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CBS News
a day ago
- Health
- CBS News
Chicago Pride Fest 2025 taking over Northalsted this weekend amid heat wave
Chicago Pride Fest 2025 will take over the streets of Northalsted this weekend. The festival runs from June 21 to June 22, on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace streets. The event is free to attend, but a $20 donation is suggested to support festival organizers, equipment, and performers. Performances will be on three stages throughout the weekend. On Saturday, catch Jesse McCartney on the North Stage at 2 p.m., followed by the Pride Fest Drag Show. Deborah Cox will headline on the North Stage on Sunday at 2 p.m., followed by a performance by Aluna at 7:15 p.m. Confidence Man, Hayla, Chrissy Chlapecka, and The Aces are also among the performers on this year's lineup. A full Chicago Pride Fest lineup can be found here. Pride Fest will dedicate a Teen Pride Space near the Waveland + Broadway entrance for LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 12-18. Dangerous heat this weekend in Chicago Festival goers will want to prepare for the extreme heat this weekend. Highs will be in the mid-90s on Saturday, with a heat index over 100 degrees. By Sunday, highs are expected to reach near 97 degrees with sunny skies. It is easy to become overheated and dehydrated in high temperatures, so it is essential to make sure you are drinking enough water. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke will be the main risks. Heat exhaustion develops after several days of exposure to heat and inadequate or unbalanced fluid replacement. Heatstroke is a serious illness that happens when the body begins to lose its ability to regulate its own temperature and functions. Heat exhaustion symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, high body temperature and decreased urine output. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat exhaustion move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, give them liquids to drink, remove unnecessary clothing including shoes and socks, used cold water or a cold compress to cool the person down on their head, face and neck, and frequently sip cold water. The CDC also encourages calling 911 or taking the person to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room for treatment. contributed to this report.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
What to do in Chicago this weekend: Chicago Pride Fest, Juneteenth Festival and Summer Smash
Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend. Get your rainbow on at the 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest. Jesse McCartney, Confidence Man, Deborah Cox, Aluna and The Aces headline the two-day celebration in Northalsted. Beyond the three stages — which also will feature drag performance and the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus — watch for the Proud Pet Parade at noon June 22 and check out spaces dedicated to teens and Chicago LGBTQ-owned businesses offer rainbow cakes, colorful coffees and a 'third space' for allSoak up summer at Meltin' Margs, as this genre-defying festival brings together house and country music. Dance and sway all weekend long as a dozen acts perform, including Ship Wrek, Wuki and the Eli Young in 2020, Black boating enthusiasts have gathered on Lake Michigan for a 'floating festival of culture.' The event spills onto land with a lineup jam-packed with concerts and parties. Bring your own boat or join a Facebook group to network your way onto someone else's Toliver and Yeat, Future, Young Thug and Chance the Rapper top the bill at this three-day hip hop festival. Want to plan your Summer Smash weekend? Check out Britt Julious's full guide on what not to Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Diana Krall offers a fantastic excuse to board the train to Ravinia. Perfect summer night. Ravinia's Reach Teach Play Jazz Mentors & Scholars will also many times have you walked past the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on your way to the Lincoln Park Zoo, but never ventured inside? Your visit is overdue, and now you have a great reason to go. On June 20, the museum will stay open late for a special evening featuring live animals, drop-by scientist tables, nature play, music, face painters, nature walks and more. While you're there, check out the rest of the museum and its new, interactive exhibit, 'By a Thread: Nature's Resilience.'More than 30 years since its founding in Australia, this beloved children's band continues to delight. The Wiggles' Bouncing Balls Tour rolls into the Rosemont Theatre — a fun, air-conditioned way to burn off preschooler the Juneteenth celebration going this weekend at a festival in West Pullman featuring live music and dance, family fun and food from Black-owned restaurants. Hosted by the Far South Community Development Corp., the event also offers small business and housing in Chicago: Ric Wilson, line dancing and AshantiJumpstart your exercise routine with something a little more scenic. Stretch on Millennium Park's Great Lawn with Raven Harris' pilates class or Paula Bui's yoga. Try cardio kickboxing with Jake Garcia or Zumba with Xavier Euzarraga. Mecca Perry programs the music for the first two you summit Soldier Field's 1,600 stairs — roughly the equivalent of an 80-story building? Take on the challenge to support the American Lung Association.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Huma sets stage for M&A strategy with Eckuity Capital partnership
British healthtech company Huma Therapeutics has partnered with Eckuity Capital to lay the foundations for an "aggressive" new M&A strategy. Huma develops AI-based tools for healthcare data integrations, patient wearables and other mobile devices to securely transmit data for use by healthcare professionals (HCPs). The company stated that its partnership with growth equity company Eckuity would support its development of technology infrastructure to support ongoing plans to acquire companies and launch digital solutions across the healthcare space. Huma also stated that its strategy will involve the ongoing acquisition of "complementary" companies to build a 'comprehensive digital ecosystem' that will support global health systems, CROs, and patients. According to Eckuity Capital managing partner Youssef Sebban, its role will be in helping Huma to acquire companies that 'may not fully realise' their potential on their own, yet become 'highly complementary' when integrated into Huma's cloud platform. Along with the Eckuity partnership, Huma has acquired Aluna (formerly Knox Medical Diagnostics). According to Huma, integrating the US company's respiratory monitoring offerings onto its platform will add 200 health systems and clinic chains to its existing 4,500 hospital network. Financial terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed. Huma founder and CEO Dan Vahdat stated that its dual announcement marked a 'new chapter' for the company as it aims to build the world's 'most impactful' healthcare company. Vahdat said: 'By integrating Aluna's leading respiratory monitoring solutions into our platform and working to secure growth capital for further acquisitions, we are creating a complete ecosystem to deliver even greater value to health systems, life sciences, and most importantly, patients around the world." Aluna CEO Charvi Shetti said: 'Joining forces with Huma offers a remarkable opportunity to amplify our impact and extend the reach of our AI-driven respiratory management platform to a wider patient base worldwide.' Huma received Class II clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its platform as a software as a medical device (SaMD) in 2023, making it one of the first successful applicants to the FDA's eSTAR programme, in partnership with Health Canada. "Huma sets stage for M&A strategy with Eckuity Capital partnership" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Huma Announces Partnership with Eckuity Capital to Accelerate M&A and Acquires Aluna
New York, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huma Therapeutics ('Huma'), the global healthcare AI leader accelerating digital transformation across care and research, today announced two major milestones: A global partnership agreement with Eckuity Capital to develop next-generation technology infrastructure—built on strong regulatory foundations—for the acquisition and launch of digital solutions in healthcare and research; and The acquisition of Aluna (also known as Knox Medical Diagnostics, Inc.), a leading U.S.-based company specializing in intelligent remote monitoring and management of respiratory x Aluna: (Front row, L to R) Charvi Shetty CEO of Aluna with Dan Vahdat CEO of Huma. Accelerating Growth Through M&ATo fuel its continued expansion, Huma is announcing partnership and investment with Eckuity Capital. This strategic collaboration with a leading healthcare growth equity firm will help provide the resources necessary to advance Huma's aggressive M&A strategy, with the goal of acquiring complementary companies to build a comprehensive digital ecosystem supporting health systems, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and patients worldwide. Youssef Sebban, Managing Partner at Eckuity Capital, said: 'We help Huma acquire companies that, on their own, may not fully realize their potential—but when integrated into Huma's cloud platform, become highly complementary and transformative. This synergy not only amplifies their impact on the healthcare ecosystem but also drives outsized value creation for investors and shareholders.' Dan Vahdat, Founder and CEO of Huma, said: 'Today's announcements mark a new chapter for Huma as we strive to build the most impactful healthcare company in the world. By integrating Aluna's leading respiratory monitoring solutions into our platform and working to secure growth capital for further acquisitions, we are creating a complete ecosystem to deliver even greater value to health systems, life sciences, and—most importantly—patients around the world.' Huma's award-winning, disease-agnostic cloud platform has earned major regulatory certifications, including FDA 510(k) Class II and EU MDR Class IIb status. It supports over 4,500 hospitals and clinics and engages more than 50 million individuals across 70+ countries. Huma plays a pivotal role in national healthcare initiatives across the U.S., U.K., Germany, Greece, and Saudi Arabia, partnering with leading health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs to redefine healthcare delivery. Strengthening Respiratory Health CapabilitiesWith the acquisition of Aluna, Huma significantly expands its reach in respiratory health, adding over 150 U.S.-based health systems and clinic networks to its growing global footprint. Based in San Francisco, Aluna is a market leader in respiratory patient monitoring and medical device manufacturing, including its proprietary spirometers. As part of the integration, Aluna's solutions will be relaunched on the Huma Cloud Platform, further enhancing their capabilities. The Huma Cloud Platform enables seamless, code-free configuration and AI/ML integration across a wide range of disease areas. The upgrade will also elevate Aluna's product classification to FDA Class II, unlocking greater clinical value for both patients and providers. All existing Aluna customers will gain access to Huma's comprehensive portfolio of disease management programs—spanning asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, and related conditions—serving approximately 500,000 contracted lives across these areas. This strategic move positions Huma to better serve the more than 25 million asthma patients and 15 million COPD patients in the United States alone, while reinforcing its leadership in chronic respiratory care on a global scale. Charvi Shetty, CEO of Aluna, remarked: 'Joining forces with Huma offers a remarkable opportunity to amplify our impact and extend the reach of our AI-driven respiratory management platform to a wider patient base worldwide. We are excited about the prospect of integrating our technology into the Huma Cloud Platform, creating a truly holistic digital health solution that empowers both patients and healthcare professionals in the effective management of respiratory conditions.' Vishal Jain, Managing Partner at Eckuity Capital, said: 'We believe Dan and Huma's leadership team brings the much-needed bold vision to develop one of the most meaningful healthcare companies of the 21st century. The AI-led transformation of care that we will witness over the next two decades needs a reliable, real-time, and responsive infrastructure that very few companies can offer globally, and Huma is one of the most capable companies that can deliver on this promise.' Goodwin Proctor was exclusive legal advisor to Huma Therapeutics Limited on the Aluna transaction. Peak Technology Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to Aluna on the transaction. Ends Media images are here. About HumaHuma is a healthcare AI company that owns and operates leading digital health applications. Its portfolio powers health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs across more than 70 countries, transforming healthcare delivery at scale. Huma's disease-agnostic cloud platform is designed for rapid, no-code configuration and AI/ML integration, and has been recognized with FDA 510(k) Class II, EU/MDR Class IIb, and other major regulatory certifications. These capabilities enable the company to quickly launch new use cases and optimize acquired assets. Learn more at About Eckuity CapitalEckuity Capital is a global healthcare investment firm that supports high-growth companies at the inflection point in their growth cycle. The firm invests across Medtech, HealthTech, and Biotech Services to make a meaningful difference to patients, providers, and payors. With offices in New York and London, the firm focuses on solutions that bring positive changes to productivity, efficacy, distribution, and efficiency across the healthcare ecosystem. About AlunaAluna provides an AI-powered remote patient monitoring solution, integrating a portable, FDA-cleared spirometer, an intuitive mobile application, and a clinician portal. This integrated system enables live, real-world tracking of lung function and respiratory health. Developed by UC Berkeley Engineering graduates with firsthand experience of respiratory conditions, Aluna prioritizes user-friendliness and engagement, incorporating interactive features and rewards to encourage consistent use and adherence. Aluna's provider dashboard allows doctors to remotely access patient data, enhancing telemedicine capabilities and offering valuable health insights. The collection of real-time data in everyday settings allows for the assessment of respiratory medication and therapy effectiveness for individuals affected by asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory conditions. CONTACT: For further information please contact the Huma press office: Bilal Mahmood on or +44 (0) 771 400 7257.
