TIMES
Edition June 2025
Edition June 2025
DR. HINA GHORY: LEADING WITH HEART, PURPOSE, AND PRECISION
Ineveryera,thereemergeindividualswhonotonlyleadbutredefine whatleadershiptrulymeans.Dr.HinaGhoryisonesuchchangemaker. AsourcoverstoryforthisspecialeditionofENTIMES,herjourneyis morethanatestamenttoprofessionalexcellence—itisastoryof purpose,resilience,andimpact.
FromherearlydaysnavigatingculturalexpectationsinSaudiArabia andPakistantorisingasaphysicianexecutiveinthedemanding corridorsofAmericanhealthcare,Dr.Ghoryhasconsistently challengednormsandchampionedequity Whatmakesherstory compellingisnotjustherimpressivecredentials—Wellesley,Weill Cornell,NewYork-Presbyterian,JohnsHopkins—butthehumanity sheinfusesintoeveryleadershipdecision.
Whethershe’srollingouthospital-widesafetyprotocols,mentoring youthfromunderservedcommunities,orrespondingfirsthandto emergenciesintheER,Dr.Ghoryleadswithbothintellectandheart. Hercommitmenttounderservedpopulations,medicaleducation,and systemicreforminhealthcarereflectstheveryspiritofmodern leadershipweaimtocelebrate.
Thisissueismorethanaprofile.It’sapowerfulreminderthatempathy andexpertisecan—andmust—coexistintheboardroom,atthe bedside,andacrossourcommunities.
WeareproudtofeatureDr.HinaGhoryonourcover.Herstoryisnot justoneofachievement,butoflegacyinthemaking.
ONTENT S T ABLE OF
18. 26. 32. 08.
Hina Ghory - Chief Medical Ofcer, CareWell Health Medical Center
Digital Health Boom: How Telemedicine Is Reshaping Global Healthcare Delivery
Dr. Michelle Acorn - Chief Executive Ofcer - NPAO
Healthcare for All: Business Models Driving Affordable Care in Developing Nations
Cover Story
GHORY DR.HINA
LEADING WITH HEART, PURPOSE, AND PRECISION
CHIEF
MEDICAL OFFICER, CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
In a time where healthcare is evolving rapidly, Dr. Hina Ghory stands out as a physician executive who embodies the ideals of integrity, innovation, and empathy. As the Chief Medical Officer of CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, New Jersey, Dr. Ghory is transforming how care is delivered—especially to underserved communities—by integrating frontline clinical insight with strategic leadership.
A Journey Shaped by Resilience and Service
Dr. Ghory’s story begins in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, where she spent the first fifteen years of her life. Against prevailing cultural expectations at the time, her parents made a pivotal decision—to prioritize education for their three daughters. Their vision, rooted in independence and empowerment, inspired Dr. Ghory to pursue medicine. After immigrating to the United States as a teenager, she encountered the challenges of adaptation. Quiet by nature, she was often told to “speak up”—a directive she embraced fully when she chose emergency medicine as her specialty.
“The emergency department is a place where silence is not an option,” she says. “It forces you to lead, act, and adapt quickly. Bringing control to the chaos is thrilling and rewarding at the same time; and I was immediately drawn to it .”
Dr. Ghory earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude at Wellesley College, completed her medical education at Weill Cornell Medical College, and pursued an Emergency Medicine residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she later served as Chief Resident. To further her impact on healthcare systems, she earned an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Driving Change from the Bedside to the Boardroom
As both a clinician and leader, Dr. Ghory exemplifies a patient-first philosophy. As Chief Medical Officer, she continues to work monthly shifts in her emergency department, ensuring she stays closely connected to the realities her team faces.
“Empathy is the foundation of my leadership,” she explains. “Every decision begins with a simple question: What would I want for my own family?”
This ethos has shaped numerous initiatives. Under her leadership, CareWell Health has introduced new protocols to empower nurses, improved communication during critical care transitions, and significantly reduced documentation backlogs—freeing up millions in delayed revenue. One standout innovation Dr. Ghory began in the ED is the “Red Label” initiative, which enhances staff safety from violent incidents and is now being adopted hospitalwide.
Dr. Ghory also spearheaded a partnership with VITAS Healthcare to establish an inpatient hospice program—ensuring that patients with serious illnesses receive the compassion and palliative care they need.
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, strong leadership is crucial for driving change and improving patient care. Dr. Michelle Acorn, CEO of the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO), stands at the forefront of this transformation. With over 35 years of experience in nursing, health systems, and leadership, she has been instrumental in advocating for the role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and shaping the future of healthcare in Ontario.
