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Waterloo alumn inspires student innovations in women’s health

Velocity and FemTech Canada support Waterloo students to design transformative tech solutions for improving women’s health and well-being

By Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations

University of Waterloo alum and founder of Hyivy Health, Rachel Bartholomew (MBET ’14), returned to campus as a collaborator of Velocity and FemTech Canada’s Innovation Challenge, where more than 100 students formed teams to address three critical areas of women’s health: menopause, gynecological health and breast health.  

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  • Categories: In the News, Network Company
  • Tags: Canadian Company, Hyivy, Women Leaders
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