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Returning to the workplace safely: Lessons from cross-industry leaders

July 2, 2020

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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Meet the newest members joining the MATTER startup community

June 30, 2020

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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Parkview Health and MATTER announce finalists of the Healthy Mom & Baby Competition

June 26, 2020

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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Headspace's Dr. Megan Jones Bell talks science and social responsibility in digital mental health

June 25, 2020

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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Roche Diabetes Care Innovation Contest update: Startups present final pitches; DayTwo named winner

June 22, 2020

On June 8, the four finalist teams for the 2020 Roche Diabetes Care Innovation Contest gathered virtually to share their final pitches with Roche Diabetes Care judges panel.

This was the culminating event in a series of programs that helped finalists pressure test their ideas, refine their solutions and identify the best ways to collaborate and integrate with Roche Diabetes Care.

Companies p…

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