Menopause
LifePoint Health partners with virtual clinic Midi to support women approaching menopause
The collaboration will focus on addressing specific health needs of women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
The US healthcare provider Lifepoint Health has announced a partnership with the virtual clinic Midi Health to improve care for women as they age.
The two companies seek to fill a significant gap in care for women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause by providing virtual care to thousands of women in the US.
Midi, a virtual care platform for women navigating midlife hormonal transition, says it will work closely with Lifepoint’s hospitals to “enhance” care for patients experiencing perimenopause and menopause with tech-enabled telehealth services.
According to Lifepoint Health, this collaboration will not only improve care for patients, but it will also help alleviate the burden placed on primary care providers and other women’s health providers who may lack this specialty or time to adequately address a patient’s unique needs at this stage of her life.
“Lifepoint serves a wide range of diverse communities from coast to coast, including those located outside of major urban areas,” said Joanna Strober, Midi co-founder and CEO.
“Midi connects women ages 40-65 who may live farther away from larger cities with convenient and specialised virtual care for the specific health concerns they may face as they age.
“This collaboration with Lifepoint represents a huge leap forward in our mission to put high-quality care within reach for all women.”
Hormonal changes through the menopause transition is estimated to cause life-altering symptoms for approximately 57 million American women, yet the vast majority do not receive treatment.
“Our collaboration with Midi is part of Lifepoint’s efforts to ensure inclusive care for those we serve and demonstrates our commitment to meeting patients where they are on their health journey,” explained Cherie Sibley, acute care service line president of Lifepoint Health.
“Women face a number of unique health concerns as they age, and Midi helps virtually connect them with skilled providers who can deliver the specialised care they need to navigate the post-childbearing years.
“We are excited about this new relationship and look forward to how our collaboration will further advance our mission of making communities healthier.”
Jessie Beegle, senior vice president and chief innovation officer of Lifepoint Health, said: “We are committed to bringing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions that are traditionally only found in Silicon Valley or at large academic medical centres to our community-based facilities across the country.
“Lifepoint is pleased to support this important segment of women’s health, and we look forward to expanding specialty care offerings through Midi to better care for women as they age.”
As part of this hybrid model, Lifepoint providers will be educated on the services offered by Midi and may decide to refer their patients for clinically appropriate services.
Midi may direct patients back to their Lifepoint providers for necessary in-person care, including mammograms, colonoscopies, PAP smears, surgeries, biopsies and ultrasounds.
Menopause
Medichecks acquires My Menopause Centre to expand specialist hormone health services
Digital diagnostics company Medichecks has acquired specialist menopause health platform and clinic My Menopause Centre.
The deal is part of Medichecks’ move into clinical services and follows its earlier purchase of Leger Clinic, creating what the company describes as a hormone health offering for women and men across the UK.
Medichecks and My Menopause Centre will combine digital services with clinical governance. The acquisition aims to enhance Medichecks’ ability to deliver integrated testing, diagnosis and ongoing clinical support.
The combined group plans to grow its specialist hormone health services, supporting patients across the UK with clinical care throughout different stages of their hormone health journey.
Helen Marsden, co-founder of Medichecks, said: “At Medichecks, our mission is to make healthcare more accessible, evidence-based and patient-centred.
“Helen and Clare have built an outstanding, clinically credible platform that is transforming menopause care for women across the UK.
“Medichecks now owns two CQC Outstanding-rated clinics, the only clinics in their respective sectors to achieve this rating, and we are deeply committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centric care.
“We’re proud to continue the founders’ legacy while supporting the next stage of growth, ensuring more women can access high-quality menopause care when they need it most.”
The CQC, or Care Quality Commission, is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
The acquisition supports Medichecks’ plans to make hormone healthcare more accessible by delivering integrated testing, diagnosis and ongoing clinical support for patients across the UK.
Helen Normoyle, co-founder and chief executive of My Menopause Centre, said: “We set out to build something resilient, clinically credible and scalable, not just fast.
“Our mission has always been to make menopause care compassionate, accessible and grounded in evidence. Medichecks shares that vision.
“Their digital platform, commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care make them the ideal partner to take My Menopause Centre into its next chapter.
“This milestone reflects not only a strong product, but a remarkable team and community.
“I’m deeply proud of what we’ve built and excited to see My Menopause Centre grow further under Medichecks’ leadership.”
Menopause
Menopause specialist Haver joins Midi Health
Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver has been appointed as the first chief agewell officer at virtual care clinic Midi Health.
In the role, Dr Haver will work with Midi’s clinical team to develop the AgeWell platform, described as a proactive health model that integrates perimenopause and menopausal care with metabolic health, bone density, brain health and cardiovascular risk assessment.
The platform aims to provide preventative care targeting what the company describes as the primary drivers of female mortality and disability: heart disease, bone loss and cognitive decline.
Joanna Strober, chief executive and co-founder of Midi Health, said: “Longevity care has historically ignored women’s biology, especially during the critical windows of midlife and menopause.
“At Midi Health, we are committed to extending healthspan, not just lifespan, and making that care accessible to millions of women as a core pillar of their health.
“By collaborating with Dr Haver, we are ensuring women continue to have access to care designed for their bodies, their hormones, and their real lives.”
Dr Haver is board-certified in obstetrics and gynaecology, a Menopause Society certified practitioner, a certified culinary medicine specialist and an adjunct associate professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
After a career in academic medicine, Dr Haver founded The Pause Life, described as a science and education-based resource for women navigating perimenopause and the menopause transition.
Through her books, unPaused podcast and digital platform, she has provided education on midlife health.
Dr Mary Claire Haver said: “I have spent my career advocating for women to receive the science-backed, no-nonsense guidance they deserve.
“I chose to partner with Midi Health because they are the only platform with the scale and medical rigour to deliver the kind of care women deserve, regardless of their zip codes.
“Together, we are setting a new standard for proactive, preventative care that meaningfully extends both lifespan and healthspan for women.”
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