Jackson Medical Solutions

01/16/2023

Pressure ulcers (bed sores) can look like a bruise or a blister in the beginning.

They form when a large amount of pressure is applied to a region of the body for a short period of time. Or, when a smaller amount of pressure is applied to a region over a long period of time. This pressure disrupts the blood flow to the affected region through deformation of the skin.

This lack of blood flow manifests through discoloring of the skin- red, purple, blue patches that do not turn white when pressed.

“Pressure Ulcers.” Illnesses & Conditions | NHS Inform, NHS, 14 Feb. 2020, https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/pressure-ulcers.

12/23/2022

Jackson Medical Solutions wishes you all Happy Holidays, safe travels, and a beautiful New Year.

In 2022, we moved the company to Phoenix, joined an accelerator, developed our technology further, mentored a senior design team and interns, expanded our network across the nation, and more. We celebrate where we've been and we're excited to see what 2023 has in store.

We'd love to hear your top experience of 2022!

12/09/2022

David Adkins is the procurement lead for Team 23083 in the Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program at The University of Arizona & UA College of Engineering. David is an electrical and computer engineer with experience in designing and manufacturing PCBs, I2C communication, analog to digital conversion, prototyping, and more. He has technical proficiency in C/C++, SQL, R, HTML, CSS, Visual Studios, and Javascript to name a few. David has worn many hats throughout his life ranging from designing Rocksmith components to upkeeping state/federal regulations documentation as a sterile compound pharmacy technician. His goals for the future include “combin[ing] [his] audio, electronic and healthcare experiences into producing hearing aids/cochlear implants, bone conduction technology and completing the Camino De Santiago Porto”.

During his free time, David participates as a member of The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). This professional society prepares students for their careers by engaging in their community, promoting diverse workplaces, and developing leadership qualities. David also enjoys traveling, cooking dishes from around the world, writing music, martial arts, and knot & origami topology.

Jackson Medical is proud to mentor David. He has maintained a well planned and disciplined budget for the project while prototyping and developing the code necessary to accomplish project goals.

12/08/2022

On November 30th, Kirsten Bassett presented at Arizona FORGE’s Lu(a)nch Party in Phoenix, Arizona. The event featured speakers from The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute, Tech Launch Arizona, and Arizona FORGE.

We would like to thank UArizona FORGE for the opportunity to share our story with the community and participate in a wonderful program that incentivizes collaboration, professional growth, leadership development, and more.

This week's newsletter celebrates The University of Arizona FORGE Biomedical Entrepreneur Startup Scholarship winners from UA College of Engineering, University of Arizona Biomedical Engineering and UArizona Science and our new resident team Jackson Medical Solutions! Read all about it, check out the upcoming FORGE FIRESIDE with Santa and meet our events coordinator, Holly! ➡️ https://forge.arizona.edu/news/scholarship-winners-announced-new-resident-team-business-advice-santa-and-how-host-your-event

12/07/2022

As we near graduation from Newchip Accelerator, we want to spotlight our Venture Fellow, Gic-Owens Fiestan. As a MD/MBA student at The University of Michigan, Gic was able to relay his business knowledge and supplement instruction with MedTech, Healthcare, and the Life Sciences in mind.

Along with a few other companies, Jackson Medical was able to participate in dialogue around the challenges and successes that occurred within the month. Each Mastermind was an invitation to learn more about topics discussed within online modules- but more importantly, they were an opportunity to learn from each other as mutual business leaders.

We are thankful for the opportunity to connect with Gic and look forward to future conversations.

12/06/2022

Hayden Kim is the team lead for Team 23083 in the Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program at The University of Arizona & UA College of Engineering. Hayden is an Optical Science Engineer with experience in developing methods for optical mining on lunar surfaces as well as feasibility analysis of optical lasers in harsh, extraterrestrial, environments. Her technical knowledge is complimented by her ability to relay optical concepts and technologies in a marketable and digestible format for customers.

In her free time, Hayden is a Member of and Club Liaison for the UA Society of Women Engineers where she participates in outreach activities for high school and college students. Hayden also enjoys playing tennis, reading, writing her novel, gardening, and hiking. She “aspire[s] to utilize [her] optical engineering skills and STEM background to specialize in IP law or something similar in the future.”

Jackson Medical is proud to mentor Hayden. Her team is progressing ahead of schedule and they have taken creative engineering liberties with attention to detail.

12/01/2022

Jackson Medical Solutions is participating in Newchip Accelerator's Online Demo Week. As a staple of their program, the Online Demo Week provides companies an opportunity to publicly showcase their progress and invites individuals to learn more about their product, company, and team. Videos are constructed by each company and displayed throughout the week at different times.

We are being showcased on Day Five of the program: Friday, December 2nd. Day Five is reserved for companies in Life Sciences, Healthcare, & MedTech. Our video will run from 11:30 - 11:40am CT. If you would like to attend this event to learn more about Jackson Medical Solutions, or any of the other wonderful companies, you can RSVP through the link below!

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11/24/2022

Wishing you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

We’re thankful for the nurses, doctors, and healthcare staff working to keep the public safe and healthy.

Simon Tecle’s mother is one of those nurses today working in a new hospital, she’s making a wonderful impact in our local community!

11/23/2022

Jackson Medical Solutions is proud to mentor a group of enthusiastic and brilliant engineers in the The University of Arizona & UA College of Engineering's Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program. As Alumni and lifelong learners, we believe in reinvesting into education and our community.

These Wildcats have been working on a mixed reality headset software which will be applied to current medical problems. Larger issues they are attempting to address include accessibility of care, affordability of care, and safety of patients. As the project develops, we will be more than happy to share more details.

We will post individual bios of the members of Team 23083 in the coming weeks.

11/22/2022

A couple weeks ago, Ian Jackson and Simon Tecle attended the 2022 TENWEST Festival in Tucson, Arizona. This weeklong business convention took place at the Tucson Convention Center where Startup Tucson, University of Arizona Center for Innovation, & Arizona Commerce Authority held the final competition for IdeaFunding.

As semi-finalists, Jackson Medical observed and cheered on the finalists which included friends and respected colleagues.

Attendees of the festival included spectators, business owners, and investors. All of which were brought together to network, learn valuable information about the community and business opportunities, and develop meaningful connections.

10/20/2022

October 19th, 2018

4 years ago today, founder was in an accident that lead to the start of

10/18/2022

Jackson Medical Solutions finished as Semi-Finalist in Arizona Commerce Authority's IdeaFunding Pitch Competition. Startup Tucson and University of Arizona Center for Innovation did a wonderful job creating an environment for entrepreneurs to learn, receive feedback, network, and grow. Jackson Medical is excited to implement newfound knowledge/feedback into materials and continue to connect with the community.

10/06/2022

The Jackson Medical Team had a wonderful time learning about local startups and small businesses at round 2 of this year's IdeaFunding Pitch Competition. We thank Startup Tucson and University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) for organizing this annual event.

There are a diverse group of companies pitching this year, including (but not limited to): the first walk-in/pick-up coffee shop in southern Tucson, a pet food brand that keeps your pet's breath fresh, a comic series that teaches college-level chemistry concepts to 8+ yr olds, a mental health app to keep athletes focused and prepared, a beauty salon silk hair cap to decrease heat exposure from salon hair dryers, a pickling company that stops food from reaching landfills instead of stomachs, and many more.

CEO, Ian Jackson, pitched Jackson Medical to a panel of experienced judges ranging from successful entrepreneurs to the CEO of Tucson Desert Angels.

09/12/2022

In U.S. healthcare, between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people suffer a fall annually.

Falling within the hospital counts as a hospital-acquired condition. A fall injury could extend a patient's total time in the hospital. Current efforts include managing the patient's underlying fall risk factors and optimizing the hospital layout/design with more stabilizing features and less clutter.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a federal agency tasked with improving safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans.

08/29/2022

Older patients have as high as a 60% mortality rate from pressure ulcers within a year of hospital discharge.

08/25/2022

Yesterday Jackson Medical Solutions interviewed students at the Senior Design Open House.

Jackson Medical met with 35+ seniors from the The University of Arizona's College of Engineering. Each student a potential member for an interdisciplinary team working on our Mixed Reality Diagnostic and Treatment project. Learning outcomes our students will experience include design conceptualization, risk assessment and management, algorithm creation, image processing techniques, coding (Unity, C/C++), user interfacing design, ergonomics, biomechanics, microfluidics, and much more.

We’re excited to accept our team of brilliant engineers on Monday!

08/22/2022

Associated costs to treat pressure ulcers in nursing homes is $3.3 billion annually.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a federal agency tasked with improving safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans.

08/15/2022

The median pressure ulcer prevalence in nursing homes was 7.5% in 2009.

Jackson Medical Solutions is determined to decrease patient suffering and increase patient confidence in the healthcare system by equipping medical staff with devices that address the needs of the patient.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a federal agency tasked with improving safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans.