The Arts of Healing

The Arts of Healing Through medicine, art, creativity, and community- we impact physician's and patient's lives.

It's showtime! We're beyond grateful to our amazing sponsors for helping us celebrate the brilliance and beauty of women...
04/24/2026

It's showtime! We're beyond grateful to our amazing sponsors for helping us celebrate the brilliance and beauty of women in medicine. Can't wait to see these rockstars own the runway tonight in Houston! ✨

We’re thrilled to introduce our LAST 2026 Women in Medicine honoree… 💫Dr. Sairah Malik 👁️‍🗨️A visionary optometrist and ...
04/23/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce our LAST 2026 Women in Medicine honoree… 💫

Dr. Sairah Malik 👁️‍🗨️

A visionary optometrist and co-founder of Pro-Optix Optometry & Dry Eye Center, Dr. Malik has helped turn a bold dream into one of Houston’s leading dry eye specialty practices—breaking barriers and transforming patient care along the way.

From her roots in Vancouver to becoming a nationally recognized leader (named one of the 26 Optometrists to Watch in 2026 👏), Dr. Malik continues to lead with innovation, compassion, and purpose.

But her impact doesn’t stop there—through her work with The Off Ramp, she’s helping refugees, immigrants, and survivors rebuild their lives right here in Houston. 💛

Leader. Founder. Mother. Changemaker.

🔥 Catch her on the runway TOMORROW at our Women in Medicine Runway Show—you won’t want to miss it!

Optometry

✨Our next Women in Medicine honoree, Sarah Savage, is redefining how healthcare is supported from the ground up 🏥✨ As Se...
04/22/2026

✨Our next Women in Medicine honoree, Sarah Savage, is redefining how healthcare is supported from the ground up 🏥✨ As Senior Vice President on JLL’s Healthcare & Life Sciences team in Houston, she helps organizations navigate the intersection of real estate and patient care—because every thriving practice starts with a strong foundation 🧩

From launching independent practices to guiding national healthcare expansions, Sarah removes real estate barriers so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients 💙👩‍⚕️

Beyond her professional impact, she serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem with Child Advocates ⚖️ and mentors rising women leaders 🤝

For Sarah, success means serving others and strengthening communities 🌍

CommunityImpact

✨ Honoring our next Women In Medicine ✨Meet Dr. Neshat Yazdi 🦷💫From Tehran to the U.S. at 18, Dr. Yazdi pursued her pass...
04/21/2026

✨ Honoring our next Women In Medicine ✨

Meet Dr. Neshat Yazdi 🦷💫

From Tehran to the U.S. at 18, Dr. Yazdi pursued her passion for dentistry, earning her degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center. For 26 years, she has led a thriving practice focused on community care and well-being.

Inspired by her father, a pioneer in modern dentistry in Iran, she continues to give back—supporting charities, collaborating with peers, and providing care both in the U.S. and abroad.

A dedicated doctor, mother, and leader, Dr. Yazdi credits her success to determination and a strong circle of inspiring women.

👏 Join us in celebrating her impact!

Celebrating our next Women in Medicine honoree: Dr. Christi Pramudji Dawe (Dr. Christi) ✨A leading urological surgeon sp...
04/20/2026

Celebrating our next Women in Medicine honoree: Dr. Christi Pramudji Dawe (Dr. Christi) ✨

A leading urological surgeon specializing in female urology and urogynecology, Dr. Christi was among the first in the U.S. to earn board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery 👩‍⚕️

In 2025, she was elected President of the Medical Staff at Houston Methodist West Hospital—one of the few women nationwide to hold this role 🏥

She is also the founder of LifeSculpt™ by Dr. ChristiMD, where she helps patients move beyond survival to truly thrive through personalized wellness, hormone, and urological care 🌿

Passionate about breaking the stigma around menopause and aging, she empowers women through her work and her book, “The BioVitality Blueprint” 📖

We’re proud to honor her leadership, innovation, and impact 💫

✨ Meet our next Women in Medicine honoree: Malisha S. Patel, FACHE ✨CEO. Trailblazer. Community builder. 💫As Senior Vice...
04/20/2026

✨ Meet our next Women in Medicine honoree: Malisha S. Patel, FACHE ✨

CEO. Trailblazer. Community builder. 💫

As Senior Vice President & CEO of Memorial Hermann Southwest and Sugar Land Hospitals, Malisha is leading with vision—elevating patient care, driving innovation, and strengthening the health of communities across Houston.

🏥 Led a multi-million dollar hospital expansion
🏆 Helped earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
💼 Board leader shaping the future of healthcare

From strategy to service, she’s redefining what leadership in medicine looks like—bold, compassionate, and community-first.

She’s not just running hospitals—she’s building healthier futures.

FutureOfHealthcare

✨ Meet our next Women in Medicine honoree: Dr. Barkha Chhabra ✨Surgeon. Scholar. Mentor. Mom. 💫A pediatric orthopedic su...
04/19/2026

✨ Meet our next Women in Medicine honoree: Dr. Barkha Chhabra ✨

Surgeon. Scholar. Mentor. Mom. 💫

A pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Houston, Dr. Chhabra is transforming young lives—from the OR to global surgical missions 🌍. Her work spans pediatric trauma, rare conditions, and advancing safer, evidence-based care for children everywhere.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Educator
📚 Researcher
💪 Advocate for women in orthopedics

From Fulbright Scholar to Houstonia Top Doctor, her impact is powerful—but her proudest role is mom 💕

She’s not just fixing bones—she’s shaping futures.

🌟 2026 Women in Medicine Honoree 🌟Help us celebrate our next honoree, Dr. Rashmi Kudesia 💜Triple board-certified in Repr...
04/18/2026

🌟 2026 Women in Medicine Honoree 🌟

Help us celebrate our next honoree, Dr. Rashmi Kudesia 💜

Triple board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, OB/GYN, and Lifestyle Medicine — Dr. Kudesia is a powerhouse in women’s health, education, and advocacy. From national leadership roles to shaping the next generation of physicians, her impact reaches far beyond the clinic. 🩺🌍

She’s an award-winning physician, published author, and a trusted voice in reproductive medicine — all while championing access to fertility care and empowering patients with knowledge and choice.

And when she’s not leading, teaching, or advocating? She’s embracing her most important role yet — mom to two daughters (and one adorable Labradoodle 🐶), navigating the beautifully busy life of family and medicine.

We are proud to honor Dr. Kudesia as a 2026 Women in Medicine Honoree — a true force making a difference every single day. 🎉

Join us in honoring Dr. Kristin Kucera Marcum — a dedicated, compassionate, and inspiring leader in healthcare! 💙From ca...
04/17/2026

Join us in honoring Dr. Kristin Kucera Marcum — a dedicated, compassionate, and inspiring leader in healthcare! 💙

From caring for patients of all ages to specializing in minimally invasive ENT procedures, Dr. Marcum is committed to helping her patients get back to living their lives to the fullest. Her journey from Texas A&M to building lasting relationships with families across Houston is a true testament to her passion for medicine and community.

Beyond the clinic, she’s a busy mom of three, a weekend sports sideline regular ⚾🥎, and an adventurer who loves skiing in the mountains ❄️

We are proud to recognize Dr. Marcum as a Women in Medicine Honoree — thank you for all that you do! 👏

Get to know our next 2026 Women in Medicine honoree, Anastacia “Cia” Pappas 🌟A pediatric hematology/oncology nurse in Ho...
04/16/2026

Get to know our next 2026 Women in Medicine honoree, Anastacia “Cia” Pappas 🌟

A pediatric hematology/oncology nurse in Houston, Cia was inspired by her late father’s cancer journey to give back to the community that stood by her family. Today, she provides compassionate care at Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer Center while pursuing her Nurse Practitioner degree at Texas A&M.

Her dedication has already earned her recognition, including Nurse Resident of the Year and the Good Samaritan Nurse Bronze Award—just the beginning of what’s sure to be an incredible career. 🩺

Outside the hospital, Cia stays deeply involved in her community through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and helps lead the Jimmy Pappas Memorial Clay Shoot, supporting multiple cancer-focused organizations.

Driven by family, guided by purpose, and committed to making a difference—Cia embodies what it means to serve others. We’re honored to celebrate her! 💫

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