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    CodyMD Launches First-Ever AI Health Hack & Back Event to Propel Portland's AI Health Innovation

    By CodyMD1 min read

    PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2025 – CodyMD, the world's leading AI doctor platform trusted by over 1 million users, announced today its inaugural AI Health "Hack & Back" event, set for June 21, 2025, at Centrl Office in Portland's Pearl District. Co-hosted with All-In Portland, the event gathers local entrepreneurs, vibe coders, developers, investors, and tech enthusiasts to innovate healthcare through artificial intelligence.

    The intensive, full-day sprint Hackathon has teams prototyping AI-powered healthcare solutions such as diagnosis, nutrition, treatment planning, and billing. Participants will utilize CodyMD's AI Health Proof of Concept (POC) Stack, including proprietary datasets, agents, and user community for immediate testing.

    The day concludes with a live pitch session judged by CodyMD founder Dr. Dave Sanders; Emery Han from Plug and Play; and Steve McCallion, a renowned innovator from Keen Footwear and ZoomCare. Winners receive cash prizes (Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250) plus opportunities for seed funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

    "The Hack & Back is a unique opportunity to make - developers, domain experts, investors rowing together. I can't wait to see what we make," said Dr. Sanders.

    Event details: June 21, 2025, Centrl Office, Portland, OR. Participants: entrepreneurs, developers, investors, tech enthusiasts. Registration: https://www.codymdaccelerator.com/hack-and-back.

    About All-In Portland: part of the global All-In Podcast community, All-In Portland unites tech, market, and politics enthusiasts. Local meetups, hosted by Andrew Joliet at venues like The Xport Rooftop Lounge, foster community and networking. Participation is free.

    About CodyMD

    CodyMD, founded by ZoomCare's Dr. David Sanders, combines advanced AI with licensed physicians to deliver fast, personal, affordable care. Learn more at https://cody.md.

    Media contact: David Sanders, MD | dave@cody.md