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Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into some of the most noteworthy headlines from the past few months.
CareAcademy raises $9.5 million for the next generation of direct care workers
CareAcademy, a leading provider of online professional development for caregivers, announced it …
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This article originally appeared on cprcovid-19.com.
Authors: Betsy Ziegler, Steven Collens and Haven Allen
As Chicago entered Phase 3 on June 3rd, many businesses started to resume on-site operations, joining those considered essential who have operated at partial- to-full-capacity over the course of the pandemic. Work environments vary widely — both internally (e.g., plant operations and of…
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The newest startups at MATTER are applying artificial technology to deliver affordable healthcare, increasing healthcare availability in underserved communities and creating a marketplace for personalized health plans. Take a minute to meet them and learn about the heroic change happening in healthcare today.
Best In Class Care — Chicago, Illinois
Best In Class Care is a multi-sided healthcar…
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On Monday, June 1, 10 semi-finalist teams for the Healthy Mom & Baby Innovation Competition gathered virtually for a full-day pitch event. Semi-finalists started the day off pitching their ventures to a panel of judges for the chance at a cash prize and the opportunity to move on to the next phase of the competition. Each team presented their unique solutions to help reduce the rate of infa…
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After spending 10 years studying meditation in Buddhist centers of learning across Asia, Andy Puddicombe founded Headspace in 2010 with the goal of improving the health and happiness of the world by making meditation accessible to everyone. With their science-first approach and the wellness movement on their side, Headspace has become a household name and leading app in the mindfulness and ment…
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