Weekly Recap: 13 Health Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including a Red Cross x PEANUTS collaboration, Ontario Airport's upgraded nursing stations and Avails Medical's first commercial agreement.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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. The Viral Red Cross x PEANUTS® T-shirts are back--just in time to celebrate 75 years of Snoopy, smiles, and saving lives
   Since 1950, PEANUTS has united fans across generations with messages of kindness, laughter, and community — values that align perfectly with the Red Cross mission. This anniversary collaboration blends nostalgia with purpose, reminding donors that a little care goes a long way — especially when it comes to saving lives through blood donation.
2. AbbVie to Acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals' Bretisilocin, a Novel, Investigational Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder, Expanding Psychiatry Pipeline 
   Bretisilocin is a novel, next-generation psychedelic compound designed to address development challenges observed within this class of compounds. Bretisilocin has been shown to exert a shorter duration of psychoactive experience, while retaining an extended therapeutic benefit.
3. Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Launches Massive 1.6 Million Session Personal Training Giveaway 
   Members can take the first step toward their fitness goals with the guidance of more than 2,100 expert Certified Personal Trainers. Designed to meet members at every level, the Crunch Personal Training program ensures a tailored fitness and nutrition plan for beginners and experienced athletes alike. On TRAINing Day, members who complete their first session will unlock a second session completely free.
4. Northwest Biotherapeutics Announces Agreement to Acquire Advent BioServices Ltd. 
   At closing, Advent will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and this is expected to enable the Company's operations to become fully integrated. The acquisition is also expected to enhance the Company's positioning for scale-up of operations, and yield important synergies and cost savings. 
5. Ontario International Airport and UCR Health Upgrade Nursing Stations to Better Support Breastfeeding Families 
   Building upon the modernized nursing stations initially launched in 2022, the newly upgraded spaces now feature expanded interiors, refreshed furnishings, and enhanced amenities designed to elevate comfort and privacy for nursing parents.
6. Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics to Enter into Joint Venture Providing Enhanced Laboratory Services in Michigan 
   The joint venture, Diagnostic Lab of Michigan, LLC, will be based at a state-of-the-art laboratory facility at the Corewell Health Southfield Center in Southfield, Michigan. The future 100,000-square-foot facility will feature advanced technologies, such as automated microbiology and high-throughput molecular testing.
7. Lilly's Verzenio® (abemaciclib) increases overall survival in HR+, HER2-, high-risk early breast cancer with two years of therapy 
   Treatment with two years of Verzenio plus endocrine therapy (ET) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival compared to ET alone in patients with hormone receptor positive (HR+), HER2-, node-positive, high-risk early breast cancer.
8. EVERSANA Merges with Waltz Health to Create a New Force in Pharma Commercialization and Prescription Drug Access 
   The merger comes at a time when the pharmaceutical industry is facing increasing pressure over drug pricing, patient affordability and channel inefficiencies. The new organization aims to address these issues head-on with a value-focused model that balances innovation, transparency and access across the entire lifecycle of care.
9. Avails Medical Announces First Commercial Agreement in Company History 
   The eQUANT™ System will support this hospital system's efforts to deliver timely results to providers, enabling appropriate management of sepsis patients and improving patient outcomes. Featuring a compact design and user-friendly interface, the eQUANT™ System integrates seamlessly into existing laboratory workflows and supports widespread adoption across a variety hospital settings.
10. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® is now Blood Cancer United® 
    Launching ahead of Blood Cancer Awareness Month and building on the organization's new name and brand identity, the new ad campaign centers on what truly matters: every person diagnosed with blood cancer has passions to pursue, people to love, and stories to tell. At its center is a bold goal: by 2040, Blood Cancer United will enable people with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life—more cherished moments and memories with family and friends.
11. Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals Receives $49.2 Million Grant from NIA to Advance Phase 2 Study of LHP588 for P. gingivalis-positive Alzheimer's Disease 
    The Phase 2 SPRING Trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a high and low dose of LHP588 compared to placebo in 300 patients with mild to moderate AD and a positive saliva test for P. gingivalis in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design.
12. Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Cairo Diagnostics LLC to Expand Sonic's National Hematology Oncology Testing Capabilities 
    "By combining Cairo's comprehensive menu with SHUSA's nationwide infrastructure, we can deliver faster, more complete answers to care teams," said Mohammed Salama, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. "This acquisition positions us to expand into areas of innovation that will help anticipate the evolving needs of oncology care."
13. ProVerum Secures $80 Million Series B Financing to Advance New Treatment for BPH 
    The ProVee System is deployed through a low profile, flexible, steerable delivery system with integrated imaging, which is the same size as the office-based endoscopes routinely used for diagnosing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Proceeds from the financing will be used to prepare for commercialization. 

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