category. Started in  2007, the annual Health Care Heroes list honors healthcare professionals  in the New Orleans area in the following categories: first responders,  nursing, physicians, professionals and volunteers. Honorees are selected  based on industry achievement and community involvement. This year,  Tulane had six of the 22 doctors recognized in the physician category.  To see the full list, click here.

Professional

Bennetta Horne, PhD, Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs

Bennetta Horne has built her career on seeing the possibilities.  She’s helped countless students make their dreams of attending a  university and medical school become realities. Horne was recently named  assistant dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and she’s also  director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the School of  Medicine.

Physician

Adrian Baudy, MD, Associate Professor and Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship

Dr. Adrian Baudy grew up watching his family undergo treatments for  heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure and stroke. His loved  ones’ experiences with doctors inspired him to become one himself.  Baudy came up with an idea to help lower their sodium intake. He knew  his patients wouldn't give up their spicy foods, so Baudy developed a  salt-free hot sauce and began giving it to his patients. He now sells it  to people around the world, not for profit, but in an effort to show  that eating healthier doesn't have to be boring.

Keith Ferdinand, MD, Professor of Medicine and Gerald S. Berenson Chair in Preventative Cardiology

Dr. Keith Ferdinand has been a leader in communicating the health  issues related to COVID-19 for the Black community in New Orleans,  providing scientific facts on the condition and the vaccine. He has been  and is still heavily involved in many national organizations including  the Association of Black Cardiologists, the American Society of  Hypertension, and the Healthy Heart Community Prevention Program, a  cardiovascular risk program targeting African American and other  high-risk populations.

Meghan Howell, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Dr. Meghan Howell is a Children’s Hospital pediatrician and is the  clinical director of the hospital’s NICU graduate program. She also  serves as Children’s Hospital’s school wellness program and ThriveKids  liaison. A fierce advocate for her patients, she is passionate about  reaching children and families where they are every day, to promote  health and wellness at home and in school settings. She has built and  expanded the NICU graduate clinic, which treats growth issues associated  with premature birth in babies and children who have experienced time  in NICU.

Jacey Jones, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine

Dr. Jacey Jones came home to New Orleans after medical school because  she wanted to take care of the same community who raised her. Both of  Jones’ parents are doctors, and she followed their lead. She says  growing up in her New Orleans East neighborhood and understanding the  challenges and the reasons to celebrate help her connect with patients.  Jones also volunteers her time and expertise outside the hospital,  including speaking to area high schools about the importance of getting  the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mary Mulcahey, MD, Associate Professor in Orthopaedics and Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs

Dr. Mary Mulcahey uses her knowledge and experience to help her  patients in New Orleans. She is also extremely passionate about trying  to inspire women to become orthopedic surgeons. In February 2022,  Mulcahey was appointed as an assistant dean of Faculty Affairs at the  School of Medicine. She is also the assistant residency program director  and director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Program. Mulcahey is the  team physician for several area sports teams. She is also passionate  about trying to expand the diversity of future orthopedic surgeons.

   

Myo Thwin Myint, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics and Program Director of Fellowship/Residency Training

Dr. Myo Thwin Myint advocates for patients and families, especially  LGBTQ+ and minority/marginalized populations, to have access to care  that is collaborative, coordinated, and that integrates physical and  mental health. Myint serves as co-chair on one of the committees within  the Presidential Commission on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  (REDI) and promotes systemic changes for the well-being of students,  residents, fellows, faculty and staff.

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