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JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA, APRIL 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UPSHOT League is a new professional women’s basketball league that was created to increase elite playing opportunities for women and to elevate communities. Today, the league announced its first wave premier players who will define the league’s inaugural season. This curated group of elite athletes includes the best from the WNBA and top collegiate programs as well as international teams. They set an unmistakable and immediate standard of excellence. The announcement was made jointly by UPSHOT League Commissioner Donna Orender and VP of Basketball Operations Taj McCWilliams Franklin. Image caption: The UPSHOT league. Orender said, “This is an important moment for the Upshot League.” “These players represent who we are – elite, competitive, global relevant from the very beginning. The players are seizing new opportunities and we are celebrating creating a new stage in women’s professional sports. This class includes WNBA draft picks from the first through third rounds, as well as multiple All-Americans and conference players of year. They also include internationally decorated professionals who have experience across Europe and international competition. 5’10”

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University of Tennessee 1,000+ points 1,000+ rebounds career 2026: Recorded 28, points and 21 rebounds during Cup Quarterfinal game. 2026: League MVP, Portugal 2017 WNBA Draft – 25th overall pick ABOUT THE UPSHOT LEGION The Upshot League, a premier women’s professional basketball league, is built on elite competition and player opportunities, as well as community connection. The league’s foundation is rooted in global experience and high-level talent. It aims to redefine professional landscape in women’s basketball while expanding opportunities in the United States. MEDIA CONTACT :

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WEST GROVE (PA), April 21, 2026, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of Care Workers Recognition Month, Simpson, a community family in Pennsylvania, shares how the personal experiences of its team, from frontline staff up to executive leadership, influences the care they provide to their roles each day. Image caption: Jennifer Ragonese (RN) offers education and support to the Jenner’s Pond Senior Communities and Simpson Meadows Senior Communities while caring for Catherine Ahearn, her mother. More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers across the country. Many of them work full-time and balance their caregiving with their jobs. These experiences are often the foundation for careers in senior care and healthcare where empathy and practical knowledge shape how care will be delivered. Caregiving goes beyond the workplace in Simpson communities that offer independent living and assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and skilled nursing. Many team members care for loved ones at home, while also providing compassionate daily care to residents. These shared experiences help them to provide care with a deeper understanding and connection. These experiences are indicative of a wider shift in the care workforce. Many professionals who enter the field have personal experience in caregiving that they bring to their work. Jennifer Ragonese is a Registered Nurse at the Simpson Resource Center. She provides education and support to the Jenner’s Pond Senior Community and Simpson Meadows Senior Community. Caregiving has influenced her lifelong. She supported her mother Cathy through vascular dementia. The disease progressed rapidly, and she was forced to move from home care into long-term care. Ragonese believes that being able to relate with those you care for can be a superpower. “I learned very early to meet people where the are, create a safe, trusting environment, and let them lead the way.” This perspective now shapes her connection with residents and their families, helping build trust and foster communication during some life’s most challenging transitions. Yalonda pinder, the Memory Care Director at Simpson Meadows, Downingtown, Penn. brings a similar personal lens to her job. She cares for her 84 year-old grandmother who has dementia, while also supporting a relative who lives in the memory care neighborhood of the community. Pinder, who has been a caregiver for more than 20 years, uses her professional and personal experiences to guide families. She reminds families that their loved one cannot control their behavior. She emphasizes patience by referring to her own experience as a caregiver. This perspective extends to her grandmother’s care. Pinder reminded Pinder’s mom that when her grandmother woke up in the morning, her grandmother, a CNA who also worked night shifts, was still on this schedule. This insight helped them better understand their approach and make adjustments. Carol McKinley, Simpson’s President and CEO, emphasizes the fact that caregiving is a deeply personal experience and one that is shared by many. Simpson’s Care for the Caregiver program, a joint initiative with Jenner’s Pond, the University of Delaware and Jenner’s Pond, continues to focus on the wellbeing of those who provide care for others. McKinley says, “Caregiving is a mixture of love, responsibility and emotional strain. We understand that many caregivers are overwhelmed or feel isolated without support.” McKinley’s work is influenced by her personal experience as a caregiver. She has cared for her grandmother, her father, and now her mom. Simpson continues to invest under her leadership in programs that offer caregivers resources, guidance and a community. This reinforces the idea that no one should be left to navigate caregiving alone. Ragonese says that members of the care team encourage others to express their gratitude with a simple, “Thank you”, to listen when they want to vent, and to share their experiences with a note or conversation recognizing their efforts. Pinder says that many members of our team care for family members after we return home. “We are deeply concerned about those we care for.” Simpson Meadows is a family-oriented community that treats residents as if they were members of our own family. “Caregiving can be difficult and time-consuming, but we must still take care of ourselves. Burnout is a real problem. We often ignore our own needs. “Taking care of your mental and physical health will help you to be there for those who matter most,” says Ragonese. ABOUT SIMPSON Since its founding in 1865, Simpson has been meeting the changing needs and wants of Philadelphia seniors of diverse backgrounds. The family of services includes two Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs): Simpson Meadows, and Jenner’s Pond, three affordable senior living community: Simpson Gardens I and Simpson Gardens II; Simpson Midtown; Simpson HomeCare, and Simpson Rehabilitation. The organization’s mission is to provide elders of diverse backgrounds with better amenities, improved services, improved care and a higher standard of living in beautiful, dignified and spiritual settings. For more information, visit: https://www.simpsonsenior.org/ Press Page: https://www.simpsonsenior.org/about/press/ News Source: SimpsonTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/caregiving-is-personal-for-many-simpson-team-members/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press (r) Newswire for the news source. 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SAN DIEGO (CALIFORNIA), APRIL 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Cooperative (TMC), which is the nation’s largest independent network of mortgage lenders, will hold its act Tech Summit from Aug. 12-13. This event will bring together mortgage industry leaders, decision-makers, and technology providers for a high-value, affordable opportunity to evaluate technology solutions and partners in a single location. The event will take place at The Highland Dallas Curio Collection by Hilton, in Dallas, Texas. Image caption: TMC will host the act Tech Summit. The two-day event focuses on advances in artificial intelligence, lending origination systems, and other emerging technologies that are shaping the future of loaning. The summit is designed for CTOs, CEOs and operations leaders responsible for technology strategy. It offers a streamlined platform to compare solutions and make informed choices. Lenders do not have to be TMC Members to register. There are still a limited number of sponsorships and presentation opportunities available. Applications for presentations by emerging technology companies will be open until June 1. Responses are due on June 15. The Mortgage Collaborative’s president and CEO, Jodi Hall, said that the mortgage industry advances when innovators, lenders and investors work together in the same room. The act Tech Summit was designed to create an environment where lenders could evaluate technologies in context, interact directly with solution providers, and better understand how tools perform in real workflows. It’s all about creating clarity in an area that is rapidly evolving. The act Tech Summit will feature around 15 technology companies presenting over multiple segments, including moderated discussions, live demonstrations and audience Q&A. Live head-to-head competitions will allow lenders to compare AI-driven underwriting platforms and evaluate their performance, workflows, and outcomes. A dedicated time will be set aside for loan origination systems providers, and presentations by solutions like Candor Technology and Gateless. The final lineup of participating companies is expected to be announced by June. Xactus is the title sponsor for the act Tech Summit. Michael Crockett COO of Xactus said, “Lenders are under increasing pressure today to move faster, while maintaining accuracy and managing risks, which is why intelligent verification and AI driven solutions play a crucial role.” The act Tech Summit brings together innovators and industry leaders to help the industry understand how to use these technologies in meaningful and practical ways. Organizations interested in sponsorship can contact Jodi Hall, jhall@mtgcoop.com, for more information. The act Tech Summit is a continuation of TMC’s Tech Fund, which was established to give mortgage lenders a more proactive role in shaping the technology. This model allows lenders early engagement in the innovation process by providing feedback based on actual workflows, regulatory requirements, and borrower expectations. The act Tech Summit, by linking this framework to a live event, provides a structured method to evaluate, refine, and advance mortgage technologies with direct input from lenders who will ultimately use it. Visit the official event registration site to find out the event schedule and register. ABOUT MORTGAGE COLABORATIVE Mortgage Collaborative is a membership-driven organisation that empowers mortgage lending across the United States by networking, education and advocacy. TMC fosters a collaborative and innovative environment, ensuring that its members succeed despite market conditions. For more information, visit mortgagecollaborative.com ABOUT XACTUS Xactus is a leading verification innovator advancing intelligent verification across financial services. Through its Intelligent Verification Platform Xactus360 the company provides advanced data and technology that helps organizations make better decisions faster, while increasing efficiency and reducing waste. Xactus, with a focus on accuracy, automation and innovation, continues to modernize and improve outcomes in complex decisioning environments. Visit xactus.com for more information on this acquisition and Xactus360 or contact sales@xactus.com. News Source: The Mortgage CollaborativeTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/tmc-to-host-act-tech-summit-an-affordable-high-value-event-for-evaluating-mortgage-technology/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press(r), Newswire, on behalf of the newssource. The news source is solely responsible and accountable for its accuracy. www.send2press.com.

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DENVER, Colo., April 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RespondWell™, a direct-to-consumer telehealth platform designed exclusively for the tactical athlete, officially launched today. The LegitScript-certified platform connects first responders nationwide with licensed healthcare providers and FDA-registered pharmacies to deliver specialized prescription wellness treatments directly to their doors.

Image caption: RespondWell: Built for those who run towards danger.

The platform was built around a simple premise: first responders deserve healthcare that works on their schedule, not the other way around. RespondWell was co-founded by active first responders Joe and Jake, who built the platform after experiencing firsthand the barriers their community faces when accessing consistent, effective healthcare.

“I spent years on the job watching guys push through low T, weight gain, and burnout because the healthcare system made it too hard to get help,” said Joe, co-founder of RespondWell. “We built this because we lived it – and we’re still living it.”

“Six years into the GLP-1 era and guys are still walking out of their doctor’s office with a lecture about eating better and hitting the gym,” said Jake, co-founder of RespondWell. “The access problem didn’t go away. When your life – and the lives of the people counting on you – depend on you being fit for duty, you shouldn’t have to fight your own healthcare system to get there.”

“At RespondWell, performance is a normal conversation,” said Joe. “First responders aren’t cheating and they’re not taking shortcuts. The job destroys your hormones, wrecks your sleep, and grinds down your body. Real, documented physiological consequences of this career – and then the system treats you like you’re asking for something suspicious when you want to fix it. That stops here.”

HOW IT WORKS

Patients complete a brief online health assessment – typically in under 10 minutes. A licensed provider from RespondWell’s partner Medical Group then conducts a clinical evaluation asynchronously where permitted – meaning the provider reviews, assesses, and responds on their end without the patient needing to be present at a specific time. It’s a real medical visit, built around the patient’s schedule instead of the other way around.

Certain treatments, including testosterone replacement therapy, require a video consultation with a licensed provider. The entire process happens online, with no waiting rooms, no in-person visits, and no unnecessary delays. If clinically appropriate, a prescription ships directly from an FDA-registered partner pharmacy. Average turnaround is four hours.

TREATMENT CATEGORIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE PLATFORM INCLUDE:

• GLP-1 weight management – clinically supervised weight loss programs utilizing customized GLP-1 medications
• Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) – for men experiencing low testosterone, a condition disproportionately affecting those in high-stress occupations
• Sexual health – including tadalafil and TriMix for erectile dysfunction, delivered discreetly.
• Hormone optimization – enclomiphene and NAD+ for performance and longevity support
• Growth hormone support – sermorelin to support recovery, sleep quality, and long-term physical performance in those whose bodies are under sustained occupational stress

All treatments are prescribed by licensed providers and dispensed by FDA-registered pharmacies.

BUILT FOR THE JOB

Research consistently shows that first responders – including the dispatchers who coordinate every call but rarely get counted – face elevated rates of metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, and weight-related health conditions, driven by irregular sleep, chronic occupational stress, and limited access to consistent care. Despite these known risks, most telehealth platforms are designed for a general population with standard schedules and predictable routines.

RespondWell was purpose-built for the tactical athlete: fast intake, real providers, pharmacy-grade medications, and ongoing follow-up care that doesn’t require the patient to rearrange their shift. The platform is currently available to first responders in all 50 states.

GETTING STARTED

First responders can complete their online health assessment at https://respondwell.health.

ABOUT RESPONDWELL

RespondWell, LLC is a Denver, Colorado-based telehealth technology platform serving first responders nationwide. The platform connects patients with licensed providers from its partner Medical Group and FDA-registered compounding pharmacies for prescription wellness treatments. All clinical decisions are made by independent licensed healthcare providers.

Peak Performance. Mission Ready.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing in this release should be construed as a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. All treatments referenced are available by prescription only, following an independent clinical evaluation by a licensed provider. Individual results vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The treatments and products referenced are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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SEATTLE, Wash. (SEND2PRESS) – Cynthia Thurlow, President and CEO of 3rd3rd Marketing will present “Rebuilding your Marketing Engine with a modern Mindset” at the LeadingAge National Leadership Summit on Tuesday, April 21 from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 pm. The summit brings together aging service providers, policy experts, advocates, and others to discuss technology, housing, and workforce. Image caption: 3rd3rd marketing. Thurlow will be joined on the panel by Timi Mafua Senior Manager of Studio Management for T-Mobile and another general agency representative, bringing perspectives from global consumer brands as well as leading advertising agencies to benefit operators of senior communities and aging service. The session will examine why many nonprofit senior-living organizations struggle to innovate. It is not because they lack vision, but rather that their leadership teams and boards have to deal with immediate operational priorities. This leaves them limited capacity to advance marketing and brand strategies. The session will also examine hidden “census-killers” that are holding back organizations, such as overreliance on generic marketing, internal micromanagement and fragmented decision making across stakeholders. It will also examine misaligned investments in staffing in a modern, complex market. Speakers will challenge the longstanding assumption that adults aged 60+ are a homogenous group and offer a path forward. Attendees gain a modern, practical playbook that will help them: Restructuring marketing for agility and growth Creating products and experiences that are aligned with changing consumer expectations Building brand platforms to generate demand and unlock innovations Exploring effective nonprofit senior housing marketing strategies that challenge the ageist assumptions as more adults enter their “third third” in life. “I hear, and I see more often, that people ‘wait too long’ when it comes to moving into independent living. It’s a ‘NOT YET” mentality. Thurlow said that while senior living is important, it must realize that it is a mature market and has not consistently innovated. “Younger Baby boomers, in particular don’t see what’s offered or how it’s marketed as themselves,” said Thurlow. This disconnect is driving hesitation and represents a huge opportunity for reinvention. This dynamic is magnified when it comes to selling “care”. Through its work with senior-living organizations across the country, 3rd3rd Marketing helps customers move beyond age as a single demographic and focus on psychodemographics. These include values, interests, aspirations, etc. that better reflect today’s consumers. This approach allows communities to create more meaningful connections, and drive sustainable growth. The session will also examine how leading brands outside senior living approach their marketing systems and what can be applied to the sector immediately. Mafua noted that, in studying the senior living sector, he was struck by the fact that even having a customer base does not guarantee growth. “It’s an important reminder that what got us here won’t get us there. It takes bold thinking, courage to change, and a partner who has the experience to guide. It’s not something that most organizations are naturally good at. The LeadingAge National Leadership Summit brings together top executives and decision makers from the senior living and aging service fields to discuss strategies that will shape the future of the industry. About 3rd3rd marketing 3rd3rd is the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” working with senior living communities, mission-driven aging service organizations and B2C categories worldwide. 3rd3rd helps to build authentic connections and increase engagement by removing unintentional stereotypes and ageism. Visit https://3rd3rd.com/ for more information. LOGO link for media: https://www.send2press.com/300dpi/26-0312-s2p-3rd3rd-300dpi.webp Summit Info: https://leadershipsummit.leadingage.org/speakers-2/page/5/ News Source: 3rd3rd MarketingTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/3rd3rd-marketing-president-cynthia-thurlow-to-challenge-status-quo-at-leadingage-leadership-summit/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press(r), Newswire, on behalf of the news provider. The source is solely responsible and accountable for its accuracy. www.send2press.com.