What You Should Know:
- Mira, a hormonal health company announced the launch of its second annual Sex Hormones Awareness Week, taking place from February 17th to 23rd, 2025.
- Building on the success of last year's event, this initiative aims to raise awareness, promote education, and drive innovation in the field of hormonal health.
Despite significant medical advancements, hormonal health remains an often misunderstood and under-researched area, particularly for women.
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Mira Advances At-home Monitoring System with Ultrasound Validation with UCalgary
What You Should Know:
- Mira, a provider of at-home hormone monitoring solutions, announced a collaboration with researchers at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology to validate the performance of the Mira Hormone Monitor.
- The research aims to establish Mira's technology as a reliable and accurate tool for women's health, comparable to the gold standard of ultrasound for ovulation tracking.
Mira Hormone Monitor
The Mira Hormone Monitor is the first
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Axena Health & Mayo Clinic Partner to Enhance Pelvic Health Education for Women
What You Should Know:
- Axena Health, a medical device company focused on female pelvic health, announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to integrate educational content on overactive bladder (OAB) into its clinically proven Leva® Pelvic Health System.
- The partnership combines Axena Health's innovative technology with Mayo Clinic's trusted medical expertise to empower women with knowledge and resources to manage their pelvic health.
Collaboration Integrates Mayo Clinic's
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Women’s Health Access in MA
What You Should Know:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new partnership with Visana Health, a virtual women's health clinic, to provide its members with expanded access to comprehensive and convenient care.
- The collaboration reinforces Blue Cross' commitment to supporting women's health and addressing the unique needs of its members.
Virtual Care Option Provides Comprehensive Support for Women
Research indicates that women
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SimpliFed Raises $4M to Expand Virtual Maternal Healthcare Platform
What You Should Know:
- SimpliFed, a provider of virtual maternal healthcare, today announced a $4M funding round led by Morningside.
- The investment will support the company's expansion from a point solution focused on baby feeding to a comprehensive maternal care technology platform powered by its newly updated Maternal Health Operating System (mOS).
Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
SimpliFed partners with over 300 health systems, independent practices, and health
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Delfina Care Raises $17M to Expand AI-Powered Maternal Health
What You Should Know:
- Delfina Care, a healthcare technology company addressing the maternal health crisis raises $17M in Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with included participation from ARTIS Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Story Ventures, SemperVirens, Bread and Butter Ventures, Boutique Ventures, and Chelsea Clinton's Metrodora Ventures.
- The investment will fuel Delfina's growth and expansion, enabling the company to deliver its
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Aetna Better Health Taps Twentyeight Health to Expand Access to Women’s Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Twentyeight Health, a digital-first women's healthcare platform is teaming up with with Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health company, to provide expanded access to reproductive and sexual healthcare services for Aetna Better Health members.
- The partnership allows Aetna Better Health members in Illinois to utilize Twentyeight Health's telehealth platform to connect with experienced healthcare providers online, receive prescriptions delivered to their
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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enhanced Voluson Expert Series Women’s Health Ultrasound
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its updated portfolio of Voluson™ Expert Series ultrasound systems.
- The Voluson Expert 22, 20, and 18 combine high-resolution image quality with advanced ultrasound technology and an ergonomic design to enhance workflow and user experience in women's health. These systems integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features and automation tools
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LunaJoy Launches Women’s Mental Health Virtual Certification Program
What You Should Know:
- LunaJoy Health, a women's mental health company, has launched a series of online educational modules designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of clinical professionals in maternal and women's mental health.
- With over 30 lectures available, participants can access comprehensive training on a variety of topics, from maternal birth trauma to treating bipolar disorder.
Addressing a Critical Need
The shortage of trained mental health professionals
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Systole Health Raises $2M to Transform Women’s Heart Health with Group Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Systole Health, a telehealth company focused on women's heart health, today announced a $2M pre-seed funding round led by Benchstrength with participation from January Ventures, J Ventures, and Tom X. Lee (founder of One Medical),
- The investment will support the company's mission to improve cardiovascular care for women through innovative group virtual visits.
Addressing a Critical Need in Women's Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of
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