6 App ideas for OC: Which do you want built?

6 App Ideas to Make OC Healthier

​Last Saturday, community members gathered to pitch ideas for an app that makes OC healthier. Check out the video pitches favored by our Hack for Health judges and help us decide which apps to build this Saturday at the Hack for Health: Hack-a-thon. Which healthy app idea would you like to see us bring to life?

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1. Youth Services App

​An app that connects youth with free services and programs to increase their access to mental, social, environmental and physical health.

Idea by Moises Vazquez

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2. Parent and Child Activity Planning App

An app that helps parent and child coordinate family interests, giving both options on how to plan the day and step into a healthy routine together.

Idea by Cat Torres

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3. Homeless Services App

A lifeline app for homeless persons that connects them with shelters, emergency services, medical services and faith-based support.

Idea by Team OC Burrito Project

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4. Healthy Eye Detection App

An app to detect eye anomalies for people who may not be ready or able to visit a doctor.

Idea by Team Healthy Wizards

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5. Healthy Heart App

A heart monitor and advice app that warns of signs of heart attack.

​Idea by Team The Okamoto's

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6. Healthy Family App

​An app that helps parents make healthy choices and avoid bad choices for their child's diet and activities.

Idea by Team Kidz 4 Life

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What's your favorite app idea?

Help us decide which apps get prioritized at the Hack for Health: Hack-a-thon. Which healthy app idea would you bring to life?
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Special thanks to our Judges for the Pitchfest

• Marklem Valdoinos, Regional Director, Multicultural Initiatives, American Heart Association
• Kurt Arnlund, Director of Mobile Development at Thync
• Bill Fennessy, Director of Community Engagement and Work-Based Learning, Think Together
• Ryan Smolar, Hacker-in-Chief, Hack for Health 

Story by Ryan Smolar