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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Last week, the IMD joined the CTA, Mayor Emanuel and Aldermen Burnett and Ervin for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Paulina stationhouse at the IMD Blue Line stop.
Many of our partners are planning for growth and expansion, and the IMD Blue Line stop is a key component in helping us achieve our vision for the future of the district as a major health innovation hub.
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WALTER MITCHELL/CITY OF CHICAGO
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The IMD Blue Line stop sits at the "gateway" to the District, and provides convenient access to the downtown area, the airport and surrounding region.
The newly modernized station makes transit a more appealing option for commuters who have a business, educational, healthcare or other needs in the District. It is a great example of the bold steps toward swift progress that are taking place in the IMD.
Finally, I'd like to wish all of our IMD partners a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
-SUZET MCKINNEY, DRPH, MPH
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THIRD ANNUAL TELEHEALTH LAW FORUM
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On Thursday, September 20, the Illinois Telehealth Initiative will host its third annual telehealth law forum, presented by the Partnership for Connected Illinois. The forum will e
xplore what it takes to build and operate a successful telehealth program with legal, compliance, clinical and technology experts.
This Forum will provide excellent educational and networking opportunities for anyone interested in telehealth. Speakers will include both state and federal regulators, as well as industry leaders in the areas of substance use disorder treatment, chronic care management and behavioral health.
The forum will be hosted by Drinker Biddle & Reath LLC. For more information or to register,
click here.
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SMART STREET LIGHTING WORKSHOP
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On August 15, the IMD hosted a Smart Street Lighting workshop for the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, with over 125 people representing many Illinois municipalities and businesses in attendance. Smart street lighting replaces older street lights with higher quality, longer-life LED lights. Potential benefits include energy savings, wireless broadband, air quality, traffic and pedestrian sensors. This was a successful event for the IMD, as we explore smart city technologies to benefit our community, and provide a venue to spread this technology more broadly.
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ChicagoCAC NIGHT OF HEROES EVENT
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Join Chicago Children's Advocacy Center on Thursday, October 10 for its A Night of Heroes event, "an action packed evening celebrating you, a hero and protector of our city's children." The event will take place at The Montgomery Club from 6 PM to 9 PM. Guests will enjoy an open bar, culinary stations from Gibsons, a live DJ, raffles, a silent auction and more.
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A Night of Heroes is co-chaired by Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and John C. Robak of the Chicago Police Foundation. All proceeds from the event benefit ChicagoCAC. For sponsorship and donation opportunities, and to purchase your ticket, click here.
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WIB - CHICAGO START-UP CHALLENGE
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On Monday, September 17,
Women in Bio Chicago will host its fourth annual Start-Up Challenge. During the event, finalists from women-led biotech companies in Illinois will pitch local experts from the investment and start-up communities about their company's technology and products. The winner will receive a $2,500 award.
The event will take place at MATTER, located at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th floor. A structured networking session will take place at the start of the event. For more information or to register,
click here.
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On Wednesday, September 19, the UIC Athletic Department and Lifesource will host a
blood drive at the UIC Pavilion. The event will run from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. One donation saves three lives, and UIC hopes to eclipse last year's record breaking event, at which 116 units were collected, and went on to help nearly 350 recipients.
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