September in Review: 11 Top Health Press Releases

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire, including new funding for the development of medical treatments, expansion in pharmaceuticals manufacturing and mental health awareness initiatives.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here's a recap of some of the past month's most read- and engaged-with stories.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. Amgen Announces $650M Expansion of U.S. Manufacturing, Creating Hundreds of New Jobs  
   The planned investment will support increased drug production at the company's biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos and integrate innovative advanced technologies throughout the operations process. It is expected to create nearly 750 jobs, including construction roles and new highly skilled manufacturing jobs.
2. Report Highlights Growth in AI Biomarker Monitoring as Industry Giant's GPUs Power Next-Gen Platform
   Utilization of AI and ML has the potential to enhance comprehension of disease onset and progression, potentially uncovering new disease subtypes, unveiling novel drug targets, advancing the field of precision medicine, propelling efforts towards disease prevention by providing insights into preventive strategies, and finally, discovering new biomarkers for the diagnosis of diseases.
3. Kaiser Permanente Launches in Nevada in 2026
   A joint venture with Renown Health will improve access and expand affordable care options in the state.
4. Evernorth Health Services Announces Investment in Shields Health Solutions
   This investment further enhances Evernorth's participation in the growing market for specialty medicine. Shields helps hospitals and health systems develop and manage their own specialty pharmacies. Shields partners with more than 80 health systems comprised of more than 1,000 hospitals and clinics across nearly all 50 states.
5. States of Mind Launches a European Platform for Progressive Mental Health
   Mental health conditions affect one in six people in the EU, yet access to therapies such as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation remains limited. The platform broadens access to emerging treatments and connects patients with reliable providers.
6. Capital Rx Announces Funding Round of $400M to Accelerate AI-Powered Health Benefits Platform; Rebrands as "Judi Health" to Reflect Expansion Beyond Pharmacy
   The oversubscribed round, led by Wellington Management and General Catalyst, will be used to enhance and scale the Company's Enterprise Health Platform, and transform health benefit management and administration for employers and plans.
7. Harbor Health Raises $130M to Expand Insurance Plans, Grow Clinical Footprint and Specialty Services, and Enhance Care Access
   The funding enables Harbor Health to continue providing quotes to businesses in Central Texas for large employer health insurance plans. In addition, in November 2025, Harbor Health will be on healthcare.gov, the Individual Insurance Marketplace, offering fully insured individual and family health plans.
8. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $74.75M in Scientific Grants in Year of Exceptional Turmoil in Scientific Funding
   This unprecedented investment spans the full continuum of the disease—from prevention and early detection to metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
9. National Poll Reveals Complex Reality of Youth Mental Health  Co-published research by Hopelab and Data for Progress reveals stark disparities and emphasizes youth voices in solutions. The study examines what young people currently believe affects their mental health and well-being, their hopes and fears about the future, and their key sources of emotional and social support.
10. NYU Langone Health Brings on Two Acclaimed Cancer Experts to Lead Ambitious New Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
    This marks a milestone in its mission to develop a world-leading GI cancer program with a tightly integrated research and clinical platform focused on translating research into new treatments for GI cancer patients.
11. Aon: U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Expected to Rise 9.5 Percent in 2026
    The continued rise in chronic conditions, such as musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disease, alongside an increase in high-cost conditions like cancer remains a primary driver of escalating medical costs in the U.S. Simultaneously, hospital workforce expansion is enabling greater patient throughput, further contributing to higher levels of health care utilization.

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Trending Topics

Among the health news that was distributed in September, the PR Newswire team was able spot several larger stories that highlight the trends shaping the industry.

• New investments in health and research: Biotech, research institutions and pharmaceutical companies worldwide saw a significant increase in investments for research and development of new and innovative advances in healthcare. Early September saw Amgen investing more than $600 million in a brand new center for innovation in the healthcare sciences. Capital Rx announced a new funding round of $400 million to upscale its AI-enhanced health platform. Galvanize Therapeutics raised $100 million in funding to continue improvements in treating both cancer and chronic lung disease. 
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Charitable organizations got a head start on spreading both funding and awareness for breast cancer and women's health in the lead up to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Athleta announced the launch of a limited-run sports bra in partnership with the Susan G. Komen foundation, which will receive 13% of the proceeds to fund lifesaving breast cancer research. The American Cancer Society (ACS) celebrated 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pierre Fabre Laboratories launched a collaboration with the Know Your Lemons Foundation to promote early breast cancer detection. 
• An eye on mental health: Awareness surrounding the state of mental health in children and young adults is growing as new studies were conducted on the important issue. Blue Shield of California released a report highlighting that the vast majority of Gen Z youth are experiencing mental health challenges. A new poll co-published by Hopelab and Data for Progress shines light on how youths are coping with mental health concerns in their daily lives. Also in September, Emerson launched "How are we Today?" a new PBS show that aims to educate those 12 and up on navigating their mental health. 

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