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Catapult Health Expands Clinical Laboratory Services to All 50 States

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VirtualCheckups available nationwide through employers and health plans

DALLAS, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Catapult Health has achieved a major milestone in preventive care thanks to the recent clinical laboratory permit from the New York State Department of Health. With this expansion, Catapult’s innovative, in-house lab can now process blood samples from anywhere in the U.S., ensuring millions of patients have access to convenient, comprehensive healthcare right from their home or workplace. This advancement further solidifies Catapult Health’s mission to revolutionize preventive care for employers and health plans nationwide.

Catapult Health’s in-house lab now processes blood samples nationwide, revolutionizing preventive care access.

Catapult Health uses state of the art automated Roche Cobas analyzers at its lab facility in Dallas to perform preventive care testing, including hemoglobin A1c, triglycerides, high density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL), and total cholesterol. These blood tests complement the physical measurements (blood pressure, height, weight, abdominal circumference, resting heart rate) and psychological screenings (depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation) performed for each patient. 

Blood samples are collected in the patient’s home, or at the workplace, using the innovative TASSO microsampling device which allows for virtually painless collection of capillary whole blood without a fingerstick. Each blood sample is transported via UPS overnight service to the Catapult laboratory in Dallas, where blood chemistry analysis is performed.

In addition to the laboratory having national CLIA certification and COLA accreditation, it also meets specific additional requirements by each state. State requirements are not new to Catapult Health, as their nurse practitioners have to hold a current license to practice in both the state where the NP is located and where the patient is during each VirtualCheckup video consultation.

“Our technology routes each patient to a Catapult NP who is licensed where the patient is physically located and who can converse with the patient in their preferred language, if English or Spanish. Other languages are accommodated using a medical interpreter,” said David Michel, CEO of Catapult.

“Until the pandemic hit, we administered all blood tests onsite,” Michel added. “The onset of COVID accelerated our creation of the first comprehensive preventive checkup delivered at home.” Each VirtualCheckup home kit allows an individual to administer some simple tests and to easily collect a blood sample. “We initially contracted with an external lab to process the samples but decided that to best meet our patients’ and clients’ needs, having an in-house lab was important.”

Catapult’s lab director, Dr. Jennifer Rood, has more than 30 years of experience directing labs. “How quickly and efficiently the Catapult lab has been able to become operational in all 50 states is impressive,” said Dr. Rood. “It is a very complex process. We have the instrumentation capacity to process 15,000 tests per day while maintaining high quality standards.” To ensure accuracy, proficiency testing is conducted throughout the year by a third party. Blinded chemistry samples are sent to the lab, where they are processed and the results are reported to the American Proficiency Institute. “This allows us to have confidence in the accuracy of our equipment, our processes, and our staff.”

About Catapult Health

Catapult Health is the leading provider of virtual preventive care in America. With 3,500 employer customers and over 3 million covered lives, Catapult has revolutionized the annual preventive exam with its VirtualCheckup. Catapult’s solution targets health risks that lead to depression, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, and a recent third-party actuarial analysis of 416,000 patient records over 3 years revealed potential savings of $2.19 for every $1 invested.

Employers looking to enhance their preventive care offerings and improve the well-being of their workforce can discover the impact of Catapult Health’s VirtualCheckup and Onsite services. Contact us today for a personalized demo or consultation and see how you can empower your employees to take control of their health—anytime, anywhere.

For more information or to schedule a demo, visit www.catapulthealth.com.

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Catapult Health
Lee Dukes
(214) 906-7035
lee@CatapultHealth.com

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Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: 

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

SN

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

FG

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
spdji.comms@spglobal.com

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