LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Viemed Healthcare, Inc., a post-acute respiratory provider, announced that it has agreed to buy Illinois-based Lehan’s Medical Equipment, a health care company offering home medical equipment (HME) with specialties in respiratory care and women’s health.
DULUTH, Minnesota—The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services and Supplies (MAMES) has increased advocation for enhanced coverage of breast pumps and lactation services in Nebraska. Working closely with the Nebraska Medicaid director, the company said it aims to implement these effective, beneficial changes. Additionally, the new coverages seek to align with other Medicaid programs in the Midwest.
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Sleep, a durable medical equipment (DME) and CPAP supplies provider, released the results of a women’s sleep quality survey, which found that women often experience a lack of sleep quality and a shortage in sleep health care provision.
MIAMI—AltroCare Inc., a Miami-based and woman-owned diversity supplier of health products for women, announced a distribution expansion with a range of products for home medical equipment (HME) stores and independent pharmacies. AltroCare has been selling postpartum and antepartum products, such as fetal monitor suppliers, to OB/GYN offices and hospitals since 2018. The company added a line of postpartum and post-surgery products to its portfolio in 2020.
RALEIGH, North Carolina— The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting all cancers that affect women, and the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, a non-profit that strives to support Georgia's breast cancer community, have awarded Atrium Health Navicent with $50,000 and $10,000 grants, respectively. The grants were given to support a mobile mammography program that aims to increase access to breast cancer screenings, which is set to launch later this year.
OAKLAND, California—Babylist announced that it has expanded its
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 25, 2022)—Essentially Women (EW), a division of VGM & Associates, has announced Lily, a new mother-baby program designed to help members grow their business in this fast-growing area of the women’s care industry.
Named after the flower associated with femininity, love and motherhood, Lily is focused on helping members support mothers and babies in every aspect, from pregnancy to new mom and beyond.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 5, 2022)—Aeroflow Breastpumps, a durable medical equipment (DME) provider specializing in helping pregnant and nursing women receive maternity and postpartum recovery items through their insurance, has announced the results of a proprietary survey designed to highlight the need for improved access to lactation services to help women achieve their breastfeeding goals.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 19, 2022)—The Illinois General Assembly has passed SB 157, a budget implementation bill that includes language exempting breast pumps and related supplies from sales tax effective July 1, 2022. The legislation is now headed to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk for signature. On Tuesday the governor tweeted his congratulations to one of the lead advocates of the measure for the passage of the bill.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 13, 2022)—A subgroup of the Breast Pump Policy Coalition has engaged lobbyists in Illinois to assist with repealing the sales tax for breast pumps. State Sen. Barbara Hernandez introduced H.B. 4234 which would allow breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, and breast pump kits to be exempt from the taxes imposed beginning on July 1, 2022.
DAVIE, Fla. (December 14, 2021)—This week marks the 10th anniversary of Spectra Baby USA. Over the past decade, Spectra Baby USA has grown to become one of the largest and most recognized brands of top-performing and award-winning breast pumps and accessories. Known for its Natural Nursing Technology, Spectra leads the industry with innovative technology and is a champion for breastfeeding education and support.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 25, 2021)—Registration is now open for Essentially Women’s Focus Conference. The annual women’s health educational event will be hosted Feb. 5–7, 2022 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 6, 2020)—Essentially Women will be hosting their annual conference in 2021 virtually. Focus: The EW [Virtual] Conference will hold live sessions Jan. 25 – 28, 2021 and on-demand sessions Jan. 29 – Feb. 28, 2021.
PHILADELPHIA (July 31, 2020)—Essity, a global hygiene and health company and the maker of TENA incontinence and skin care products announced new findings from a recent consumer survey of incontinence sufferers that uncovered a surprising truth: most women are living with intimate skin irritation, yet are not using the right incontinence products or addressing these issues with their doctor.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 27, 2020)—Aeroflow Healthcare, a nationwide provider of durable medical equipment, announced the results of a proprietary survey designed to highlight the struggle and stigma middle-aged women experience with incontinence. The third-party administered survey polled 1010 adult women aged 40 to 64 living in the United States and was completed on March 16, 2020.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 8, 2019)—Essentially Women (EW) has released the schedule for its annual education conference for women’s health and mastectomy service providers.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 19, 2018)—Organizers of Essentially Women’s annual conference, FOCUS: The EW Conference, are accepting presentation submissions from interested speakers.
