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Marissa Kiefer, MHSA, a veteran leader in pediatric and women's healthcare, will be joining University Hospitals as President of UH Rainbow Babies & Children's and UH MacDonald Women's hospitals, effective June 1.
She is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.
She held senior executive leadership positions at Riley Children's Health, the largest and most comprehensive pediatric health system in Indiana.
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Noah Sorin is transforming how children learn about sustainability through his startup, Idori.The company produces educational children's books, eco-friendly plush toys, and learning materials.Idori...more
Vipo.AI is an innovative application that brings professional-level parenting guidance directly to families' smartphones.The app offers parents two primary features: they can record an actual play...more
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
Foundation: Becton, Dickinson and Company
BD (NYSE: BDX) has been recognized on Fortune's 2025 list of America's Most Innovative Companies.The evaluation focused on three key categories: product innovation, process innovation and innovation...more
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
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Universities' embrace of oddballs and their out-of-the mainstream ideas isn't a bug, it's a feature.Why can't universities innovate while getting rid of that irritating tendency to annoy and even...more
36 health systems recognized among Fortune's 'Most Innovative Companies' - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.Healthcare companies featured more than any other sector on Fortune's...more
As World Autism Day nears, here's how to support neurodiverse students.Embracing diverse abilities in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.ProCare Therapy, a staffing...more
The Children's Museum Houston, in partnership with BASF, has unveiled the all-new BASF Power Science Lab.The hands-on learning space is designed to inspire the next generation of scientists,...more
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Girls-Aiding Social Business Accelerators To Help Teen Girls Living In Poverty
In partnership with the Unreasonable Group, the Nike Foundation is set to launch the Girl Effect Accelerator this November to help social entrepreneurs whose business startups focus on helping economically disadvantaged adolescent girls.
