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Dallas Health-Care Startup Raises Funding, Prepping for Launch

by | Mar 20, 2017
Blockit has raised $152,000 in seed capital through two funding rounds.
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Health-Care Forum: Big Data, Apps, Targeted Care Shape Future of Medicine
by | Mar 13, 2017
Eighteen health-care thought leaders convened in a daylong workshop to discuss challenges, perils and promises facing the industry, at a Leadership Dallas forum at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.
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Stand-Up Company: Coppell’s Varidesk Continues to Grow
by | Feb 17, 2017
The company says that humans weren't designed to sit all day, and adopting a standing desk can improve your health.
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Texas Health Fort Worth Earns Notice for Neurosurgical Care
by | Jan 24, 2017
A Fort Worth hospital is first in state to earn national award for neurosurgical intensive care.
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Endowment to Boost Assistance to Uninsured Burn Survivors

by | Jan 13, 2017
Sons of the Flag Endowment for Burn Care Supplies will start with a value of $25,000 with the help of a matching donation from the Parkland Foundation.
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UNT Researchers Develop Cooling Cushion to Prevent Ulcers for People in Wheelchairs
by | Jan 13, 2017
UNT Health Science Center researchers have created a cushion that could improve the quality of life for people in wheelchairs.
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5 Health Trends to Keep Your Eyes on in 2017
by | Jan 9, 2017
Artificial intelligence, emancipating role of health care consumers, and genetic testing are some of the trends to expect in 2017 Hubert Zajicek says.
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Could Health Care Be Key to Boosting Economy? Fort Worth Leaders Think So
by | Dec 15, 2016
Fort Worth leaders gathered Wednesday at Texas Christian University to discuss health care’s evolution in Tarrant County.
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How Teladoc Dials Up Telemedicine Success

by | Nov 9, 2016
Founded in 2002, Teladoc is the nation's oldest and largest telemedicine company in the nation.
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Home Health Startup Honor Launches in DFW
by | Oct 5, 2016
The Silicon Valley-based startup matches home care professionals with those needing care via an app.
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Health Wildcatters Announces New Investor Alliance
by | Sep 15, 2016
The Dallas-based health accelerator has made formal relations with 26 venture capital firms.
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Health Care Startup Snags Free Flights in ‘Soar To Success’ Competition
by | Sep 8, 2016
MediBookr was praised as something that could “democratize health care," by a judge in the contest that partnered Southwest Airlines and Addison TreeHouse.
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3 Things: Feds Change the Rules, so Drone On

by | Jun 21, 2016
Today's stories include discussions on the long-awaited high-speed rail, an on-demand health care app, and an accelerator program for young entrepreneurs.
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Healthcare Dealmakers Conference Melds Money, Medicine
by | May 25, 2016
The Polsinelli law firm holds the conference each year to bring the health-care industry and investors together.
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When Special Health-Care Issues Arise, Cariloop Helps
by | Apr 1, 2016
Cariloop’s health-care experts can be reached via telephone or video chat, and include nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists, and counselors.
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