
Flores-Montes is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026. This is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders aw...
This year, Inside Business honors 17 individuals and teams who are continuing to innovate in their field and find solutions to ongoing and complex communitywide challenges. Inside Business annually ho...
Dr. Ashesh Buch, an interventional cardiologist at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, led the development of introducing a coronary microvascular dysfunction testing program to the region. Award: Adv...
Dr. Deepak Talreja is described in his Healthcare Heroes nomination as “heroic,” “kindhearted,” “hardworking” and a “mentor.” Award: Emergency Response Dr. Deepak Talreja is described in his Healthcar...
Harold Farley greets patients, pushes wheelchairs, answers questions, and during the holidays serves as Santa Claus to lift the spirits of patients, families and the center’s staff. Award: Volunteer H...
Dr. Kent Lam is an associate professor and chief of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery for Eastern Virginia Medical School’s Department of Otolaryngology Surgery at Old Dominion. Award: Physi...
Marine Corps veteran Tocarra Robinson has experience in oncology, acute care, telemetry, psychiatric and hospice settings. Award: Clinical Nurse Tocarra “Cari” Robinson is an infusion nurse and the ch...
Emily Hochwald is a clinical assistant professor in the Ellmer School of Nursing at Old Dominion University, where she serves as director of integrated behavioral health at ODU Community Care. Award: ...
The CAR-T Cellular Team at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters is making it easier for children — and their families — to receive hard cancer treatments closer to home. Award: Adva...
Kevin Johnson, the Virginia chapter co-chair of Man Up to Cancer, was selected as one of Healthcare Heroes’ volunteer honorees of the year. Award: Volunteer Kevin Johnson, the Virginia chapter co-chai...
















