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Seeking DIY Nurses – New MakerNurse Initiative Launches

September 25, 2013

MakerNurse was unveiled at World Maker Faire in NYC. Watch the panel discussion from the Innovation Stage.

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How Can Social Networks Help Improve the Health of Older Americans?

September 19, 2013

As we age, how can hairdressers, meals on wheels and others in our social network help us lead healthier lives? Learn about our new grant to the Business Innovation Factory.

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Exploring Medical Conspiracy Theories

September 16, 2013

It’s easy to laugh off conspiracy theories. But what if studying them could tell us something new and important about what drives people’s health behavior?

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The Not-Normals Break Through: Update on the RWJF/Khan Academy Project

September 5, 2013

RWJF extends a second grant to Khan Academy to continue their work reshaping free online medical education for future health care workers and patients who want to learn more about their own health care.

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Upcoming Events

Health 2.0 Fall Conference

Pioneer is sponsoring the Health 2.0 Fall Conference, which takes place September 29 - October 2 in Silicon Valley. Senior Program Officer Michael Painter will be in attendance.

Pioneer Pitch Day

Pioneer Pitch Day will take place October 16 at AppNexus’ headquarters in New York City. RWJF Entrepreneur in Residence Thomas Goetz will host this invitation-only event. Learn more about the eight finalists who will be pitching their ideas to our panel of judges.

mHealth Summit

Pioneer is a sponsor of the mHealth Summit, which takes place December 8-11 in Washington, D.C. 

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