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Pregnant During the COVID-19 Pandemic? This Remote Nurse Monitoring App Wants to Help
by Alex Edwards | May 5, 2020
The North Texas-based American Pregnancy Association recently endorsed myFetalLife, a mobile application that uses AI to guide and monitor an expectant mother's health.
by Alex Edwards |
Apr 30, 2020
Dallas-based High-Tech High Heels was founded by a group of women at Texas Instruments 20 years ago. They've invested more than $1M in programs that increase access to college-level STEM degree programs for girls.
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City of Dallas Innovation Team Launches COVID-19 Tracker and Food Access Surveys to Crowdsource Data
by Alex Edwards |
Apr 29, 2020
The public outreach tools could help the city anticipate COVID-19 hotspots, predict where critical healthcare resources may be needed in the future, and increase access to food.
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by Mandy Price |
Apr 23, 2020
"Each role is vital to the American economy. But the disparity between the haver and doer roles shouldn’t represent the difference between life and death," writes Mandy Price.
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COVID-19 Response: North Texas Companies Make Donations, Launch New Programs, and Support First Responders
by Alex Edwards | Apr 23, 2020
See how Dallas-Fort Worth-headquartered companies—Greyhound, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Hari Mari, Dickey’s, MyndVR, and more—are helping local communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 23, 2020
Through the Bestow Foundation, the Dallas-based digital life insurance startup will give financial support to those in need during a crisis or disaster. First up is a donation to the CDC Foundation to help combat COVID-19.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 22, 2020
The $1 million donation will be provided through BCBSTX's newly created COVID-19 Collaborative Grant Fund. The donation grant will help provide personal protective equipment to first responders as well as help them with child care costs across the state and assist seniors.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 22, 2020
RevTech expects the grants to deliver more than $1.5 million of community impact. Recipients include Cafe Momentum, COOKED-19, Cooklist, among others with a mission to lift up the city of Dallas.
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Trinity Park Conservancy Program Places Among Texan by Nature’s 2020 Conservation Wranglers
by Lauren Hawkins | Apr 20, 2020
The 2020 Conservation Wranglers are expected to be recognized at Dallas' George W. Bush Presidential Center on October 27, 2020.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 16, 2020
The Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund—which in March came together in under a week—aims to tackle both urgent and long-term needs in North Texas, including those affecting education, income, and health.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 16, 2020
This Saturday, anyone in Dallas County is required to wear a mask to essential businesses. The work these local companies are doing is more important now than ever.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 15, 2020
As part of the MPact initiative, Soap Hope will work as a curriculum, employ people with disabilities, and help fund the nonprofit's work.
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EarthX’s First Virtual E-Capital Summit Goes Public and It’s Free (But Don’t Miss the Deadline)
by Lauren Hawkins | Apr 9, 2020
The summit, which is normally invitation only, will feature climate tech innovators, virtual happy hours, and a pitch competition with prizes up to $10,000. Organizers are serious about the deadline. Sign up by April 10, 11:59 p.m.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 8, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, healthcare workers are working long hours and putting themselves at risk. Two Dallas organizations are offering free mental health resources to support them during this time.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 8, 2020
Founded by the owners of Deep Ellum barbecue joint Pecan Lodge, the foundation will use Match' donation to give 5,000 meals to those on the front lines in Dallas.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 5, 2020
Four teams awarded the grants will create the AHA's tenth 'Strategically Focused Research Network.' The collaboration will center on heath technologies and innovation.
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