Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT)

As another year approaches its sunset, our team would typically reflect on and highlight the people we met, places we went, and experiences we cultivated and how that informs our strategy in 2025; however, more importantly, as human beings, we’d like to take the time to highlight the current and future state of society in lieu of reflection. The world has always been fraught with forces that pressure our professional and personal lives. Today, an aging population never-before-seen lacks the capacity of caregivers and infrastructure to age well and unencumbered the Sandwich Generation. Global and local political shifts are redirecting fund flows and modifying regulatory pathways that have massive implications for digital health innovation. And social class divisions continue to broaden and bridle with anger – evident not only by the assassination of Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare’s CEO but also by the widespread apathy of a bi-partisan coalition of everyday people. Life can be complicated, messy, scary, and painful – even more so when people lack trust in a system that’s supposed to support them. As 2025 looms and fear of the unknown continues to boil, I implore us, as changemakers and status-quo challengers, to stake ownership in what we can control – what is within our ability to affect positive change, what we can learn, what can we test, and what can we implement to progress ourselves and our loved ones forward. From a systemic perspective, operating in silos is not only outdated, it's dangerous to our social fabric. The free flow of data and technology will accelerate our learning curves, our testing frequency, and our implementation cycles to transform ourselves and our communities from the bottom up. Taking stock of the forces outside of our control is important, but being derailed by them is non-negotiable. At DHIT, we preach and practice the process of Digital Transformation to ensure we focus on what we can control and impact – that is, arguably the most important facet of the human experience: understanding who you are and what you can do about it. Through data collection strategy and the deployment of advanced technology, we can cultivate the right data sets to support our learning and knowledge growth. We will test, retest, and deploy until we succeed…V1 or V100 As we innovate and unlock our best selves every day, we hope you will remember that energy flows where focus goes, irrespective of the chaos around us – in service of our communities, for now, and until the end. Wishing you all the very best for the holidays and a very happy New Year!   - Michael Levy and the DHIT Team

📢 Don’t Miss the Goldie Summit on November 19, 2024! Discover how innovative health technology is transforming the fight against the opioid crisis. At this in-person event hosted by Goldie Health, hear from opioid first responders from Caldwell County, NC, and Frederick County, MD, and learn about Goldie, the tech platform developed at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that’s empowering these teams to save lives. 📍 Location: Northeastern University – Charlotte 🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Agenda Highlights: 🍽 11:00 - 11:30 AM: Lunch Buffet + Networking 🛠 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Frederick County MD Program, Matt Burgan 🛠 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Caldwell County NC Program, Jason Powell 🚀 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Goldie Workflow Sprint 💡 Why Attend? Gain insights from frontline responders addressing the opioid epidemic. Learn how health tech like Goldie is making a difference. Support the cause: 100% of registration fees will be donated to response teams in Western NC. 🎟 Registration Fee: Choose an amount from $5 to $500 to show your support. 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eZ2ZfXMG Let’s come together to support innovative solutions in addressing the opioid crisis. 🙌 #OpioidCrisis #HealthTech #CommunityImpact #GoldieSummit

🚀 Are you ready to bring your healthcare solutions to life? Join us for the Healthcare x Entrepreneurship VC Event! This event will bring together 3-5 ambitious undergraduate students, paired with MBA students, to create business plans and VC pitch decks focused on healthcare innovation. Each team will have 3-5 minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of accomplished judges. Meet the Judges - Michael Levy – CEO, Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) - Victoria Fritz, MD – Investment Associate at Mountain Crest Investment Partners & Founder of BabyBumps - Jaap Schut, Ph.D.– CEO & Founder, 4E Innovation Consulting This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your vision, receive valuable feedback from industry experts, and network with leaders in healthcare and entrepreneurship. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13 🕒 Time: 5:30pm 📍 Location: Innovate Carolina Junction 🔗 Register: lu.ma/kfbseweek Turn your ideas into reality—register now and get ready to pitch to our distinguished judges! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event. #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #UNC #VCEvent #HealthcareStartups #PitchCompetition #EVC #Healthcare

🎉 #DigitalHealthWeek2024 is live! A number of organisers are hosting exciting events today. Check out the Digital Health Week calendar and attend these events. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_4ycTba #HealthForAll #DigitalHealth #UHC ➡ Today's organisers: The Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA) Kenya Malaria Youth Corps Health[e]Foundation American University of Beirut AUB Global Health Institute health.enabled Research ICT Africa Curious Minds Ghana Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) Careers in Public Health (CIPH)

The Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) is proud to help promote the 3rd Annual Joining Our Voices: Envisioning the Future of Serious Illness Care virtual symposium, hosted by the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition. This free three-day event will unite healthcare professionals, advocates, and caregivers to share experiences and explore future opportunities in serious illness care. 📅 October 30 - November 1, 2024 🕛 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET each day Highlights include discussions on the caregiving crisis, the impact of AI on healthcare, and a moving documentary screening. If you or someone in your network is involved in serious illness care, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dnfHds For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/eXfCKRuN #SeriousIllnessCare #HealthcareInnovation #CaregivingCrisis #AIInHealthcare

At the Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT), we’re passionate about supporting innovative conversations that shape the future of healthcare. That’s why we’re excited to share the 3rd Annual Joining Our Voices: Envisioning the Future of Serious Illness Care virtual symposium hosted by the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition, happening October 30 - November 1, 2024. This free online event brings together health professionals, caregivers, and advocates to discuss pressing issues in serious illness care, from addressing the caregiving crisis to exploring the future of AI in healthcare. Don’t miss this chance to engage in insightful discussions and learn from leaders in the field. 📅 Event Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET each day 💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dnfHds For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eXfCKRuN #SeriousIllnessCare #HealthcareInnovation #CaregivingSupport #VirtualSymposium

What a Night at DHIT’s Digital Health Happy Hour! 🍻✨ Last night’s event at the Google Lounge, American Underground was a fantastic success! We had an incredible turnout of digital health enthusiasts, innovators, and entrepreneurs, all coming together to network and share insights on the latest trends in healthcare. A huge thank you to our featured speakers, Ryan Perlowin, Founder + CEO of Early Stage Labs, and Lee (Leyan) Phillips Phillips, Co-founder + CEO of Bluedoor Group, for their inspiring discussion on scaling startups, navigating the digital health landscape, and the future of healthcare innovation. Check out some highlights from the evening! 👇 #DHITHappyHour #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Networking #DurhamEvents

Great evening with insights from Ryan Perlowin of Jemison Alexander & Early Stage Labs! Huge thanks to everyone who attended and to American Underground. #DHIT #DigitalHealth #DigitalHealthHappyHour #HappyHour

Join Us for DHIT’s Digital Health Happy Hour! 🍻✨ Join us on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 PM EST at the Google Lounge, American Underground in Durham for our monthly Digital Health Happy Hour! Although our originally scheduled speaker had to reschedule, we’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Perlowin, Founder + CEO of Early Stage Labs, and Lee (Leyan) Phillips Phillips, Co-founder + CEO of Bluedoor Group, for an engaging discussion on the expanding digital health ecosystem and investment landscape in North Carolina. Don’t miss this chance to network with local innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers! RSVP now to be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eGCc653Q #DHITHappyHour #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DurhamEvents #Networking #StartupGrowth #NCEcosystem

Join Us for the Next DHIT Digital Health Happy Hour in Durham! 🍻✨ We’re excited to announce our upcoming Digital Health Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Google Lounge at American Underground in Durham! This month, we’re featuring Web Golinkin, a visionary healthcare leader and author, who will share insights on the paradigm shift in longevity—focusing on increasing healthspan and proactive prevention. Whether you're a digital health enthusiast, healthcare professional, or just passionate about innovative health solutions, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and expand your network. 🗓 RSVP today and join us for an evening of drinks and meaningful conversations! https://lnkd.in/eGCc653Q #DHITHappyHour #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #DurhamEvents #Networking #Healthspan #Longevity