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Katie Durham Is Building the Network Behind Sacramento’s Next Leaders
For America 250, Comstock's Young Professionals explain what American leadership means to them
From lantern festivals on the I Street Bridge to young professional networking, Katie Durham’s career has focused on bringing people into the conversation.
Sarah Costa Is Bringing Patients’ Stories Into Health Care Decisions
For America 250, Comstock's Young Professionals explain what American leadership means to them
Years after seeing her newborn sons cared for at Sutter’s NICU, Sarah Costa now works behind the scenes on the partnerships and policies that affect patients.
Tech Billionaires Hire Democratic Dealmakers In Renewed Push to Build a Solano County City
CalMatters: Following years of local resistance, tech billionaires are turning to the state to fast track their plan to build a new city in Solano County. They are lobbying for legislation to expedite environmental review of their project, enlisting political heavyweights to make their case.
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.