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¿Qué es SDOH?

¿Qué es SDOH?

(Or in plain terms: What the Heck is Social Determinants of Health?)

Most of what affects our health doesn't happen in a hospital—it happens in our everyday lives. Where we live, what we eat, how we get to work or school, whether we feel safe, supported, and seen... these things shape our health long before a doctor ever gets involved.

That's what Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are: the real-world conditions that impact how long—and how well—we live.

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In partnership with VelocityTX and Methodist Healthcare Ministries, the Community Health Accelerator program connects education, entrepreneurship, and innovation through three core components.

Discover each component below
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Seminar + Speaker Series

Discover the first component of our comprehensive program

¿Qué es SDOH? is a program designed to break down this big, often misunderstood topic into everyday language—and show how local leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs can turn awareness into action.

We believe that by understanding the root causes of health outcomesla causa principal—we can inspire more people to build the future of health right here in our communities.

The series features live events and panels designed to spark conversation, raise awareness, and make complex health topics feel approachable and relevant—especially for aspiring founders, healthcare workers, educators, and community changemakers.

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RGV STARTUP

WEEK

2025

Seminar & Speaker Series

¿Que es SDOH?

And What It Means to Y-O-U!

Panel Discussion

This panel brings together healthcare innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to discuss how we can address SDOH in the Rio Grande Valley.

We'll explore how technology, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration can create sustainable solutions to improve health outcomes for all residents.

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¿Que es SDOH? Panel Session

Watch the Full Discussion

Experience the complete panel discussion from RGV Startup Week 2025.

Featured Video Session

Panel Speakers

Healthcare innovators shaping the future

Featured Event
MODERATOR
Marcos Resendez

Marcos Resendez

Founder

434 MEDIA
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Dr. Lyssa Ochoa

Dr. Lyssa Ochoa

Founder

The SAVE Clinic
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Daniyal Liaqat

Daniyal Liaqat

Founder, 2024 MHM Accelerator

Tabiat Research
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Lina Rugova

Lina Rugova

Founder

Emerge and Rise
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Seminar Highlights

Dive deep into the insights shared by our expert speakers

Market Analysis and Value Delivery

Market Analysis and Value Delivery

Understanding Needs and Quality Solutions presented by Shireen Abdullah, Founder, Yumlish, 2024 MHM Accelerator Cohort Champion

Legal Considerations for Raising Capital

Legal Considerations for Raising Capital

Understanding the Process presented by Jose Padilla, Founder, Padilla Law, LLC and LegalmenteAI

The Perfect Pitch

The Perfect Pitch

Captivating Investors and Closing Deals presented by Luis Martinez, PhD, Sr. Venture Assoc., Capital Factory

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Startup Bootcamp

Discover the second component of our comprehensive program

Early-Stage Program

A hands-on, early-stage program that helps local entrepreneurs turn ideas into action. Participants receive guidance on business models, impact measurement, funding strategies, and how to build solutions that address real community needs.

Key Focus: Participants received hands-on mentorship, networking opportunities, and practical tools to build solutions addressing real community health needs.

STARTUP BOOTCAMP

Early-Stage Program

A hands-on program that helped local entrepreneurs turn ideas into action with guidance on business models, impact measurement, and funding strategies.

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Community Health Accelerator

Discover the third component of our comprehensive program

Growth-Stage Program

For startups ready to scale, this accelerator provides deeper support—from mentoring and expert workshops to connections with healthcare systems, investors, and ecosystem partners focused on sustainable health innovation.

This program exists to answer big questions in a practical way—and to make sure the people closest to the issues have the tools, resources, and support to solve them.

¿Que es SDOH? Panel Session

DEMO DAY RECAP

Cohort companies will participate in a public Demo Day pitch event at the conclusion of the accelerator and receive the opportunity to run a pilot program of their technology in the Methodist system.

If you've ever asked, "What can I do to make a difference?" — this is where you start.

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