Our partners Ochsner Health create great published content such as their newsletter & weekly blog: blog.ochsner.org. In this weeks To Your Health article, they discuss the causes of hiccups and if prolonged, how they may be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition.

Check out the New Orleans Business Alliance Health Innovators Challenge, which highlights the importance of bio business development around #Biotech #Health and #Entrepreneurs nolaba.org/health-innovat… John Simboli Triplet Therapeutics Tetraphase Stereotaxis BioNTech SE KBW Ventures

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness;only light can do that..." As we celebrate black history month & great leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflect on how kindness not only affects your personality, but potentially your health as well. ow.ly/rrof50y6ewC

#Biotech and beauty brands are combining forces and harnessing breakthrough #technology to support #sustainable beauty in plant-based active ingredients, technological advances in anti-aging serums, palm oil and even fragrance development. ow.ly/Cpbe50yeKTx

Today, February 7th is National Wear Red Day. The Go Red Movement highlights heart disease awareness. 1 in 3 women die of heart disease each year. with these staggering numbers we should #NOLAGoRed , #WearRedDay. Visitheart.org/2030 to see how you can get involved. #WeGotThis

#Spotlight N.O. East Hospital Diabetes Center is a physician referral space that is covered by most insurances & provides team-based comprehensive care & support to those at risk for developing diabetes, affected by or have diabetes. ow.ly/3k8V50yfECM Photo credit: NOE Hospital

Together we can foster a disease management process that addresses the root of health issues in New Orleans, Louisiana and even the United States. Check out the Root Coalitions update on health equity for the future: ow.ly/Ml2250yeL4d Photo credit:Reos

During both heart month and black history month it is befitting to highlight Dr. Daniel Hale Williams ( January 18, 1858-August 4, 1931). A African American physician who performed the first prototype open-heart surgery. ow.ly/LNk250yfI2s Photo credit: Famous Scientists

Scientists are targeting metabolic disorders, which are linked to higher risks of breast cancer. The City of Hope team established a link between the "clock gene" and tumor suppression in pre-diabetic and obese mice. #biotech #health #clock gene ow.ly/6yGV50yoO5H

Congratulations to Cygnal Therapeutics and Divide & Conquer two new biotech startups analyzing neuronal signaling that drives cancer growth and progression. Learn more about their research at nature biotechnology: ow.ly/9Tdo50yoOcR #biotech #biohealth #science

Americans are becoming more disconnected and isolated, but through modern technology some are seeing a generational connectivity. A start up company in Albuquerque employs tech-savvy young people to teach seniors how to connect to digital social outlets. ow.ly/KvB150yoOyY

William Burroughs states, "The purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body". During this season, utilize tech health apps such as WaterMinder App, @HappifyHealth or #ALCulator to support your health during Mardi Gras.

A Johnson and Johnson study launched with current Medicare patients analyzed if the heart feature of their apple watch can reduce stroke risk through early detection of atrial fibrillation. #tech #health ow.ly/fDEz50yx5e2

The Department of Health and Human Services put out a series of strategies to help physicians spend more time with their patients, and less time with their paperwork; some of the suggestions include technology and standardization. #healthtech ow.ly/xzXg50yx5iC

IntelyCare, a startup company that matches nurses with open shifts has raised millions in equity and debt financing. #techhealth ow.ly/TMDL50yx5zR

A startup tech company is addressing diabetes prevention at the large scale for the CDC. Fruit Street Health raised $17 million in funding from physicians investors. How can New Orleans merge tech and health together for solutions? #NOLAHI ow.ly/dHpM50yGSi1

Out of an abundance of caution we are postponing NOLAHI 2020 until a later date. Please check out the 2020 finalists & winners at: nolaba.org/health-innovat…. Visit Ochsner Health @BCBSLA Tulane University @tulanemedical New Orleans Health Department Ujamaaedc Ochsner Lafayette General N.O. East Hospital for updates.

Digital Health states the Telehealth Momentum is fueling 6 trends in 2020, which include: Vulnerable populations taking center stage, blurring lines across care settings, digital health taking the forefront... Check out this article for the final three:ow.ly/acte50yHbdN

Learn about workplace social distancing through this INC article: Social Distancing In the Workplace -- Here’s What You Can Do Right Now To Make a Difference David Finkel on.inc.com/Wgdcxfb

Getting ready for #MedMo #2021Vision Semifinals heat #4 at 4 PM EST. 10 great teams and amazing Judges Atisha Patel Paulo Machado Ross Martin @[email protected] DirectShifts CEO Daniel Rothman and me Alex Fair sporting the CareSet T! Cc: Ashish C. Patel fredtrotter #pinksocks #hcldr #meddev #HIT #digitalhealth