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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Accepting Applications for ‘Blue Impact’ Grants

by Lance Murray | Feb 28, 2023

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is accepting applications for a new $2.93 million grant program as part of a refreshed community investment strategy focused on social determinants of health.

“For decades, we have worked in close collaboration with local community organizations and partners, leveraging their knowledge, experience and talents on a local level to help support healthier communities,” Sheena Payne, director of BCBSTX community investments, said in a statement....

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The Last Word: Noni Ángel on the ‘Sustainable’ Bees at BCBSTX Headquarters

by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Dec 6, 2022

Something's buzzing atop the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas headquarters in Richardson—and it's offering a sustainable touch to the surrounding community. Earlier in the fall, BCBSTX installed two bee hives on the north side of its HQ building as part of the company's sustainability efforts. The hives are home to nearly 100,000 Italian honeybees.

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Center of Gravity: Capital Factory Kicks Off New Dallas Digs With Startup Crawl and Health Supernova Event

by Kevin Cummings | May 6, 2022

Earlier this week, the Austin-based accelerator and investor announced its plans to launch a Center for Health Innovation at Pegasus Park in Dallas.

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Capital Factory Opening Center for Health Innovation at Pegasus Park in Dallas

by Kevin Cummings | May 5, 2022

The Austin-based accelerator and investor plans to launch its Center for Health Innovation at Pegasus Park in Dallas by end of 2023. Its goal: connecting startups locally and across the state with each other, as well as other corporate and research players in the space.

“We're in the business of erasing boundaries in Texas—full stop,” President and Co-Founder Bryan Chambers told Dallas Innovates.

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C1 Innovation Lab, BCBSTX Team Up With Capital Factory to Spur Innovations in Healthcare

by Alex Edwards | Jun 22, 2021

Dallas' C1 Innovation Lab, operated by Health Care Services Corporation (which owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), has entered into a collaboration with early-stage investor Capital Factory to help Texas entrepreneurs explore, address, and pilot solutions that serve BCBSTX members. The end goal is to engage with new technologies and local entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of healthcare innovation.

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Discusses Parallel Crises Facing City, Looks to the Future

by Michael Wood | Dec 11, 2020

During Eric Johnson’s term as Mayor of Dallas, he's had to respond to two major crises so far: the ongoing pandemic and an increase in violent crime. Mayor Johnson addressed these issues in The Year-End Conversation and also touched on initiatives to develop Dallas’ workforce and transform the city into a destination for startup companies.

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SMU Names Fall 2019 Designer-in-Residence for Master of Arts in Design and Innovation Program

by Lance Murray | Sep 17, 2019

Jennifer Abernathy is the director of Innovation Research and Design at Health Care Services Corp. She brings experience in product development, design thinking, brand strategy, and user and trend research to her new role.

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