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Salem College Announces a New Undergraduate Program Focused on Women’s Leadership in Health

Salem College, one of the oldest women’s liberal arts colleges in the United States, today announced the upcoming launch of a newly transformed academic model and undergraduate experience, focused on preparing the next generation of women leaders in fields relating to health. The new model – which will include both curricular and co-curricular components – will debut in fall 2021 and expand and…

Women’s Health Startup Maven Launches MavenRx, a Fertility Drug Delivery Service to Further Strengthen Its Fertility Program

Women’s and Family Health Startup Maven has announced the expansion of its award-winning fertility program with the launch of MavenRx. Through partnerships with two specialty pharmacies, Maven members can now receive industry-leading price discounts on their medications, complimentary same-day or next-day shipping nationwide, and on-demand, pharmacist-led unboxing and injection support. MavenRx adds a critical layer of support for all U.S.-based employees covered…

The Ins and Outs of Funding Sextech Startups

In line with the launch of Maddyness UK’s sextech podcast, we delve into the challenges faced by those seeking funding for sex-positive startups.  Sitting in that precarious (but arguably enviable) space between absolute no-go zone and next big thing for investors, sextech is a burgeoning market now worth $30B-$40B. Once assigned to the lifestyle business category or else totally shunned because of…

Femtech Startup Wildflower Health Partners with The ObG Project to Power Virtual and Value-Based OB Care Delivery

Wildflower Health today announced a partnership with The ObG Project, propelling efforts by both companies to re-imagine maternal health by powering virtual and value-based OB care. Wildflower connects women and families to better care by breaking down silos among providers, payers and best-in-class partners. The ObG Project is a digital media company that was created to deliver guideline-based medical information to physicians…

Black Women Health Imperative Introduces the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Formed To End Racial Disparities In Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research And Treatment

Today, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) hosts the first public meeting of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC). RDDC seeks to address the pressing challenges faced by marginalized populations and identify potential solutions. Led by BWHI and comprised of a diverse group of healthcare organizations, patient advocacy groups, and industry experts, the RDDC is poised to achieve action in the years…

What’s New in Femtech This Week? (Feb 25, 2021)

Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on “all things femtech and women’s health innovation”. This is the latest edition. If you’re interested in subscribing, you can do so at the bottom of this page. You’ve found some of our exclusive Inner Circle Content. This article is only available for our Inner Circle Members. To read on: Sign in to your…

Adjuvant Capital Raises a $300M Global Public Health Venture Fund Backed by the Gates Foundation, Merck, and Novartis

“Billions of people around the world live under constant assault from diseases like malaria, shigella, hookworm, tuberculosis, and Lassa fever, yet Wall Street and Silicon Valley typically pay little attention to these widespread challenges.” Glenn Rockman and Jenny Yip believe this needs to change and have announced a new oversubscribed $300M fund focused on accelerating the development of medical innovations for historically…

Online Reproductive Health Provider Simple Health Now Also Offers Supplements

Simple Health, an online reproductive health provider, known for simplifying access to birth control, now also offers supplements made for patient’s reproductive health. The new product line includes a 5-in-1 multivitamin, a probiotic blend for a healthy gut micobiome, and a cranberry extract for Urinary Tract Support. The Simple Health branded new line of products was formulated by the company’s team of…