Reproductive health

[Press Release] UNFPA scaling up emergency response to reach women and girls in Türkiye and Syria in aftermath of powerful earthquakes

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星期二, 二月 7, 2023
Reproductive health, Health, Pregnancy, Survivor, Hygiene, UNFPA, Woman, Earthquake, United Nations, Health minister, Birth control, Risk management

Both the Governments of Türkiye and Syria have declared national emergencies and called for international support.

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  • Both the Governments of Türkiye and Syria have declared national emergencies and called for international support.
  • At least 15 million people in Türkiye and more than 7 million across Syria have been impacted by the quakes including thousands of pregnant women who need access to maternal health services.
  • UNFPA’s immediate priority is to re-establish services that are critical to the health, well-being and protection of women and girls.
  • In Syria, blankets and warm clothes in addition to dignity kits are being provided to women and girls in need.

New Healthcare Company Julie Donates Nearly 200,000 Units of Emergency Contraception to Network of Partners

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星期三, 一月 18, 2023
Reproductive health, Morrison, Health minister, Record, All, FDA, BIPOC, LGBTQ, Woman, Pharmacy, Research, Birth, Birth control, Pharmaceutical industry

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New women's healthcare company, Julie Products, Inc., today announced a donation of approximately 200,000 units of emergency contraception to a national network of partners. The donation is the single largest in the United States and part of Julie for All, Julie's inaugural donation program focused on increasing access to emergency contraception.

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  • The donation is the single largest in the United States and part of Julie for All, Julie's inaugural donation program focused on increasing access to emergency contraception.
  • Julie Products, Inc. announces a donation of 200,000 units of emergency contraception to a national network of partners.
  • The new healthcare company pledges to donate one unit of Julie emergency contraception for every Julie purchased.
  • Based on available records, this week's donations make Julie the largest donor of emergency contraception in the country.

Dr. B Expands to Offer Treatments for Dermatology, Sexual Health, Reproductive Health & Primary Care

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星期四, 一月 12, 2023
Health, Infectious Diseases, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Health Technology, COVID-19, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Rosacea, Dermatology, Health minister, Dermatitis, Reproductive health, Patient, FDA, COVID-19, Pachydactylus labialis, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device

Americans across the nation will now be able to conveniently access low or no-cost virtual doctor consultations for a variety of conditions across dermatology, sexual health, reproductive health and primary care —all without leaving home.

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  • Americans across the nation will now be able to conveniently access low or no-cost virtual doctor consultations for a variety of conditions across dermatology, sexual health, reproductive health and primary care —all without leaving home.
  • Dr. B’s online consultation fee is only $15 for paying patients, which is less than the average co-pay for a doctor’s visit.
  • Unlike other telehealth providers that often charge patients more for online services, Dr. B also offers a no-cost option for patients who qualify based on financial need.
  • A list of conditions Dr. B provides treatments for include:

Join the Self-Care Revolution Started by the World’s First Doctor-Developed, Lab-Proven Arousal Gel

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023
Yale University, International Society, Mar'ashis, Reproductive health, Physiology, Chamomile, Safety, Anatomy, Collection, TM, Clitoris, Harvard University, Follow, Research, ISSM, Female, Medical device, Cosmetics

Expertly crafted by globally recognized physician duo Dr. Amir Marashi and Dr. Kimberly Lovie, the Cerē collection pioneers the science-based self-love revolution.

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  • Expertly crafted by globally recognized physician duo Dr. Amir Marashi and Dr. Kimberly Lovie, the Cerē collection pioneers the science-based self-love revolution.
  • Cerē Enchantment Gel takes romance to the next level in a matter of minutes with a potent formulation featuring ingredients that promote clitoral blood flow.
  • We proved its efficacy by using ultrasound to analyze blood flow before and after using the gel.
  • This is the first arousal gel to have its efficacy demonstrated with this technique.”
    When it comes to the safety and efficacy of arousal gels, not every choice is created equal.

Inherent Biosciences Partners With Posterity Health to Accelerate the Path to Parenthood by Elevating the Standard of Care in Male Reproductive Health

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023
DNA fragmentation, Infertility, Artificial insemination, SALT, Reproductive health, Chromosome, Fertility, Male, Standard of care, DNA, Semen analysis, IUI, Environment, Gene, Woman, Patient, Doctor of Philosophy, Birth control

Many men go undiagnosed and when men go undiagnosed, women are put through procedures that will not work.

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  • Many men go undiagnosed and when men go undiagnosed, women are put through procedures that will not work.
  • Inherent and Posterity are elevating the standard of care and improving access to care for men, shifting some of the burden of infertility from women.
  • Together the companies offer a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment offering now available directly to male patients trying to conceive.
  • "Inherent Biosciences is pioneering innovation in male reproductive health," said Pam Pure, CEO of Posterity Health.

Sema4 Announces Name Change to GeneDx and Provides Preliminary 2022 Financial Results and 2023 Guidance

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星期一, 一月 9, 2023
SMFR, Reproductive health, Use, GAAP, WGS, Precision medicine, Risk, Exome, Conference, Growth, Acceleration, Drug discovery, Genomics, Webcast, Intelligence, Annual report, Whole genome sequencing, Roger Hawkins (drummer), GeneDx, Acquisition, Data science, Pharmaceutical industry, Security (finance), Sales, Food delivery, Conn

STAMFORD, Conn, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sema4 (Nasdaq: SMFR) today announced it has changed its name from Sema4 Holdings Corp. to GeneDx Holdings Corp. GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic and clinical insights, is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care.

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  • GeneDx now has the capability to combine the power of genomic insights with clinical data to improve health care for people and populations,” said Katherine Stueland, President and CEO of GeneDx.
  • Our preliminary results, which exceeded our outlook a year ago, validate our strategy to target higher growth areas of the genomics market,” said Kevin Feeley, Chief Financial Officer of GeneDx.
  • GeneDx will report its full financial results and other metrics during its fourth quarter and year-end 2022 conference call in early March.
  • GeneDx president and CEO, Katherine Stueland, will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12 at 10:30 am PT.

Apricity arrives in Spain with a virtual fertility clinic model that transforms the way people access reproductive treatment

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星期三, 一月 11, 2023
IVF, Fertility, HFEA, Mother, Pregnancy, Acquisition, Patient, Life, Reproductive health, Woman, Medical device, Birth control, Syd Arthur

Virtual clinic Apricity offers a next-generation fertility experience that combines personalised care, 7/7 support and the most sophisticated AI and technology.

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  • Virtual clinic Apricity offers a next-generation fertility experience that combines personalised care, 7/7 support and the most sophisticated AI and technology.
  • With the acquisition of WOOM, Apricity offers a complete fertility pathway, from conception counselling and monitoring to fertility treatment and through all stages of pregnancy.
  • Apricity has arrived in Spain to lead the transformation of the experience for couples undergoing fertility treatment.
  • The virtual fertility clinic launches in Spain following the acquisition of WOOM, the women's health app based on artificial intelligence models.

CirrusMD Launches Abortion Referral Services

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023
Catalysis, Abortion, AOD, SVP, Workplace, Health, Reproductive health, Woman, Birth control

DENVER, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CirrusMD , a leading provider of on-demand virtual care, today announced it will provide abortion referral services for pregnant people who need trusted, quality abortion care.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CirrusMD , a leading provider of on-demand virtual care, today announced it will provide abortion referral services for pregnant people who need trusted, quality abortion care.
  • With CirrusMD, employees who need an abortion have direct access to safe and empathetic care."
  • CirrusMD has partnered with Abortion On Demand (AOD) to support pregnant people who need an abortion.
  • In addition to offering a full range of virtual care services — from primary care to women's health — CirrusMD continues to build trusted partnerships with other solution providers to extend the broadest array of quality healthcare services.

Chris DeCardy Named President of The Heinz Endowments

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星期一, 一月 9, 2023
Education, Partnership, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Master's degree, Organization, Science, BA, Heinz Endowments, Harvard Kennedy School, Family, Policy, Public policy, Learning, Planning Commission, ClimateWorks Foundation, Health, University, Environmental Media Services, Climate change, History, Endowment, Conrad, Reproductive health, Management, Medicine, Heinz, Journalism

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris DeCardy was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments. Mr. DeCardy, 56, a former senior executive with major U.S. foundations, currently is a consultant serving foundations and nonprofit organizations and will move to Pittsburgh from Menlo Park, California where he lives with his family.

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  • Former senior executive with major U.S. foundations appointed after national search
    PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris DeCardy was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments.
  • Chris DeCardy, 56, was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments based In Pittsburgh.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Chris to lead the Endowments and to continue to advance our philanthropic mission at this challenging and most critical time for our community," said Endowments Board Chairman, André Heinz.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Mr. DeCardy said: "I have long admired the extraordinary work of The Heinz Endowments' Board and staff in close partnership with the community.

Girl Up's Statement on the Global Loss of Girls' Rights, Bodily Autonomy, and Access to Education

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星期一, 一月 9, 2023
Education, Justice, Club, Reproductive health, Social change, Knowledge, Female, Death, Movement, Health minister, Woman, Empathy, School-related gender-based violence, Police, Dignity, Curriculum, Learning, Religion, Oppression, Violence, Human, Freedom, Community, Rape, Toy, Birth control

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's a fundamental human right for girls and women to live autonomous lives, building futures for themselves that reflect their innermost dreams and desires. But sweeping attacks on female agency - bodily, intellectually, and otherwise - from Afghanistan, to Iran, to the United States and beyond, deny girls and women their power and capacity to thrive.

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  • In India, rates of violence against girls and women , including rape, dowry deaths, and assaults, rose more than 26% over the past six years.
  • Women and girls possess the eagerness and empathy for others to build an equitable future for all of us.
  • Stand with Girl Up in advocating for a gender justice future that prioritizes the rights and freedoms of girls and women globally.
  • Add your voice now and pledge your support to let girls and young women around the world live full, safe, and self-determined lives.