AN AUTHOR from Worcester who was the county s poet laureate has a new collection of work being published. Lore: Flowers, Folklore, and Footnotes is the collection that bloomed from Dr Charley Barnes’ year as Worcestershire Poet Laureate, 2019-2020. During her time in the role, Charley borrowed from folkloric stories around the county to inform her writing, while also using tales of plantlore and flowerlore, to look at the histories of names, medicines and more. For every poem that holds a story, Charley has marked it with a footnote to enrich readers’ experiences by sharing her own inspiration. Lore will be published on February 14, by Black Pear Press, and Charley plans to hold a digital launch (via Zoom) to mark the occasion.
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Weight management platform Calibrate announced a $22.5 million in Series A led by Threshold Ventures, with participation from Forerunner Ventures and Redesign Health.
WHAT IT DOES
Calibrate’s goal is to help its users reset their metabolism. Users start the program by getting a workup of labs and having a telemedicine visit with a doctor. The doctor can then prescribe drugs based on the visit and labs.
The program combines telemedicine for behavioral therapy with medication. Each user is matched with a weight coach who can help them change their daily habits to include healthier eating and more exercise.
Users also get a connected smart scale and app to track their weight and daily habits. The program can then be tailored to each individual and small “tweaks” are recommended. The user is given more strategies along the way, according to Calibrate’s website.
The Top 25 Consumer HealthTech Executives of 2020
Share Article NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 22, 2020 The Healthcare Technology Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Consumer HealthTech Executives of 2020. The past year has seen an unprecedented rise in the use of consumer healthcare technology, including telehealth services, wearable monitoring devices, online pharmacies, fitness apps, and more. The industry has expanded as healthcare systems engage in digital transformation, and with the global pandemic forcing people to stay at home, these services and platforms have experienced increased demand. The executives and companies represented in this year’s awards publication are industry leaders, providing effective, secure, and accessible products for individuals to better treat illness and manage their health.