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Can Technology Help Save Mothers’ Lives? Sacramento Health Systems Are Betting on It
Hospitals and startups are using remote monitoring, virtual visits and data-driven care to reduce maternal health risks
Postpartum complications often emerge after mothers leave the hospital. Sacramento health systems are working to catch warning signs before they become emergencies.
Students Complained About Back Pain. He Built an AI Startup to Solve It
The founder of SitSense says neck pain, slouching and long hours at a desk inspired his AI-powered posture coach
SitSense is a posture coach powered by AI to alert users when they’re slouching in real time. The tool uses your webcam to monitor your sitting position and provide data on how to adjust.
CARE Court Offers Help to Sacramento Residents With Psychotic Disorders — But Is It Enough?
Decades after deinstitutionalization transformed mental health care, California is testing new approaches to treatment, recovery and public safety
Recent legislation signals that the priority is getting people into treatment, but whether that translates to large-scale impact is less clear.
Food Allergies Are Rising. A Sacramento Startup Says It Has a Faster Way to Test for Them
DipDetect’s DIY strip is designed to detect common allergens in beverages within seconds
Co-founders and siblings Bhawna Sharma Goraya and Danish Sharma are developing a test strip to check for food allergens in seconds.
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IMPROVING SCHOOLS AND EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH TWO NEW PROGRAMS
Sacramento County Office of Education
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) has been building a school-based mental health model since the early 2020s, with expansion in recent years through a deeper partnership with the Sacramento County Department of Health.
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THE LEADING EDGE OF ASYNCHRONOUS CONSULTATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE
AsyncHealth
An innovative international leader in asynchronous consultations in health care, AsyncHealth uses patented software to streamline the patient-professional relationship, making initial clinic visits vastly more accessible and efficient. Since its founding in 2022, the company has attracted interest in multiple U.S. states, the U.K.
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Horses Empower Participants in the New Saddle Pals Program
UCP of Sacramento and Northern California
UCP of Sacramento and Northern California provides programs and services that improve independence, productivity and quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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WORLD-CLASS PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC CARE NOW AVAILABLE IN FOLSOM
Shriners Children’s Northern California
Shriners Children’s Northern California in Sacramento is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized care for patients requiring treatment for a broad range of orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
California’s Aging Boom Is Reshaping How Families Find Care
As demand surges, aging life care consultants help Sacramento-area families navigate costs and complex decisions
Longer lifespans, chronic health
conditions and a strong preference for aging at home are also
driving the demand for aging life care consultants who can help
families ensure their loved ones receive the best possible
care.
This Is What Aging Well Looks Like Today
Sacramento experts say aging well starts with connection and movement
Longevity is no longer measured solely by medical and numerical milestones, but by resilience, purposeful movement and meaningful connections.