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

By: PRLog

May 16, 2025 at 13:46 PM EDT

AI Health Hackathon brings together Portland's hackers and backers

PORTLAND, Ore. - May 16, 2025 - PRLog -- 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:

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

Join CodyMD and All-In Portland in shaping Portland's AI health innovation.

About CodyMD
CodyMD, trusted by over 1 million users and founded by ZoomCare's Dr. David Sanders, combines advanced AI with an approachable, empathetic persona—like a best friend who attended medical school. Learn more at https://cody.md.

About All-In Portland
All-In Portland, part of the global All-In Podcast community, 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.

For details, visit the All-In Podcast community on River.

Contact
David Sanders, MD
***@cody.md

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