In response to the increasing mistrust of the COVID vaccine in communities of color, Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) has created an initiative that focuses on community education and increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence. Additionally, it focuses on bridging the gap between the pharma industry and the communities it serves. A three-pronged framework is being utilized to create an accelerated and sustainable information exchange and…
Proov, a science-based hormone testing company and the leader in testing urine for PdG to confirm ovulation, is announcing today that it has received CE marking approval for sales of its patented and patent pending PdG tests in Europe. The new European approval will help Proov address the long-awaited arrival of PdG tests by European consumers. Proov PdG tests evaluate for the…
Femasys, the biomedical company focused on transforming women’s healthcare, has announced the appointment of Anne Morrissey to the company’s board of directors. “Anne is an accomplished industry veteran with an impressive track record of leading innovative healthcare companies, and we are delighted to welcome her to our board,” said Kathy Lee-Sepsick, founder, President & CEO of Femasys. “Her leadership and operational experience…
Fertility and family-building comapny Kindbody has announced a $62 million Series C earlier today. The round was led by Theresa Sexton, Managing Partner of Claritas Health Ventures, who now joins the Board of Directors, and includes new investment groups Bramalea Partners, Monashee Investment Management, and Eldridge, along with participating existing investors including GV (formerly Google Ventures), Perceptive Advisors, RRE Ventures, and Rock Springs Capital.…
Pleasure Finder, the world’s first Google Assistant action dedicated to helping people improve their sex lives, is now live for users to install on their phones, tablets and smart devices. The action helps users find out more about the health benefits of pleasure and open up about their sexual health – without fear of mockery or judgement. It’s the first time a…
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) and Hologic’s Project Health Equality today announced the launch of Cerving Confidence, a collaboration featuring Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ciara that encourages Black women to commit to their well-woman exams as a part of self-care and protect themselves against cervical cancer. Cerving Confidence offers life-saving information and screening access to help prevent cervical cancer in Black women, who are disproportionately…
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Accelerator program Women Who Tech has just opened applications for its new Femtech & Healthtech Startup Challenge, which aims to help close the femtech funding gap. Applications are open until July 18, 2021 and the nonprofit invites early-stage women-led startups to apply. After the application deadline an investor jury will select 5 startups to participate in a 6-week virtual program, where mentors…
