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Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC.'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBSIDIARY HAS BEEN APPROVED TO RECEIVE SCOTT COUNTY OPIOID ABATEMENT FUNDS
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOXO Technologies Inc. (NYSE American: FOXO) ('FOXO' or the 'Company') today announced that its behavioral health subsidiary, Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., has been approved to receive Scott County Opioid Abatement Funds for a second year, starting July 1, 2025 to provide care for uninsured patients from Scott County, at its Oneida, Tennessee location. Robert Merritt, Chief of Executive Officer of Myrtle stated, 'We appreciate the support from Scott County to provide care for uninsured patients from the community that might otherwise not receive the care they need. To receive this support for a second year running combined with our facility operating at capacity and with a waiting list of patients is an acclamation for the quality of care our clinical team provides. We look forward to further expanding our footprint and offering our proven clinical program to an expanded patient base' Seamus Lagan, Chief Executive Officer of parent company, FOXO Technologies Inc., further added, 'We are pleased at how Myrtle has ramped up operations and made a significant impact in the rural communities it serves. We look forward to expanding Myrtle into additional locations through organic growth and acquisition and believe this subsidiary will contribute significant revenue and value to FOXO in future years. Furthermore as we exit the first half of the year we are excited for the second half of 2025 and look forward to demonstrating continued successes achieved in the second quarter, in our upcoming quarterly report to June 30th, when filed' About FOXO Technologies Inc. ('FOXO') FOXO owns and operates three subsidiaries. Rennova Community Health, Inc., owns and operates Scott County Community Hospital, Inc. (d/b/a Big South Fork Medical), a critical access designated (CAH) hospital in East Tennessee. Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., a 30-bed behavioral health facility in East Tennessee. Myrtle provides inpatient services for detox and residential treatment and outpatient services for MAT and OBOT Programs. FOXO Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving human health and life span through the development of cutting-edge technology and product solutions for various industries. For more information about FOXO, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the FOXO's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to the risk of changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which FOXO operates; variations in operating performance across competitors or changes in laws and regulations affecting FOXO's business; the ability to implement FOXO's business plans, forecasts, and other expectations; the ability to obtain financing; the risk that FOXO has a history of losses and may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future; potential inability of FOXO to establish or maintain relationships required to advance its goals or to achieve its commercialization and development plans; the enforceability of FOXO's intellectual property, including its patents and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others; and the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive biotechnology industry or in the markets or industries in which FOXO operates. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in FOXO's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly the 'Risk Factors' sections of those reports, and in other documents FOXO has filed, or will file, with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and FOXO assumes no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Contact: Sebastien Sainsbury [email protected] (561) 485-0151
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC.'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBSIDIARY REACHES KEY OPERATIONAL MILESTONES
FOXO Technologies Inc. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOXO Technologies Inc. (NYSE American: FOXO) ('FOXO' or the 'Company') today announced that its behavioral health subsidiary, Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., has reached key patient care milestones. Since operations commenced at its Oneida, Tennessee location in August 2023, the facility has seen over 400 patients and has served patients for over 5,000 care days. Robert Merritt, Chief of Executive Officer of Myrtle stated, 'We are excited about reaching these important patient care milestones as they are indicative of the strong presence and reputation our facility has for delivering exemplary care for substance use disorder patients in East Tennessee. We continue to increase our referral sources and believe we will have served 10,000 patient care days by year end 2025 since inception. We look forward to providing care for more residents in the area and are looking to expand our footprint to facilitate an increasing demand for our services.' Seamus Lagan, Chief Executive Officer of parent company, FOXO Technologies Inc., further added, 'we are pleased with our investment in Myrtle and how it has ramped up operations and made a significant impact in the rural communities Myrtle serves. We look forward to expanding Myrtle into additional locations and increasing the revenues this subsidiary contributes to FOXO.' About FOXO Technologies Inc. ('FOXO') FOXO owns and operates three subsidiaries. Rennova Community Health, Inc., owns and operates Scott County Community Hospital, Inc. (d/b/a Big South Fork Medical), a critical access designated (CAH) hospital in East Tennessee. Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., a 30-bed behavioral health facility in East Tennessee. Myrtle provides inpatient services for detox and residential treatment and outpatient services for MAT and OBOT Programs. FOXO Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving human health and life span through the development of cutting-edge technology and product solutions for various industries. For more information about FOXO, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the FOXO's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to the risk of changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which FOXO operates; variations in operating performance across competitors or changes in laws and regulations affecting FOXO's business; the ability to implement FOXO's business plans, forecasts, and other expectations; the ability to obtain financing; the risk that FOXO has a history of losses and may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future; potential inability of FOXO to establish or maintain relationships required to advance its goals or to achieve its commercialization and development plans; the enforceability of FOXO's intellectual property, including its patents and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others; and the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive biotechnology industry or in the markets or industries in which FOXO operates. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in FOXO's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly the 'Risk Factors' sections of those reports, and in other documents FOXO has filed, or will file, with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and FOXO assumes no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC. PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBSIDIARY, MYRTLE RECOVERY CENTERS, INC.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOXO Technologies Inc. (NYSE American: FOXO) (the 'Company or FOXO'), provides an update on Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., ('Myrtle') and its behavioral health facility in Oneida, Tennessee, and confirms participation in a major alcohol and drug addiction conference in East Tennessee. Myrtle is pleased to announce that its Oneida, Tennessee substance abuse treatment facility has reached stabilization by maintaining an occupancy rate of 75% or greater since the beginning of 2025. In addition, on occasion, the facility has been at capacity unable to accept additional patients over the same period. Myrtle has also, since the beginning of 2025, finalized a number of in-network contracts with major managed care organizations. Myrtle is also pleased to announce its participation as a Silver Sponsor in the upcoming ETAADAC (East Tennessee Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors) Conference, taking place in Knoxville TN on March 19-21, 2025. This event offers an excellent opportunity to bring together key industry leaders from across the state to address the most pressing issues in addiction counseling and treatment. The ETAADAC Conference serves as a vital platform for professionals in the field of addiction recovery to exchange ideas, share best practices, and engage in discussions on emerging trends and challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with experts, gain insights from thought-provoking presentations, and explore innovative approaches to addiction treatment. 'We are delighted with the progress our business has achieved since becoming part of FOXO and are honored to be part of this important conference next week that brings together dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in addiction recovery,' said Robert Merritt, CEO of Myrtle Recovery Centers. 'ETAADAC provides an invaluable opportunity for collaboration and learning as we continue our efforts to improve lives and strengthen our communities in rural Tennessee.' For more information about the ETAADAC, please visit About FOXO Technologies Inc. ('FOXO') FOXO owns and operates three subsidiaries. Rennova Community Health, Inc., owns and operates Scott County Community Hospital, Inc. (d/b/a Big South Fork Medical), a critical access designated (CAH) hospital in East Tennessee. Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc. operates a 30-bed behavioral health facility in East Tennessee providing inpatient services for detox and residential treatment and outpatient services for MAT and OBOT programs. FOXO Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving human health and life span through the development of cutting-edge technology and product solutions for various industries. For more information about FOXO, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as 'expect,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'budget,' 'forecast,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'should,' 'believes,' 'predicts,' 'potential,' 'continue,' and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors are contained in the Company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. Contact: Sebastien Sainsbury
