NYACK, N.Y.– The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) is pleased to announce that Daniel Hernandez, MD, GHLF’s Director of Medical Affairs and Hispanic Outreach, has been recognized as a 2023 Fierce 50 honoree by Fierce Healthcare and Fierce Life Sciences. The Fierce 50 showcases 50 companies and individuals making a significant impact and driving progress in the pharmaceutical, health care, and biotech industries.
“These outstanding individuals and companies exemplify excellence in their fields, and their dedication to innovation and improving lives is truly commendable,” said Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief, Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare.
At GHLF, Dr. Hernandez not only guides a team of consulting physicians but also leads Hispanic outreach initiatives. He spearheaded a platform to engage with Hispanic patients through WhatsApp and has also fostered the growth of CreakyJoints Español, a community for patient-centered education, research, and advocacy.
“We initiated CreakyJoints Español to address the need for health resources in Spanish,” said Dr. Hernandez. “Today, the platform supports an average of 40,000 visitors each month with articles, recent research updates, and patient stories. We have 3,000 WhatsApp users in our rheumatoid arthritis support pilot. Being honored with this award truly underscores the significance of our work, and I am humbled to be a part of such an impactful initiative.”
