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Employers have a role to play in addressing gaps in quality care and access for women … [+] A face that begins in your mid-30s.getty For Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of Midi Health, her company's mission grew out of her own personal experience. After going through her head-scratching and costly process of understanding her own perimenopausal symptoms, she realized that the quality of care and access that women face from their mid-30s onwards was overwhelming. I now fully understand the gap between Combining her commitment to improving healthcare options for women with her passion for digital health, Joanna built…
In the world of virtual currency, Bitcoin (Cryptocurrency: BTC), Ethereum (Crypto: ETH) and dogecoin (Code:Doge) Three of the hottest tokens are for good reason. Unfortunately, onlookers see the price trend over the weekend as primarily downside. Since Friday's market close, these three top digital assets have fallen 4.2%, 2.5%, and 11.2%, respectively, as of 12:45 p.m. ET Monday.Trading early Saturday saw the first sharp decline in all three tokens, coinciding with reports of an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. While these three tokens each made up for some of their initial losses this weekend, it is…
Home construction stocks fell on Monday after the closely watched Housing Sentiment Index rose for the fourth straight month due to high mortgage rates.The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for April was 51, unchanged from March. Indeed, numbers above 50 indicate that more builders consider conditions to be good rather than bad.”April's flat data suggests there is potential for demand growth, but buyers will now have a better idea of which direction interest rates will go,” NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz said in a statement. I'm hesitating until it happens.”Lennar (LEN), Pulte (PHM) and…
Ford announced a recall for the 2022 Ford Escape and 2022-2023 Bronco Sport SUVs equipped with the base 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine. A total of 42,652 vehicles are being recalled due to an issue where fuel injectors can crack, potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment. As a remedy, Ford plans to install a drain tube and update the appropriate software to include leak detection. Ford has recalled 42,652 Escape and Bronco Sport models equipped with the base 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, according to details in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicles affected by the…
Digital Chronic Disease Management Company Lark Health announced the appointment of Darren Eckberg as its new chief growth officer to lead the expansion of the company's AI-powered GLP-1 cost containment technology. The company offers technology for health plans and employers aimed at reducing costs related to GLP-1, including virtual coaching for weight management and medication adherence, and provider tools such as insurance navigation and prior authorization. We offer Mr. Ekberg previously held executive roles at the following companies: EnvisionRx/Rite Aid, Express Scripts, Prime Therapeutics, IngenioRx/Anthem. “I'm honored to join the Lark team and excited to help the millions of Americans…
In this installment of She Means Business, a series celebrating the achievements of women entrepreneurs who have shaped Montclair's vibrant business scene, we spotlight Deanna Critchley. Deanna Critchley, owner of Alchemy St. Bar, 30 Church Street, Montclair. (Claudia Martillo) Stronger Journalism for a Stronger Montclair Deanna Critchley of Alchemy St. Bar Critchley opened Alchemy Scent Bar at 30 Church Street in 2021 at the beginning of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. She worked as a lawyer for 25 years until she decided to change her career, but she realized that she wanted a change. A visit to her scent bar…
More than 100 Berks County students attended a rally focused on mental health education at Muhlenberg High School. (Courtesy of Youth Reading Volunteer Group) A youth rally was held in Muhlenberg Township to educate and unite the public about mental health issues. The Redding Youth Volunteer Corps' Youth Mental Health Ambassadors and Muhlenberg High School's Aevidom Club teamed up to host an event at the high school on April 8th. The rally, which brought together more than 100 Berks College students, was titled “Building Community Unity” and demonstrated the power of youth-led efforts to tackle critical issues such as mental…
General newsApril 15, 2024Trap shooting competition scheduled to begin in fall 2024Valley City State University (VCSU) has officially added competitive shooting as a coeducational intercollegiate sport for students.The VCSU Shooting Sports team will begin traveling to trap competitions in fall 2024.”We are excited to be able to offer our students the opportunity to compete in this sport and officially represent VCSU,” said President Alain LaFave. “Clay target sports are growing in popularity and we want to ensure that all VCSU students have the opportunity to participate in the activities, competitions and groups they love. The addition of shooting sports teams…
The UK government is reportedly preparing legislation for the staking, exchange and storage of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. “We are currently working at the following pace. submit a bill This is to implement the final proposal to our government,” the Economic Secretary said. Bim Afolamicomments made at the Innovate Finance Global Summit on Monday (April 15) were reported by CoinDesk. “Once operational, all crypto asset activities, including exchange operations and custody of customer assets, will be within the scope of regulation for the first time,” he said. This could happen by June or July, the report added. The UK government announced…
Runners start in the Commonwealth.The 128th Boston Marathon started Monday morning, with participants making the long journey from Hopkinton, Massachusetts to the finish line on Boston's Boylston Street.In the elite men's group, Ethiopia's Sisai Lemma denied 35-year-old Evans Chebet a third consecutive title. The Kenyan was the fifth person to win three years in a row in the race's more than 125-year history.Kenyan Helen Obiri defended her title against an elite women's field described by race organizers as “historically fast”.CJ Albertson and Emma Bates finish first among AmericansAt the 2024 Boston Marathon, CJ Albertson and Emma Bates were the top…