--- title: Blog | press release (8) description: press release | Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. (8) --- # Blog #### Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. # MATTER Blog Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. - matter challenges ## [Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER announce 2019 Health Tech Venture Challenge winner](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-2019-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) Nov 6, 2019 [![Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER announce 2019 Health Tech Venture Challenge winner](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/LifePod-wins-challenge-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-2019-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) [Five finalists presented their solutions designed to help seniors age in place; LifePod takes home the prize. Chicago, IL, November 6, 2019 — Advocate Aurora Health, one of the 10 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, and MATTER, the prem...](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-2019-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-2019-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) - matter challenges ## [MATTER, Novo Nordisk and Green Innovation Group partner on sustainable healthcare challenge](https://blog.matter.health/matter-novo-nordisk-and-green-innovation-group-partner-on-sustainable-healthcare-challenge) Oct 14, 2019 [![MATTER, Novo Nordisk and Green Innovation Group partner on sustainable healthcare challenge](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Novo-Nordisk-Innovation-Challenge-16x7-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-novo-nordisk-and-green-innovation-group-partner-on-sustainable-healthcare-challenge) [The challenge calls for solutions that will help Novo Nordisk reach their goal of zero environmental impact. Chicago, IL, October 14, 2019 — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced a partnership with Novo Nordisk, a global healt...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-novo-nordisk-and-green-innovation-group-partner-on-sustainable-healthcare-challenge) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-novo-nordisk-and-green-innovation-group-partner-on-sustainable-healthcare-challenge) - press release ## [MATTER adds HCSC’s Manika Turnbull to board of directors](https://blog.matter.health/matter-adds-hcscs-manika-turnbull-to-board-of-directors) Aug 28, 2019 [![MATTER adds HCSC’s Manika Turnbull to board of directors](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/matter-health-totem-hero-Jun-18-2025-11-57-58-8324-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-adds-hcscs-manika-turnbull-to-board-of-directors) [Chicago, IL — Manika Turnbull, PhD, vice president, community health and economic impact officer for Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), has joined MATTER’s board of directors. Turnbull joins leaders from many healthcare and life sciences companies on MATTER’s 23-person board.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-adds-hcscs-manika-turnbull-to-board-of-directors) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-adds-hcscs-manika-turnbull-to-board-of-directors) - press release ## [MATTER and Advocate Aurora Health announce the second annual Health Tech Venture Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-second-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) Aug 14, 2019 [![MATTER and Advocate Aurora Health announce the second annual Health Tech Venture Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/advocate-aurora-health-tech-venture-challenge-2019-16x7-4.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-second-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) [This year’s challenge calls for solutions that transform care for the aging population. Downers Grove and Chicago, IL — Advocate Aurora Health, one of the 10 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub,...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-second-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-second-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) - press release ## [MATTER and rMark Bio launch startup-industry innovation matchmaker](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-rmark-bio-launch-startup-industry-innovation-matchmaker) May 8, 2019 [![MATTER and rMark Bio launch startup-industry innovation matchmaker](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meeto-origin-hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-rmark-bio-launch-startup-industry-innovation-matchmaker) [The premier healthcare incubator collaborates with industry-leading AI company to help healthcare organizations find the right startup at the right time. May 7, 2019, Chicago, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubato...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-rmark-bio-launch-startup-industry-innovation-matchmaker) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-rmark-bio-launch-startup-industry-innovation-matchmaker) - press release ## [Edward-Elmhurst Health and MATTER partner to advance safe, seamless and personal solutions](https://blog.matter.health/edward-elmhurst-health-and-matter-partner-to-advance-safe-seamless-and-personal-solutions) Apr 9, 2019 [![Edward-Elmhurst Health and MATTER partner to advance safe, seamless and personal solutions](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/matter-health-totem-hero-Jun-18-2025-11-48-54-3232-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/edward-elmhurst-health-and-matter-partner-to-advance-safe-seamless-and-personal-solutions) [Chicago, IL — Edward-Elmhurst Health, one of the largest integrated health systems in Illinois, and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, announced a partnership to accelerate innovation and improve the healthcare experience.](https://blog.matter.health/edward-elmhurst-health-and-matter-partner-to-advance-safe-seamless-and-personal-solutions) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/edward-elmhurst-health-and-matter-partner-to-advance-safe-seamless-and-personal-solutions) - press release ## [Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER announce Health Tech Venture Challenge winner](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) Dec 12, 2018 [![Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER announce Health Tech Venture Challenge winner](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AAH-challenge-winners-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) [Five challenge finalists aim to transform primary care experience; Lytic takes home top prize Chicago, IL – Advocate Aurora Health, the 10th largest not-for-profit integrated health system in the country, and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, to...](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-health-tech-venture-challenge-winner) - matter challenges ## [Novo Nordisk and MATTER announce winners of Novo Nordisk Innovation Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/novo-nordisk-and-matter-announce-winners-of-novo-nordisk-innovation-challenge) Dec 6, 2018 [![Novo Nordisk and MATTER announce winners of Novo Nordisk Innovation Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NN-challenge-winners16x7-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/novo-nordisk-and-matter-announce-winners-of-novo-nordisk-innovation-challenge) [Adelie Health, Human Capital Works, Medopad, Simple C and Xbird awarded $25,000, begin accelerator program at MATTER in January Boston, MA, December 6, 2018 — MATTER and Novo Nordisk announced the winners of the 2018–19 Novo Nordisk Innovation...](https://blog.matter.health/novo-nordisk-and-matter-announce-winners-of-novo-nordisk-innovation-challenge) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/novo-nordisk-and-matter-announce-winners-of-novo-nordisk-innovation-challenge) - matter news ## [First-ever Chicago-Israel Health Tech Summit opens door to U.S. market for 20 of Israel’s most promising health tech startups](https://blog.matter.health/first-ever-chicago-israel-health-tech-summit-opens-door-to-us-market-for-20-of-israels-most-promising-health-tech-startups) Oct 30, 2018 [![First-ever Chicago-Israel Health Tech Summit opens door to U.S. market for 20 of Israel’s most promising health tech startups](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MayorEmanuel_Chi-Is-Summit-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/first-ever-chicago-israel-health-tech-summit-opens-door-to-us-market-for-20-of-israels-most-promising-health-tech-startups) [Mayor Rahm Emanuel opens three-day summit featuring leaders from Chicago-area health systems and 20 of Israel’s most promising health tech startups](https://blog.matter.health/first-ever-chicago-israel-health-tech-summit-opens-door-to-us-market-for-20-of-israels-most-promising-health-tech-startups) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/first-ever-chicago-israel-health-tech-summit-opens-door-to-us-market-for-20-of-israels-most-promising-health-tech-startups) - press release ## [Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER announce collaboration to drive healthcare innovation](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-collaboration-to-drive-healthcare-innovation) Oct 2, 2018 [![Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER announce collaboration to drive healthcare innovation](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AAHimage-59ae7e-4.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-collaboration-to-drive-healthcare-innovation) [Organizations launch nationwide prize competition for startups aiming to transform the primary care experience Downers Grove and Chicago, IL – Advocate Aurora Health, the 10th largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare system in the country, today announced a strategic...](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-collaboration-to-drive-healthcare-innovation) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/advocate-aurora-health-and-matter-announce-collaboration-to-drive-healthcare-innovation)