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Alphabet's Verily snags $1B in funding round

Brief Published Jan. 7, 2019 Dive Brief: Google-parent Alphabet’s life sciences arm Verily has raised $ 1 billion in a funding round led by private equity firm Silver Lake. Other investors include Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and additional global investment management firms. The money will go toward strategic partnerships, global business opportunities and potential acquisitions, the… Read More: Alphabet's Verily snags $1B in funding round »

Faith-Based HIV Program Launches in Tennessee for Blacks and Latinos

Thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health, a new faith-based program called Cempa Talks is launching in Chattanooga to address HIV disparities among the African-American and Latino communities. Funding was awarded to Cempa Community Care, formerly known as Chattanooga Cares, which offers HIV and sexual health services, education and advocacy. According to… Read More: Faith-Based HIV Program Launches in Tennessee for Blacks and Latinos »