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'''Deborah Houk''' (née '''Akinniyi''') is an American [[internal medicine]] physician, medical commentator, and philanthropist based in [[Naples, Florida]]. She practices as a [[hospitalist]] physician in Southwest Florida and has participated in community health advocacy and charitable initiatives.
'''Deborah Houk''' (née '''Akinniyi''') is an American [[internal medicine]] physician, medical commentator, and philanthropist based in [[Naples, Florida]]. She practices as a [[hospitalist]] physician in Southwest Florida and has participated in community health advocacy and charitable initiatives.


Houk has been featured in regional publications, including appearing on the cover of ''[[Naples Illustrated]]'' in April 2024. {{cite web |title=The Doctor Is In |url=https://www.naplesillustrated.com/the-doctor-is-in/ |publisher=Naples Illustrated}} Houk was also recognized in ''[[Gulfshore Business]]'' magazine’s 40 Under 40 list in 2024.{{cite web |title=Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 |url=https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/inside-the-magazine/gulfshore-business-40-under-40-class-of-2024/article_91d3ddb4-0013-5ac4-94f5-b85ba08db22e.html |publisher=Gulfshore Business}}
Houk has been featured in regional publications, including appearing on the cover of ''[[Naples Illustrated]]'' in April 2024. {{cite web |title=The Doctor Is In |url=https://www.naplesillustrated.com/the-doctor-is-in/ |publisher=Naples Illustrated}} Houk was also recognized in ''[[Gulfshore Business]]'' magazine's 40 Under 40 list in 2024.{{cite web |title=Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 |url=https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/inside-the-magazine/gulfshore-business-40-under-40-class-of-2024/article_91d3ddb4-0013-5ac4-94f5-b85ba08db22e.html |publisher=Gulfshore Business}}


==Early life and athletics==
==Early life and athletics==
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She has provided medical commentary in ''Haute Living'', where she has been cited as an expert on topics including heart health, menopause, dementia, and public health issues.{{cite web |title=Healthy Heart, Healthy You |url=https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/658349/healthy-heart-healthy-you-three-ways-to-keep-your-heart-beating/ |publisher=Haute Living}}{{cite web |title=Understanding Dementia Diagnosis |url=https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/658267/understanding-dementia-diagnosis-symptoms-and-treatment-options/ |publisher=Haute Living}}
She has provided medical commentary in ''Haute Living'', where she has been cited as an expert on topics including heart health, menopause, dementia, and public health issues.{{cite web |title=Healthy Heart, Healthy You |url=https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/658349/healthy-heart-healthy-you-three-ways-to-keep-your-heart-beating/ |publisher=Haute Living}}{{cite web |title=Understanding Dementia Diagnosis |url=https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/658267/understanding-dementia-diagnosis-symptoms-and-treatment-options/ |publisher=Haute Living}}


Houk was included in ''Haute Living Naples'' magazine’s Haute 100 list recognizing influential individuals in the Naples community.{{cite web |title=Haute 100 Naples |url=https://issuu.com/hautelivingnaples/docs/haute_100_naples_spring_2023/20 |publisher=Haute Living Naples}}
Houk was included in ''Haute Living Naples'' magazine's Haute 100 list recognizing influential individuals in the Naples community.{{cite web |title=Haute 100 Naples |url=https://issuu.com/hautelivingnaples/docs/haute_100_naples_spring_2023/20 |publisher=Haute Living Naples}}


==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==


Houk serves on the board of directors of Youth Haven, Collier County’s emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children.{{cite web |title=Our Team |url=https://youthhavenswfl.org/our-team/ |publisher=Youth Haven}}
Houk serves on the board of directors of Youth Haven, Collier County's emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children.{{cite web |title=Our Team |url=https://youthhavenswfl.org/our-team/ |publisher=Youth Haven}}


Houk has served as an event chair for Youth Haven’s annual Starry Nights Gala, including for the 2025 and 2026 events, a signature fundraising event supporting vulnerable youth in Southwest Florida.{{cite web |title=Youth Haven’s Starry Nights Gala on March 21 promises an unforgettable evening under the stars |url=https://business.napleschamber.org/news/Details/youth-haven-s-starry-nights-gala-on-march-21-promises-an-unforgettable-evening-under-the-stars-309184 |publisher=Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce}} {{cite web |title=Youth Haven Starry Nights Gala |url=https://gulfshorelife.com/events/youth-haven-starry-nights-gala/ |publisher=Gulfshore Life}}
Houk has served as an event chair for Youth Haven's annual Starry Nights Gala, including for the 2025 and 2026 events, a signature fundraising event supporting vulnerable youth in Southwest Florida.{{cite web |title=Youth Haven’s Starry Nights Gala on March 21 promises an unforgettable evening under the stars |url=https://business.napleschamber.org/news/Details/youth-haven-s-starry-nights-gala-on-march-21-promises-an-unforgettable-evening-under-the-stars-309184 |publisher=Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce}} {{cite web |title=Youth Haven Starry Nights Gala |url=https://gulfshorelife.com/events/youth-haven-starry-nights-gala/ |publisher=Gulfshore Life}}


The 2025 Starry Nights Gala raised more than $2.5 million for Youth Haven.{{cite web |title=Starry Nights Gala raises more than $2.5 million for Youth Haven |url=https://bonitasprings.floridaweekly.com/articles/starry-nights-gala-raises-more-than-2-5-million-for-youth-haven/ |publisher=Florida Weekly}}{{cite web |title=Starry Nights Gala raises $2.5M for Youth Haven |url=https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb_daily/starry-nights-gala-raises-2-5m-for-youth-haven/ |publisher=Gulfshore Business |date=April 10, 2025}}
The 2025 Starry Nights Gala raised more than $2.5 million for Youth Haven.{{cite web |title=Starry Nights Gala raises more than $2.5 million for Youth Haven |url=https://bonitasprings.floridaweekly.com/articles/starry-nights-gala-raises-more-than-2-5-million-for-youth-haven/ |publisher=Florida Weekly}}{{cite web |title=Starry Nights Gala raises $2.5M for Youth Haven |url=https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb_daily/starry-nights-gala-raises-2-5m-for-youth-haven/ |publisher=Gulfshore Business |date=April 10, 2025}}
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