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Office Hours: Lightmatter’s Stephanie Adams Helps Healthtech Companies Build, Launch, and Scale Their Products. Ask Her Anything!

Product is the top priority for pretty much every startup company, no matter what stage they are at. “Build a product users actually want” is common advice. Implementing it, however, can prove to be challenging (as many of you probably know.) Early stage companies sometimes lose direction, and some never ship. At a later stage, product roadmaps tend to get complex, and…

New Study by Origin Sheds Light on Alarming State of Pelvic Health Care in the U.S.

The 2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study has revealed concerning statistics regarding pelvic health among women aged 18 to 59, highlighting a widespread yet often overlooked issue affecting a significant portion of the population in the United States. According to the study, 75% of women surveyed reported experiencing multiple pelvic health issues within the past year, including bladder and bowel problems, as well…

Maven Clinic Launches Trying-To-Conceive Health Coaching Program

Maven Clinic has unveiled significant expansions to its Fertility and Family Building program, aiming to address critical gaps in preconception care and support for couples trying to conceive. The latest updates include the launch of Maven’s Trying-To-Conceive (TTC) health coaching program, designed to provide personalized guidance and support for individuals navigating the challenges of conception without resorting to costly IVF treatments. With…

Nonprofit Healthcare Provider Kaiser Permanente Launches Food is Medicine Center of Excellence

US nonprofit healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente has taken a significant step forward in integrating food and nutrition interventions with care delivery with the launch of its Food Is Medicine Center of Excellence. This initiative aims to transform the prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases by leveraging evidence-based solutions to improve nutrition security for its members across the nation. The Food Is Medicine…

What’s New in Femtech This Week? (April 18, 2024)

Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on all things femtech and women’s health innovation. This is an excerpt from the latest edition. If you’d like to subscribe, you can do so at the bottom of this page. Highlights LunaJoy Health adds $4.2M in funding; launches ‘LunaCare’ for women’s mental health. Stork Club Reproductive Care is now available in 100 countries; Launches new direct pay…

Stork Club Reproductive Care is Now Available in 100 Countries Globally, Launches New Direct Pay Across 8,000 In-Network Providers

Stork Club Reproductive Care has achieved a significant milestone, extending its reach to 100 countries globally and providing access to over 8,000 in-network providers. The company has also introduced an innovative Direct Pay system, simplifying the member experience by eliminating the need for virtual benefits cards. This expansion of Stork Club, an enterprise reproductive care benefits solution, ensures that critical reproductive and…

WHAM and KPMG Announce $1.1 Million Partnership to Advance Women’s Health

WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters) and KPMG have initiated a partnership, amounting to $1.1 million, with the aim of advancing women’s health research and investment. This multiyear collaboration, announced today, seeks to harness the power of data and innovative strategies to accelerate progress in addressing women’s health needs, particularly in autoimmune disease, brain health, cancer, and heart health. “We are thrilled to…

Postpartum Support International Launches New Perinatal Mental Health Support App

Postpartum Support International (PSI) has taken another step forward in providing accessible mental health support for individuals navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and loss with the launch of its new mobile application, Connect by PSI. The Connect by PSI app, available for free download in both the App Store and Google Play Store, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for individuals…

LunaJoy Health Adds $4.2M in Funding; Launches ‘LunaCare’ for Women’s Mental Health

LunaJoy Health is making strides in addressing maternal mental health with the introduction of LunaCare, an integrated care program aimed at enhancing outcomes in maternal mental health. The initiative comes on the heels of securing $4.2M in new funding, supported by a consortium of investors, including Y Combinator, FoundersX Fund, Goodwater Capital, Magic Fund, VentureSouq, Nurture Ventures, NorthSouth Ventures, and seasoned healthcare…