Jill Scarbro-McLaury grew up with a learning disability. She considers herself blessed to have parents who supported and advocated for her, doing everything they could to provide her with the care and support she needed. Because of her experience in understanding the challenges those with learning disabilities face, Scarbro-McLaury knew from a young age she wanted to help children like her who struggled.
Tom McClellan, M.D., is committed to innovation in medicine. After graduating from West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Medicine, McClellan completed a plastic surgery residency at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Boston, which is an affiliate of both Tufts University and Harvard Medical School.
Tammy Jordan, the founder, president and executive pastry chef of Fruits of Labor, Inc., was on the road to corporate success. Her vision was to become the Martha Stewart of West Virginia. Her company, Fruits of Labor, Inc., grew most of its own fruits, vegetables and flowers.
Virtual health care—or virtual visits—is a new technology that allows patients to consult with physicians by smart phone or another device from any location. This technology is especially useful in rural states like West Virginia where office appointments may require an excessive amount of travel time.
Sami Ghareeb, the founder of Ghareeb Dental Group, is proof that sometimes even the best laid plans go awry. Luckily for him—and his patients—things worked out even better than he initially imagined.
David Clayman, Ph.D., has been serving the citizens of West Virginia as a clinical, medical and forensic psychologist and advocate for 45 years.