Flex builds from the coach's own system, makes the changes the coach decides on across every athlete, and turns the data programs already collect into answers.

LEHI, Utah, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FYTT, the strength and conditioning programming platform used by professional teams, college athletic departments, high schools, performance facilities, physical therapists, and tactical organizations, today launched Flex, an intelligent coaching assistant, alongside a re-imagined FYTT coaching experience. The updated version of FYTT also features enhanced athlete-facing features, including a completely redesigned mobile app, tablet interface, and in-gym television presentation.

FYTT provides the most comprehensive planning and analysis offering for performance coaches, including the ability to build custom training groups across an annual planning interface. The enhanced FYTT experience is a culmination of a year's worth of customer testing and feedback.

"The visual overhaul improves workflow and enhances the ability to use data in our programming. The redesigned mobile app reduces the time required for athletes to log workouts so they can focus in the gym," said Jeff Crelling, Director of Sports Performance at Harvard-Westlake School (CA).

Flex puts the coach's expertise to work in ways not possible before, building directly from the coach's own library so programs are drafted in the coach's terms. When an injury or schedule change disrupts plans, Flex modifies programming across the roster and shows exactly what changed. When a coach looks for trends in an athlete's performance data, Flex reviews, analyzes and summarizes it, providing the detail and charts behind the answer.

"The problem was never that coaches lacked data or features," said Eric Wynalek, CEO of FYTT. "It was that every change meant rebuilding something by hand, and lots of important data went unused. Flex and the new FYTT platform allow the coach to make every call and tie data to individualized athlete training in a way previously not possible."

Flex can also revive a coach's offline library. Bring in a spreadsheet, PDF, or photo of a whiteboard exactly as it exists today, and Flex turns it into a structured FYTT program, asking a focused question when something is ambiguous instead of guessing. Flex also builds decision trees using conditional logic, moving athletes between training groups on real performance data. FYTT now integrates with Catapult, Teamworks AMS, Hawkin Dynamics, PlayerData, Healthy Roster, and more.

"Flex changes what's expected of performance coaching software. From workload management to program design, Flex is a serious step forward in our industry," said Kevin Poppe, Owner of Dynamic Sports Training and longtime MLB strength coach.

Flex and the new FYTT platform are available today to every FYTT account. Every account receives unlimited Flex use through October 21, 2026; standard usage limits apply after that date.

About FYTT

FYTT exists to maximize human health and performance. FYTT's HIPAA-compliant strength and conditioning software is used across professional and Olympic teams, NCAA athletics, high schools, private performance facilities, and tactical and municipal organizations. Learn more at fytt.io.

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Five new board members bring deep expertise in finance, law, corporate leadership, community engagement, and athlete advocacy to drive organizational growth and inclusion.

PLEASANT HILL, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) is proud to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, Colleen Atkinson, Kevin Brown, Richard Rahm, Brian Wentzel, and long-time athlete leader Devon Yoshimine. The new Board members join SONC as the organization sharpens its focus on elevating every aspect of the athlete experience while building a sustainable financial foundation to power inclusive programs for generations to come.

"Our board is gaining five remarkable champions whose collective expertise directly supports where SONC is headed," said David Solo, President and CEO of Special Olympics Northern California. "From corporate finance and professional sports execution to grassroots coaching and lived athlete perspective, this cohort brings the exact insight required to help us realize our goals."

The newly appointed board members include:

Devon Yoshimine, SONC Athlete Leader, who brings nearly three decades of lived experience as a competitor, Athlete Leadership Council member, and advocate for inclusive education.

"Special Olympics Northern California broke the chains of isolation for me when I was seven years old, giving me a lifelong community and a sense of belonging," said Yoshimine. "SONC proves that individuals with intellectual disabilities are not defined by our challenges, but by how we overcome them and shine. Joining the board allows me to represent my fellow athletes directly and push for expanded unified sports in schools—ensuring the next generation grows up with an unwavering mindset of inclusion."

Colleen Atkinson, Senior Vice President at Fifth Third Commercial Bank, brings extensive corporate finance acumen and a passion for transformative community leadership.

"Every interaction I've had with SONC athletes and leadership leaves me inspired and full of joy," said Atkinson. "Having watched athlete leaders step up to lead meetings and address large audiences with incredible grace and confidence, I am honored to join the board. I look forward to combining our best practices to transform lives and ensure the organization's long-term strength through the power of sport."

Kevin Brown, Head of Community Impact for Sharks Sports & Entertainment and Executive Director of the Sharks Foundation, brings decades of executive leadership at the intersection of professional sports and social impact.

"Special Olympics Northern California has a unique ability to bring communities together through sport while creating environments where athletes truly thrive," said Brown. "My career has been dedicated to sports-driven community impact, and I am thrilled to support the continued growth and reach of an organization whose mission aligns so closely with my life's work."

Brian Wentzel, Vice President and Global Partner Leader at Cargill, Inc., and longtime SONC Swim Coach, brings 16 years of grassroots volunteering and program execution experience.

"Over 16 years of coaching swimming, I've watched a Sunday practice evolve into a second family for our athletes and high school volunteers alike," said Wentzel. "I am excited to bring a coach's perspective to the board to help elevate our athlete programming and ensure these life-changing experiences continue to thrive for the next quarter-century and beyond."

Richard Rahm, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and former SONC Board Chair, returns to the Board of Directors for a second tenure, bringing extensive governance experience and executive leadership.

"Having previously served as Board Chair, it is a privilege to return to the Board at such a pivotal moment in SONC's journey," stated Rahm. "As we focus on elevating the experience for every athlete and securing the organization's long-term financial future, I look forward to working alongside this talented group of leaders to ensure SONC continues to thrive and transform lives across Northern California."

For more information about Special Olympics Northern California or to get involved, please visit www.sonc.org.

Media inquiries, please contact Kimberly Angell, Founder, Wish PR at (415) 471-7272 or [email protected].

About Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) provides free, year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. SONC creates inclusive communities through health, education, and leadership programs, empowering athletes to discover new strengths, abilities, and success both on and off the playing field.

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HONE HEALTH AND BODYBAR PILATES PARTNER TO CONNECT LONGEVITY CARE AND FITNESS

The collaboration gives BODYBAR members access to Hone's biomarker testing and personalized clinical care.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hone Health, one of the nation's leading longevity care platforms, and BODYBAR Pilates, a premium reformer Pilates franchise, have announced a new partnership that brings personalized health testing and clinical care to BODYBAR Pilates members while giving Hone members discounted access to BODYBAR Pilates memberships.

Launching in 40+ BODYBAR Pilates studios in California, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Utah and Colorado, the collaboration reflects the growing convergence of fitness, preventive health and longevity care.

The partnership brings Hone's biomarker testing and physician-guided care to a community already focused on strength and movement.

"Consumers increasingly see movement, metabolic health, hormones and recovery as interconnected parts of their health," said Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO of Hone Health. "BODYBAR Pilates has built an engaged community around strength and consistency. This partnership allows us to add a clinical layer to that experience, helping members understand what is happening inside their bodies and make more informed decisions about their long-term health."

BODYBAR Pilates combines reformer Pilates with an accessible, community-driven fitness model designed to help members build strength, mobility and sustainable movement habits. Through the partnership, participating BODYBAR Pilates members can access Hone's comprehensive biomarker testing and meet one-on-one with a licensed physician to review their results, symptoms, health history and goals. When appropriate, physicians can develop personalized treatment plans and monitor progress over time.

"At BODYBAR Pilates, we believe everyone has an inner athlete, and our goal is to create a space where people can discover just how strong they really are — real strength for real life, without the intimidation," said Kamille McCollum, President & Chief Brand Officer/Co-Founder at BODYBAR Pilates. "Our partnership with Hone extends that mindset beyond the studio, giving members deeper insight into their health, recovery and performance. With Hone, our members can better understand and support the bodies they're working so hard to strengthen."

As part of the partnership:

- BODYBAR Pilates members receive 20% off Hone testing and a Hone Premium Membership for the first year, a total value of up to $385.

- Hone members receive 15% off a Cheers or Speakeasy BODYBAR Pilates membership for the first year.

The partnership will also include co-branded educational resources, member communications, and community programming designed to help participants better understand the connection between movement, recovery, metabolic health and longevity.

About Hone Health:

Hone is a physician-led longevity clinic that helps people feel better, perform at their best, and age better. Combining the depth of concierge medicine with the reach and convenience of virtual care, Hone unites comprehensive biomarker testing, expert physicians, physician-prescribed treatments, and ongoing monitoring in one connected platform. Each patient receives an evolving medical strategy built around their biology and goals, with care spanning hormone health, menopause, sexual health, thyroid, metabolic health, weight, heart health, and more.

For more information, visit www.honehealth.com | @hone.health

About BODYBAR:

Founded to redefine fitness, BODYBAR Pilates' mission is to cultivate a balanced, athletic, and real community. We are committed to providing a fiercely effective workout experience, powered by Pilates, that helps individuals discover their physical potential and enhance their overall well-being both on and off the Reformer. Our expert-led classes cater to all fitness levels in a welcoming environment, utilizing state-of-the-art Pilates equipment. As a growing franchise, BODYBAR Pilates presents an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. Joining the BODYBAR Pilates family means becoming part of a movement that empowers individuals to achieve their fitness goals while building a thriving, community-centric business.

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To mark the anniversary, J.Crew took the Barn Jacket™ on the road, photographing 160 people across New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston and Chicago. The sweeping cast brings together open-cast discoveries, local legends, athletes, artists, musicians, designers, cultural tastemakers and some of the most recognizable faces in culture. Different cities, generations and points of view, all connected by one jacket and all wearing it entirely their own way.

"The scale of this campaign is extraordinary, but its power comes from the individuality within it," said Julia Collier, Chief Marketing Officer of J.Crew. "We brought together 160 people across five cities to show how one iconic piece can take on an entirely different life through every person who wears it. For 40 years, the Barn Jacket has moved across wardrobes, generations and communities without ever feeling fixed in one place or moment. This campaign celebrates that enduring relevance and the many people who continue to carry it forward."

Shot by Robert Nethery in a direct, intimate portrait style, the campaign is at once a sweeping casting project, a cultural snapshot and a love letter to personal style. No two portraits, and no two Barn Jackets, feel the same.

Collective films bring the full cast into conversation, exploring personal style, the distinct character of each city and why the Barn Jacket™ continues to resonate across wardrobes and generations. Together, 160 individual stories create an expansive portrait of a J.Crew icon in motion: idiosyncratic, expressive, unexpected and never confined to one kind of person or one way of wearing it.

The campaign marks the next chapter in J.Crew's ongoing celebration of its most recognizable styles. Beginning with The Next Rollneck™ Generation in fall 2025, the brand has reimagined its heritage as a living platform for product innovation, personal expression and cultural storytelling. Now, J.Crew brings that same energy and ambition to the Barn Jacket™, expanding what the icon can mean through the people who make it their own.

"The Barn Jacket has always had an ease and utility that make it incredibly versatile," said Olympia Gayot, Creative Director of Women's and Kids at J.Crew. "The shape is timeless, but it takes on a completely different personality depending on who is wearing it and how they style it. It can feel polished, rugged, feminine, oversized, familiar or unexpected. That ability to move effortlessly between wardrobes, generations, cities and points of view is exactly why it has remained such a lasting J.Crew icon."

First introduced by J.Crew in 1986, the Barn Jacket™ has remained a defining expression of the brand's American sportswear. At home in the city and the country, and just about everywhere in between, it has been a constant in wardrobes for 40 years. Its recognizable silhouette and effortless utility have made it a piece people return to and make their own.

Now, J.Crew adds The 2026 Barn Jacket™ to the collection, bringing a new proportion to the icon for its 40th anniversary. The season's assortment includes 29 styles across women's, men's and kids, from signature cotton canvas to new fabrications, finishes and embellished interpretations. Priced from $98 to $898, the collection will be available at jcrew.com and in select J.Crew stores.

The Barn Jacket™: Everywhere, since 1986.

FEATURED CAMPAIGN CAST

Adrian Quesada, Aerin Frankel, Aidan Borsay, Aiden Murphy, Akief Sheriff, Alec Meza, Alex Ghantous, Alvina Bokhari, Aly Raisman, Alysa Cassidy, Alyvia Luong, Amanda Turner, Amandla Stenberg, Andrea Amez, Ariel Toole, Arjav Ezekiel, Arman Naféei, Ashton White, Ava McNeil, Avery Reitmeier, Bebe Stockwell, Benjamin Stelly, Blake Nunn, Bowen Yang, Braden Minnick, Brandon Frein, Brooke Spradley, Buster Jaeger, Cale Darrell, Caroline Jelert, Carter Smith, Chance the Rapper, Charles Smith, Charlie Brown Hourston, Charlie McAvoy, Chelsea Thrash, Cher Cobbold, Chloe, Chloe East, Christopher Zucchero, Cody Hudson, Courtney Pentimalli, Cynthia Leung, Danielle Alston, Dave Franco, Davion King, Dede Mansro, Dezzie Brown, Don Nguyen, Douglass Williams, Dylan Bonner, Dylan Petrich, Elizabeth de la Piedra, Elizabeth Hilliar, Elmer Jaeger, Emma de Ramel, Enya Kollek, Evan Bennett, Franklin Dusserre, Gabriel Matos, Gino Woulard, Graham Campbell, Graham McKay, Hari Nef, Harrison Flint, Honey Olayemi, Idris Salaam, Isaak Adoyi, Isabela Rose Becker, Isabella Damon, Jaeki Cho, Jake Inez, Jake Sammis, Jalil Johnson, James Russo, Jan-Michael Quammie, Janet Yuan, Jared Ellner, Jason Stewart, Jay Wood, Jeffrey Diaz, Jenny Slate, Jiri McKinney, Joe Baker, Jones Liddy, Josh Young, Julian Ribeiro, Julie Piatt, Kahil El'Zabar, Kamil Muhamed, Karissa Roman, Kate Rogge, Lake Nall, Langley Hemingway, Lauren Perez, Lauren Schiller, Leah Patricia Bradley, Leanne Ji, Leandra Medine, Lexi Jayde, Luca Mayer, Lucy Jean, Lynette Nylander, Magdalena O'Neal, Maggie Macdonald, Matilda, Matthew Metcalf, Matthew Udoye, Maya Gawley, Megan Adelaide Vega, Michael Ryan Johnson, Mikah Berlingeri, Mike Marquez, Morgan Maher, Munaiya Bilal, Nicky Campbell, Noah Shelley, Nomi, Oliver Mak, Owen Thiele, Perus Adolwi, Pooja Shet, Quentin Jones, Rachel Nguyen, Rai Collins, RF. Alvarez, Robby Hoffman, Ronnell Culbertson, Rory Gevis, Roya Shanks, Ryan Beatty, Scottie Pippen, Shaun Murdock, Skylar Mallet, Sophia, Spike Lee, Stephanie Tan, Summayya Wagenseil, Syd Segalla, Syd Winn, Taylor Cassidy, Terrence O'Connor, The Groms Brand (Konrad, Miller, Levi and Salem), Tony Rodriguez, Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel, Tristen Howard, True Whitaker, Tyler Kolek, Tyler Taylor, Uber Lopez, Victoria Jelert, Victoria Villarroel, Vince Staples, Ward Stegerhoek, Yale Breslin, Zephyr and Zoe Fisher.

ABOUT J.CREW

Founded in 1983, J.Crew is an iconic American brand and internationally recognized omnichannel retailer known for its timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and fresh approach to classic design. With a deep connection to personal style and self-expression, J.Crew offers thoughtfully designed women's, men's, and kids' collections that blend heritage with a point of view that feels relevant today.

J.Crew serves as a destination for everyday essentials and statement pieces alike, creating clothing that fits seamlessly into real life, from work to weekend, city to coast. Through compelling storytelling, meaningful partnerships, and a commitment to quality, the brand continues to evolve while staying true to its American roots.

As of August 25, 2026, J.Crew operates 114 retail stores across the United States and maintains a robust e-commerce presence, serving customers globally. For more information, visit jcrew.com.

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Corsha Named a Gartner® Cool Vendor™ in Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems Security, 2026 report

WASHINGTON, September 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corsha, the leader in Industrial Identity Security purpose-built for operational technology, today announced that it has been named a Gartner® Cool Vendor in Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems Security, 2026 report. Corsha envisions a wildly more prosperous, productive, and safer world where critical infrastructure - factories, processing plants, pipelines, depots - are freed to securely connect to the AI and data revolution. Too often today's industrial world is disconnected from this possibility, and is increasingly under attack. Defenses like firewalls and switches are complex to manage, slowing modernization, and unable to thwart attackers. This leaves industrial enterprises without the ability to meet business objectives. Corsha solves this by bringing identity to the Cyber-Physical Systems and OT world to safely authenticate and authorize every machine connection.

According to the report: "Today's infrastructure is not operated by people. It is operated by machines like sensors, controllers, robots, cloud workloads and physical AI. These machines often connect without authentication and use static, long-lived secrets like passwords, API keys, tokens and certificates. Machine-to-machine communication has become the dominant form of digital interaction in CPS."

The Corsha Industrial Identity Security Platform is purpose-built for OT operations and security, enabling microsegmentation to securely connect OT with IT, and providing complete intelligence and control over critical infrastructure communications. The Corsha Platform identifies and secures access for all PLCs, HMIs, robots, and OT systems in their native protocols. The Corsha Platform is integrated with leading CPS platforms, networking hardware, security operations centers, and industrial automation, to accelerate deployment and speed incident response. Corsha is helping customers successfully modernize, stop attacks, and maintain compliance in the most challenging CPS environments.

"We're proud to be named a Gartner® Cool Vendor and believe this recognition reflects the growing importance of identity in securing today's increasingly connected industrial environments," said Anusha Iyer, Founder and CEO of Corsha. "As defense, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure connect to the AI and data revolution, identity must be foundational. We're building a future where every machine can connect securely, enabling industrial enterprises to modernize their operational environments with confidence."

Gartner, Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems Security, 2026, By Wam Voster, Katell Thielemann, Ruggero Contu, Sumit Rajput, Avinash Dev Nagumanthri, September 2026

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About Corsha

Corsha securely connects the operational systems that run our world. Corsha is forging a new identity-driven approach to OT security to stop attacks in real time, operate with agility, and modernize with confidence. As the demand to connect operational systems and modern applications surges, industrial enterprises grow more exposed to real-world risk, both physical and financial. The Corsha Industrial Identity Security Platform closes this connection gap by helping enterprises easily level up from monitoring to identity-driven action. The platform transforms OT security by bringing together an identity control plane, inline Gatekeepers, and expert intelligence, enabling operational, security, and compliance teams to safely scale automation and adopt new technologies such as predictive analytics, robotic automation, and physical AI. Trusted across industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, data centers, defense, and facilities management, Corsha is backed by leading venture investors including Ten Eleven Ventures, Razor's Edge Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, and Cybernetix Ventures. Learn more at www.corsha.com.

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Federal Aviation Administration Extends Solace Partnership to Support National Airspace System Modernization

Enhanced SWIM Cloud Services to transform how airlines, agencies, and air navigation service providers access and share real-time flight data

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, the real-time data platform for the enterprise, today announced an extension to its partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the modernization of SWIM (System Wide Information Management), the FAA's national aviation data network which distributes real-time flight plans, surveillance data, weather events, and airspace notices to airlines, the Department of Defense, air navigation service providers, and the flying public.

Since 2011, SWIM has underpinned real-time aviation data movement across the U.S. airspace, powered by the Solace Platform. With Solace's support, the FAA is delivering the Enhanced SWIM Cloud Services (ESCS), a modernization of SWIM's developer experience and data exchange model. Specifically, ESCS will enhance bidirectional data flow, giving FAA Data Partners a path to publish data back into SWIM and participate in collaborative decision-making.

Additionally, Word-file documentation will be replaced with machine-readable APIs built on the AsyncAPI standard, so any authorized data consumer can discover available event streams and subscribe without months of manual coordination, dramatically reducing onboarding timelines.

Looking ahead, the live, bidirectional event streams created by ESCS will set the stage for advanced AI decision support and next-generation data sharing, enabling advanced analytics and strategic flight-path optimization tools to use real-time aviation data streams.

"When data moves in real-time across the world's busiest airspace, there is no margin for error. We are proud the FAA trusts Solace to help power that infrastructure, enabling the future of safe and effective air navigation services," said Joshua Carroll, Chief Technology Officer, Solace.

About Solace:

Solace is the real-time data platform for the enterprise. The Solace Platform combines an event mesh, stream data processing, agentic processing and democratized access in one experience, connecting every application, cloud, partner and edge, turning raw events into real-time context, powering AI agents in production, and putting it all in the hands of every team. RBC Capital Markets, Bosch, Heineken, PSA Singapore, United Airlines, Schwarz Group and hundreds more enterprises rely on Solace to operate in real-time. Independent, focused, and purpose-built for the enterprise, Solace is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices around the world. Learn more at solace.com.

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New public platform offers a deep look at global impact

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Fair Trade USA launched the Stories of Impact platform, a new public experience powered by the organization's Impact Intelligence Hub. The public site gives anyone a detailed, interactive look at where Fair Trade Certified products come from and the impact driven by the organization.

The launch comes just ahead of Fair Trade Month in October, offering an early opportunity for the public to understand the difference their Fair Trade purchases make, right as the movement's biggest celebration of the year gets underway.

The site includes an interactive impact map, a producer story library spanning 2023 through present, visually interactive 2025 impact metrics, eco-region overlays displaying the unique environments behind Fair Trade Certified products, and universal project themes that are common threads across regions and commodities.

"We are thrilled to be launching the Stories of Impact platform as we head into Fair Trade Month. It represents the next step in our work to bring the people, places, and impact behind this movement into an easy-to-use, public resource that bring Fair Trade to life," said Felipe Arango, CEO of Fair Trade USA. "The theme of Fair Trade Month this year is Fair Trade Future, and this launch represents a step in that direction. Bringing the impact that Fair Trade has to the world through this platform helps highlight the incredible leadership that we see on the ground in communities across the globe."

Looking ahead, Fair Trade USA plans to extend Stories of Impact and the broader Impact Intelligence Hub to brand partners and Certificate Holders in the coming months, giving each group a view scoped to their own data needs.

Stories of Impact is available now at https://www.fairtradecertified.org/stories-of-impact?utm_source=pr-newswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=stories-of-impact

About Fair Trade USA

Fair Trade USA™, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the leading certifier of Fair Trade products in North America. Offering award-winning, rigorous, and globally recognized sustainable sourcing certification programs that improve livelihoods, protect the environment, and build resilient, transparent supply chains, its trusted Fair Trade Certified™ label on a product signifies that it was made according to stringent Fair Trade standards. Fair Trade USA is building an innovative model of responsible business, conscious consumerism, and shared value to eliminate poverty and enable sustainable development for farmers, workers, their families, and communities around the world.

Contact:

Fair Trade USA Public Relations

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Round Led by .406 Ventures Fuels Teal Health's Next Phase of Growth, Expanding Payor, Health System, Employer and Provider Partnerships Ahead of Broad Insurance Coverage in 2027

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Teal Health, creators of the Teal Wand™, the first and most accurate FDA-authorized self-collection device for at-home HPV cervical cancer screening, today announced $22 million in Series A funding to meet accelerating consumer demand and expand access ahead of broad insurance coverage beginning in January 2027.

The round was led by .406 Ventures, with continued backing from Emerson Collective (managed by Yosemite), Forerunner, and Serena Ventures, and new participation from Japan-based MPower Partners. The financing brings Teal Health's total funding to $45 million. It arrives at a critical moment where nearly one in three U.S. women isn't up to date on screening, largely due to physician shortages causing limited appointment availability and therefore making the traditional in-office screening difficult to access. Increasing preventive care options for women is a national imperative. As the first to deliver an accurate, convenient at-home screening alternative, Teal is already defining the future of women's preventive health, ahead of January 2027 federal guidelines that will require most health plans to cover self-collection for cervical cancer screening.

The new capital will fuel a growing network of payor, health system, employer, provider, and brand partnerships that make screening available wherever women receive care, access benefits, or make decisions about their health. Teal Health is also expanding direct-purchase options for individuals and organizations. Together, these channels are designed to move at-home screening beyond early adoption and establish it as a routine, widely available, and highly preferred part of preventive care nationwide. The funding will also support continued hiring across key clinical, commercial, technology, and operational functions as Teal scales to serve more women and partners.

"We designed Teal for all women, whether they are behind on their screening or coming due. Screening is just too difficult today, whether that is finding an appointment, the time in your day to attend, or the physical discomfort. Women need an accurate, trusted alternative that makes it easy to screen," said Kara Egan, CEO and Co-Founder of Teal Health. "This funding allows us to scale to meet the demand of patients and providers. It's clear this option is preferred by women and now we can ensure everyone has a way to stay healthy."

The Teal Wand is the first FDA-authorized self-collection device for at-home HPV cervical cancer screening – no speculum or in-office visit required. Teal Health pairs a private, speculum-free at-home sample collection with a telehealth visit, delivers results through a secure platform, and connects patients to follow-up care when it's needed. Women love having this option, and Teal data shows 59% of women who choose Teal are underscreened; these are women who now have an option to take care of their health. Thousands of women have rated the end-to-end experience an average of 4.95 out of 5, clear evidence that this is the kind of screening experience women have been waiting for.

"Patients are demanding more convenient ways to access healthcare, and Teal has proven that convenience doesn't have to come at the expense of accuracy," said Kathryn Taylor Reddy, Partner at .406 Ventures. "With insurance coverage expanding in 2027, Teal Health is positioned to transform how millions of women receive essential preventive healthcare."

Since receiving FDA-authorization in 2025, Teal Health has already screened thousands of women nationally, been incorporated in national screening guidelines, advanced research on self-collection screening with 17 peer-reviewed papers and presentations, and is partnering with health systems, providers, employers, and payers - providing access to the Teal Wand where women already receive care – closing screening gaps, easing the load on clinics, and reaching the women who are overdue. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet thousands of women in the U.S. are diagnosed each year – and roughly 4,320 will die from it this year. This funding extends these partnerships and opens new ways for organizations and individuals to offer screening directly, pushing at-home screening from early-adopter territory into routine care.

To learn more, visit www.getteal.com.

About Teal Health

Teal Health is a women's health company on a mission to eliminate cervical cancer by making screening accessible, comfortable, and accurate. Its flagship product, the Teal Wand, is the first FDA-authorized at-home HPV self-collection device for cervical cancer screening. Through its telehealth platform, Teal Health provides an end-to-end screening experience that includes access to providers, at-home sample collection, secure results, and support with follow up care. As a member of the Cervical Cancer Roundtable (a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and Cancer Moonshot), Teal Health is helping to shape the future of preventive care. The company continuously advances screening standards through robust clinical evidence, including 17 peer-reviewed papers and presentations. Learn more at getteal.com.

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The Clinically-Backed Balm-Oil Hybrid from Martha Stewart and Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali Brings Longevity Science to One of the Face's Most Overlooked Aging Zones

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While longevity science has transformed facial skincare, lips have remained one of beauty's most overlooked aging zones. Despite having some of the thinnest skin on the body and virtually no oil glands, most lip products are designed to provide only temporary hydration or shine, doing little to address the visible effects of aging over time.

Today, Elm Biosciences, the clinically advanced skincare company co-founded by Martha Stewart and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, introduces the Elemental Lip Serum, an advanced, clinically backed approach designed specifically to address the visible signs of lip aging. This balm-oil hybrid, formulated with peptides and a deep hydration complex, represents a new generation of lip care, combining the approach of advanced skincare with the elegance and effortless wear of luxury lip care.

While traditional glosses simply coat the lips and heavy balms offer short-lived moisture, Elemental Lip Serum is designed to improve the look of aging lips. Designed to address the visible signs of volume loss, dryness, and vertical lip lines, the formula melts into a weightless, non-sticky veil that delivers immediate comfort, hydration, and soft-focus color while helping lips look smoother and fuller with continued use.

"Lips are one of the first places to show visible signs of aging, yet they've never received the same scientific attention as the rest of the face," said Martha Stewart, co-founder of Elm Biosciences. "I wanted a product that felt beautiful enough to wear every day while genuinely improving the overall appearance of my lips. Our Elemental Lip Serum has transformed my lips. They feel softer, look fuller and have a smoother, healthier appearance."

Developed in collaboration with Elm's advisory network of more than 350 dermatologists, scientists and medical researchers, the Elemental Lip Serum combines a Peptide Complex with Acetyl Zingerone, a next-generation antioxidant that helps defend against the visible effects of environmental stressors while supporting visibly healthier-looking lips. A Deep Hydration Complex, together with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and squalane, cushions the lips and conditions the delicate lip moisture barrier to help lips feel more comfortable.

"We've seen remarkable advances in longevity-focused skincare for the face, but lips have largely been left behind," said Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, co-founder of Elm Biosciences and board-certified dermatologist. "The biology of the lips is unique. They have an exceptionally thin barrier, virtually no oil glands, and are constantly exposed to environmental stress. Elemental Lip Serum was designed as an advanced approach to lip care by supporting the lip's moisture barrier, with oxidative stress defense and improving the visible signs of lip aging, while delivering the elegant cosmetic experience consumers expect."

Elemental Lip Serum is clinically tested and dermatologist-developed to deliver immediate comfort and lasting moisture. In a consumer perception study of 54 women ages 35-65 over 28 days:

- 85% say it addresses the appearance of lip aging

- 96% said lips felt nourished and restored

- 87% say the product smoothes the look of lip lines

Available in clear and three flattering neutral shades (Mocha, Blush, Petal), Elemental Lip Serum ($45) launches September 22, 2026, exclusively at ElmBiosciences.com and with select dermatology partners.

About Elm Biosciences

Elm Biosciences is a clinically advanced skincare company pioneering the future of longevity skincare. Co-founded by Martha Stewart and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, the company translates emerging longevity science into clinically tested, high-performance formulations designed to help skin function healthier for longer. Guided by a lab-to-patient model and backed by an advisory network of more than 350 dermatologists, scientists, and medical researchers, Elm develops breakthrough products that combine cutting-edge biology with uncompromising luxury.

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New self-service workspace helps health marketers connect HCP intelligence directly to DTC audience strategy.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PulsePoint, the leading technology company transforming health marketing, today announced the launch of DTC Explorer, a self-service workspace that enables pharma marketers to build, optimize, and publish clinically-informed consumer Bespoke Audiences in hours. DTC Explorer significantly speeds up consumer segment creation while furthering PulsePoint's connected HCP2DTC operating system.

Bespoke Audiences, PulsePoint's proprietary, clinically-informed consumer segments, which are built from de-identified diagnosis, drug, and treatment claims, have become a trusted foundation for DTC campaigns across the industry. DTC Explorer significantly accelerates the creation of these custom audiences.

With DTC Explorer, users can filter by consumer attributes and demographics, clinical signals, prescribed drugs, insurance provider, geography, or NPI list; review real-time aggregate unique device and consumer counts as they refine; and publish a finished Bespoke Audience directly to the PulsePoint platform for activation to reduce handoffs and maintain a unified platform workflow from insight to activation. Published audiences refresh automatically as new claims data arrives, so targeting stays aligned with the most current clinical signals without manual rebuilds.

"Health marketers have always trusted PulsePoint's Bespoke Audiences to reach the right health consumers," said Ezra Suveyke, Chief Product and Technology Officer at PulsePoint. "What DTC Explorer changes is the speed and control. Teams can now iterate on their audience the same day, test different segments side by side, and align their DTC strategy in real time to what is happening in the physician engagement layer. That HCP2DTC connection is a fundamentally different way of operating."

Earlier this year, PulsePoint released its innovative and award-winning HCP2DTC Influence™ capability, which optimizes DTC campaign delivery in real time based on the prescribing habits and brand engagement signals of physicians most likely treating a brand's consumer audience.

DTC Explorer completes the upstream part of that workflow. Through its built-in HCP2DTC crosswalk filter, marketers can anchor consumer audience creation directly to their HCP targeting strategy, starting from an NPI list, prescriber specialty, or patient diagnosis profile to model a corresponding DTC Bespoke Audience from the same clinical data foundation.

As PulsePoint continues to invest in AI-driven solutions, marketers will be able to access DTC Explorer's functionalities through Hatch, PulsePoint's proprietary agentic platform. Rather than building filters and reviewing audience counts, users simply describe the audience they want to engage with and Hatch will construct, refine, and publish the Bespoke Audience on their behalf, bringing the same speed and control to teams that want to instruct AI to do the work.

About PulsePoint

PulsePoint, a division of Internet Brands, is a leading technology company that uses real-world data in real-time to optimize campaign performance and revolutionize health decisionmaking. Leveraging proprietary datasets and methodology, PulsePoint helps pharma marketers engage healthcare professionals and consumer populations with an unprecedented level of accuracy to deliver unparalleled results to the clients we serve. For more information, visit www.pulsepoint.com.

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