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Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA), a premier provider of best-in-class fertility services, congratulates four doctors on being named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.  

Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Those with RBA who were named as Top Docs include Andrew Toledo, MD; Daniel Shapiro, MD; Jessica Rubin, MD; Michael Witt, MD; and Monica Best, MD. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board. 

As board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologists and Infertility Specialists (REI), each of RBA’s physicians are dedicated to providing patients with compassionate and individualized fertility care that is rooted in the latest science and technologies in reproductive medicine. The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic specialists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

“We are proud of RBA’s continued leadership in reproductive medicine and dedication to patient care,” says Dr. Andrew Toledo. “Thank you to Castle Connolly for recognizing our team as Top Doctors once again.”

Part of The Prelude Network (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America, RBA is considered one of Atlanta's top medical practices and a cornerstone in fertility treatment since 1983. The practice has contributed to over 35,000 journeys to parenthood and has led the way in groundbreaking achievements. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Reproductive Biology Associates

Part of The Prelude Network (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America, Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA) is the oldest continuously operating full-service private fertility treatment center in the United States. Since its establishment in 1983, the center’s mission has focused on the development, improvement, and application of clinical and applied sciences to improve fertility care, with its RBA team being responsible for several notable firsts in reproductive medicine. For more information, visit www.rbafertility.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Those clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services – and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest and fastest-growing network of fertility centers in North America, today celebrates 48 of its physicians across 15 clinics within its expansive network who are named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board. 

Part of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, Prelude’s clinics span throughout California, Texas, New York, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and Western Canada. Prelude specialists include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). 

Dr. Jamie Grifo, Program Director at NYU Langone Fertility Center and Chief Executive Physician of Inception, was named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the 27th year in a row. Dr. Grifo shares, “I’d like to personally congratulate my colleagues across the entire Prelude Network for being recognized for their commitment to reproductive medicine and patient care,” says Dr. Grifo. “As reproductive specialists, we understand that patients look to us for compassionate and science-based guidance that will result in the best pregnancy outcomes and it is within that responsibility that we continue to move this field of medicine forward.”

Each clinic within Prelude is dedicated to patient experience and providing compassionate, personalized fertility care through a full range of comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), LGBTQ+ family building, third party reproductive services, fertility preservation, genetic testing, and more. 

“Our physicians exemplify the highest standards of care and leadership in reproductive medicine,” says TJ Farnsworth, founder and CEO of Inception Fertility. “We congratulate them on this achievement and thank them for the meaningful impact they make for patients every day.”

Those Prelude clinics who are included in the 2026 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly are Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Chicago, Illinois), Aspire Fertility Austin (Austin, Texas), Aspire Fertility Dallas (Dallas, Texas), Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Houston, Texas), Aspire Fertility San Antonio (San Antonio, Texas), Center for Reproductive Medicine (Orlando, Florida), Indiana Fertility Institute (Carmel, Indiana), IVFMD (Miami, FL), Main Line Fertility (Philadelphia, PA), NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York, New York), NYU Langone Reproductive Specialists of New York (New York, New York), Pacific Fertility Center (San Francisco, California), Reproductive Biology Associates (Atlanta, Georgia), Reproductive Medicine Group (Tampa, Florida), Tennessee Fertility Institute (Nashville, Tennessee).

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

Pacific Fertility Center (PFC), a premier provider of best-in-class fertility services, congratulates three of its doctors on being named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Those with PFC who were named as Top Doctors include Isabelle Ryan, MD; Jennifer Agard, MD; and Liyun Li, MD. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board. 

Each of PFC’s physicians is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI), dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized fertility care grounded in the latest advances in reproductive science and technology. The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic physicians spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

“At PFC, our focus is on combining innovation in reproductive medicine with truly individualized care for each patient and family,” says Dr. Ryan. “We’re thankful to our colleagues for this nomination and proud to be recognized by Castle Connolly as Top Doctors.”

PFC is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. As a leading fertility treatment center known for cutting edge technology, PFC clinicians provide some of the best IVF treatment options alongside other reproductive services. Their extensive clinical experience, outstanding academic credentials, and research contributions have led to success in treating even the most challenging infertility cases. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Pacific Fertility Center

Since 1999, Pacific Fertility Center (PFC) has provided unparalleled fertility care for patients in Northern California and around the world. Each of our convenient locations features essential services, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, like egg freezing, genetic testing, and diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health concerns. Our award-winning team of fertility specialists will help you to achieve your parenthood goals. The Pacific Fertility Egg Bank program is home to one of the largest, full-service donor egg programs in Northern California. It offers clients from around the world high IVF success rates, greater convenience and lower cost than other egg donor agencies. For more information, visit www.pacificfertilitycenter.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Those clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

Media Contact

Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

The Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM), a premier provider of comprehensive and best-in-class fertility services, is excited to announce that five of its physicians have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.  

Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Those with CRM named as Top Doctors include Albert Asante, MD; Jessica Feranec, MD; Randall Loy, MD; Seif Sadek, MD; and Sharon Jaffe, MD. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the  Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board.  

Each CRM doctor is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI) dedicated to providing patients with compassionate and individualized fertility care that is rooted in the latest science and technologies in reproductive medicine. 

“Being an infertility specialist means having the opportunity to help people realize their dreams of building a family,” said Dr. Randall Loy. “My colleagues and I are honored to provide thoughtful, individualized care, and we thank Castle Connolly for this honor.”

The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Center for Reproductive Medicine

The Center for Reproductive Medicine is committed to helping our patients achieve their dreams of parenthood by offering uncompromising clinical excellence and truly compassionate care. Since 1985, our providers have helped thousands of central Florida patients build their families. Combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology, we are known for providing individualized treatment plans and the most cost-efficient options to give our patients every chance of conception. For more information, visit www.ivforlando.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility.  Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on an excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience.  The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others.  Those clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida).  For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes.  Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership.   Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations.  For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

Main Line Fertility, a premier provider of best-in-class fertility services, congratulates five doctors on being named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Those with Main Line Fertility who were named Top Doctors include Allison Bloom, DO; Benjamin Gocial, MD; Michael J. Glassner, MD, and Shahab S. Minassian, MD. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board. 

Each of Main Line Fertility’s physicians is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI), dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized fertility care grounded in the latest advances in reproductive science and technology. The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

"I am so proud of the team at Main Line Fertility, who have dedicated their careers to helping build families through compassionate and personalized care,” says Dr. Glassner. “We thank Castle Connolly for this recognition.”

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). 

About Main Line Fertility

Main Line Fertility has emerged as the leading fertility center in the greater Philadelphia area. They strive to help individuals and couples achieve their family-building goals, combining cutting-edge technologies with personalized care. At each of our six fertility clinics, you’ll find verifiable success rates, a wide array of customized treatment plans, and financial programs. They offer comprehensive reproductive health services, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility assessments, and more. For more information, visit www.mainlinefertility.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience.  The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Those clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas) ; Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services – and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

Media Contact

Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

IVFMD, a premier provider of best-in-class fertility services, congratulates 4 doctors on being named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Those with IVFMD who were named Top Docs include Connie E. Alford Bartruff, MD; Jenifer McCarthy, MD, Kenneth M.Gelman, MD, and Sabrina A. Gerkowicz, MD. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board. 

Each of IVFMD’s physicians is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI), dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized fertility care grounded in the latest advances in reproductive science and technology. The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

"We are truly honored that Castle Connolly has recognized our service and dedication to patients and the field of reproductive medicine,” says Dr. McCarthy. “We thank Castle Connolly for this distinguished honor.”

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About IVFMD

Founded in 1991, IVFMD has helped over 10,000 couples from all over the world achieve their dreams of having a baby through compassionate and personalized care rooted in groundbreaking methodologies and state-of-the-art facilities with the industry’s most advanced technology. IVFMD has locations in Miami, Cooper City, Boca-Raton, Jupiter, Viera and Naples, Florida. For more information, visit www.ivfmd.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility(Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

Media Contact

Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

Indiana Fertility Institute (IFI), a premier provider of comprehensive and best-in-class fertility services, is excited to announce that two of its physicians have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.  

Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Those with IFI named as Top Doctors include John Jarrett, II, MD and Meredith Provost, MD. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board.  

Each IFI doctor is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist dedicated to providing parents with compassionate and individualized fertility care that is rooted in the latest science and technologies in reproductive medicine.  

“I am honored to be recognized by my peers and Castle Connolly for my commitment to patient care,” says Dr. Provost. “To help patients become parents is very rewarding, and I am thankful for the opportunity to do this work.” 

“Being an REI has allowed me to walk alongside patients during some of their most challenging times, and that’s why our approach to personalized care is so important,” says Dr. Jarrett. “I thank my colleagues and Castle Connolly for this honor.”

The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Indiana Fertility Institute

For over 30 years, Indiana Fertility Institute (IFI) has provided patients throughout Indiana with exceptional fertility care. Specializing in male and female infertility, IFI’s fertility doctors provide a comprehensive array of services, including fertility assessments (AMH testing, semen analysis, etc.), intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), fertility preservation (egg freezing, sperm freezing, oncofertility), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), LGBTQ+ fertility care, third-party reproduction, sperm retrieval, and reproductive surgery. IFI also offers fertility financing options, multicycle plans, and other affordable options to help you navigate fertility care costs. For more information, visit www.fertilityindy.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility(Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Aspire HFI), a premier provider of comprehensive and best-in-class fertility services, is excited to announce that three of its physicians have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.  

Those with Aspire HFI named as Top Doctors include Randall Dunn, MD; George Grunert, MD; and S. Kemi Nurudeen, MD. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board.  

Each Aspire HFI doctor is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist dedicated to providing parents with compassionate and individualized fertility care that is rooted in the latest science and technologies in reproductive medicine. 

“My colleagues and I are honored to help patients navigate their fertility options and develop personalized treatment plans to reach their family-building goals,” said Dr. Randall Dunn. “I’m proud of our team and grateful to Castle Connolly for this recognition.”

The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Aspire Houston Fertility Institute

Part of The Prelude Network (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America, Aspire Fertility has been helping individuals and couples build their families for 30 years. With locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston, McAllen, and San Antonio metropolitan areas, the Aspire family of clinics provides five-star fertility care to patients, led by industry experts who are on the leading edge of reproductive medicine. They offer a full spectrum of comprehensive female and male fertility care, including IVF, egg freezing, genetic screening (PGD/PGS), egg donation, surrogacy and LGBTQ+ fertility. For more information, visit www.aspirehfi.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility(Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

Aspire Fertility Dallas, a premier provider of comprehensive and best-in-class fertility services, congratulates its Medical Director, Dr. Christine Mansfield on being named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Dr. Mansfield earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board.  

Dr. Mansfield, who serves as the medical director at Aspire Fertility Dallas, is board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. 

“I’m grateful to be recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and for the acknowledgment of the care I provide my patients every day,” said Dr. Mansfield. “I sincerely thank my colleagues for the nomination and Castle Connolly for this honor.”

Aspire Fertility Dallas is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. The clinic is guided by the highest ethical standards, providing patients with the best quality, individualized, compassionate fertility clinic care. Its service line offerings include comprehensive diagnostic and treatments for female and male infertility, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, donor services, third party reproductive services, and more. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).   

About Aspire Fertility Austin

Part of The Prelude Network (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America, Aspire Fertility has been helping individuals and couples build their families for 30 years. With locations in the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio metropolitan areas, the Aspire family of clinics provides five-star fertility care to patients, led by industry experts who are on the leading edge of reproductive medicine. They offer a full spectrum of comprehensive female and male fertility care, including IVF, egg freezing, genetic screening (PGD/PGS), egg donation, surrogacy and LGBTQ+ fertility. For more information, visit www.aspirefertility.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience.  The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes.  Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception – Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

Media Contact

Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

Aspire Fertility Austin, a premier provider of best-in-class fertility services, congratulates Dr. Deborah Ikhena-Abel and Dr. Angela Kelley on being named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. These physicians earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board.  

As board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialists (REIs), Aspire Fertility Austin’s physicians are dedicated to providing patients with compassionate and individualized fertility care that is rooted in the latest science and technologies in reproductive medicine. The clinic is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

“We’re grateful to our peers for this nomination and to Castle Connolly for recognizing our work,” said Dr. Kelley. “It’s an honor to serve our patients and provide the highest quality reproductive care.”

Dr. Ikhena-Abel continued, “It’s a privilege to use our expertise to help our patients overcome their fertility challenges and educate them on their fertility options. We thank Castle Connolly for recognizing what we do on behalf of our patients.” 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Aspire Fertility Austin

Part of The Prelude Network (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America, Aspire Fertility has been helping individuals and couples build their families for 30 years. With locations in the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio metropolitan areas, the Aspire family of clinics provides five-star fertility care to patients, led by industry experts who are on the leading edge of reproductive medicine. They offer a full spectrum of comprehensive female and male fertility care, including IVF, egg freezing, genetic screening (PGD/PGS), egg donation, surrogacy and LGBTQ+ fertility. For more information, visit www.aspirefertility.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience.  The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida).  For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes.  Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations.   For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com

The Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (AFCC), a premier provider of best-in-class fertility services, congratulates Michelle Catenacci, MD on being named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Dr. Catenacci earned this recognition from a pool of over one million U.S. doctors. 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers, after which the Castle Connolly research team evaluates specific criteria to determine who should qualify as a Top Doctor, including consideration of each nominee’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Medical Advisory Board.  

A board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI), Dr. Catenacci has dedicated her career to helping aspiring parents build their families through compassionate and personalized care. Her specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of fibroids, uterine septums, and uterine adhesions.

“It’s a privilege to partner with patients each day as they face fertility challenges and pursue their dreams of building a family,” says Dr. Catenacci. “I am thankful to Castle Connolly for recognizing my efforts to deliver quality reproductive services and care to my patients.”

AFCC is part of The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the largest network of fertility clinics in North America. Its team of innovative and empathetic reproductive endocrinologists spend real time with each family to understand their goals and develop personalized treatment plans. In total, 48 physicians across Prelude were named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. 

Prelude is the clinical network of Inception Fertility™ (Inception), a family of fertility brands and the largest provider of fertility services in North America, and its physicians include innovators in fertility care who have pioneered some of today’s most advanced reproductive technologies, including vitrification, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

About Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago

Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (AFCC) is committed to providing patients throughout Illinois and beyond with the best fertility clinic and IVF experience. Pioneers in the field, our infertility and reproductive specialists consistently beat the national average with high IVF success rates. We offer a wide range of services for problems conceiving, recurrent miscarriage, 40-plus fertility treatment, LGBTQ+ fertility, male fertility, and more. Our services include AMH testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), PGT genetic testing, frozen embryo transfer, fertility preservation (egg freezing, oncofertility), egg donation, gestational surrogacy, and reproductive surgery. For more information, visit advancedfertility.com.

About The Prelude Network

The Prelude Network (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility.  Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience.  The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others. Those clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida). For more information, visit www.preludefertility.com.

About Inception Fertility

Inception Fertility™ (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network®, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations.  For more information, visit www.inceptionfertility.com.

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Mia Humphreys
MHumphreys@kruppagency.com
+1 239-297-6592

Brosix, a team messaging and internal communication platform used by small and mid-sized teams worldwide, has shared an overview of its product progress during 2025 and outlined its priorities for 2026.

During 2025, Brosix focused on reinforcing the stability and reliability of its platform while continuing to improve the everyday experience for teams that rely on it for internal communication. The year included infrastructure upgrades, improvements to desktop applications, expanded administrative controls, and a series of practical updates aimed at making team communication smoother and easier to manage.

“As Brosix marks twenty years in team messaging, our focus remains the same as it was at the beginning — keeping communication simple and dependable,” said Stefan Chekanov, co-founder of Brosix. “Our goal is to give companies a messaging platform that is easy to use from day one, without requiring training or complex configuration, while still meeting the practical needs of managing a team.”

Looking ahead to 2026, Brosix plans to continue investing in reliability, performance, and clarity across all supported platforms. Rather than introducing disruptive changes, the company’s roadmap emphasizes steady, well-tested improvements that help teams communicate effectively without disrupting established workflows.

Brosix is designed for organizations that want a focused communication tool without the noise or complexity often associated with larger collaboration platforms. The platform supports one-on-one and group messaging, file sharing, audio and video calls, screen sharing, and chat rooms, all within a private, well-managed communication environment.

A detailed overview of Brosix’s work in 2025 and its plans for 2026 is available on the company blog.

About Brosix

Brosix is a team communication and internal messaging platform built for companies that value stability, ease of use, and long-term reliability. It helps teams chat, share files, and communicate in real time through a private, secure and easy-to-manage platform that works out of the box, without complex setup or dedicated IT resources. Founded 20 years ago, Brosix is used by teams across different industries to keep internal communication simple, focused, and dependable. For more information, visit www.brosix.com.

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Stefan Chekanov
pr@brosix.com

Warp today announced the launch of Oz, a cloud-based platform for running, managing, and orchestrating coding agents at scale. With Oz, visibility, auditability, and developer control are built in, so organizations can deploy hundreds of coding agents in parallel without spending time and effort building custom infrastructure.

As teams increase their use of coding agents, they quickly run into practical limits. According to Industry research, while most organizations have adopted AI coding tools, fewer than one in ten have deployed agents in production. With 90% of enterprise software engineers predicted to use AI code assistants by 2028, the gap isn't adoption intent. It's the infrastructure to deploy agents across your organization with the governance, visibility, and automation required, especially for large and enterprise teams.

“Today, most agents run on individual laptops with no centralized visibility or audit trail,” said Zach Lloyd, founder and CEO at Warp. “Oz moves agents into the cloud so companies can run hundreds of agents safely and with full oversight. It’s the difference between giving engineers a faster bicycle and giving the organization a transportation system.”

With Oz, teams can:

• Run hundreds of parallel cloud agents to multithread complex development tasks
• Automate repetitive workflows such as feature-flag cleanup, documentation updates, security checks, or incident response
• Build applications on top of agents, including bug triage and incident response systems

Oz moves agents into secure, sandboxed cloud environments powered by Docker where agents can make multi-repo changes and leverage shared team context. Every agent run generates a shareable link and audit trail, which can be accessed via CLI or API by any team member behind access control. Environments can be hosted on Warp’s infrastructure or can be self-hosted for enterprise customers with custom security and networking requirements.

Developers using Oz can launch agents interactively or programmatically, run hundreds of agents in parallel, and schedule recurring workflows, without building their own infrastructure for sandboxing or tracking. While Oz is deeply integrated into Warp’s flagship product, Warp Terminal, it is usable as a standalone agent orchestration product wherever developers choose to build software.

Get started today by downloading Warp, visiting www.warp.dev/oz, or installing the Oz CLI.

About Warp

Warp is the platform for agentic development. What began as a reimagined terminal has evolved into an Agentic Development Environment where engineers orchestrate AI agents to build, deploy, and debug production software. Today, Warp is used by over 700,000 developers at companies including Docker, Ramp, and Peloton, as well as leading AI labs, Big Tech companies, and over half of the Fortune 500. The company was founded by Zach Lloyd, former engineering lead for Google Sheets and the Google Docs suite, and is backed by Sequoia Capital, GV, Sam Altman, Marc Benioff, and Dylan Field. Warp is based in New York and can be found online at www.warp.dev.

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Kathleen Eagan
press@warp.dev

SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX), operating as SKYX Technologies (the “Company” or “SKYX”), is a smart home technology company with more than 100 issued and pending global patents and a portfolio of 60 lighting and home décor websites. The Company is focused on establishing safety and intelligence as the new standard for homes and buildings.

SKYX today announced the introduction of its recently patented ceiling-mounted, plug-and-play SKYFAN & Turbo Heater, now available at Home Depot, supported by a newly launched branded SkyPlug page on homedepot.com. The dedicated digital storefront is designed to showcase the SKYFAN & Turbo Heater alongside SKYX’s broader portfolio of plug-and-play smart home solutions.

The availability of the SKYFAN & Turbo Heater through Home Depot, combined with the branded SkyPlug page, is expected to enhance product awareness, improve customer education, and support sales momentum throughout fiscal year 2026. This initiative aligns with SKYX’s strategy to expand its footprint across both retail consumer and professional contractor channels.

The SkyPlug page serves as a centralized resource highlighting SKYX’s growing lineup of safety-focused, easy-to-install smart lighting and home automation products, while educating consumers on the benefits of the Company’s patented plug-and-play platform.

The SKYFAN & Turbo Heater integrates a ceiling fan with a built-in turbo heating system, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional portable heaters. By relocating heat distribution and air circulation to the ceiling, the product enhances safety, optimizes energy performance, and improves room space efficiency. Designed for year-round use, the unit supports both cooling and heating needs in residential and light commercial settings.

Driven by early interest from customers and retail partners, SKYX plans to expand the Turbo Heater Ceiling Fan lineup with additional sizes, styles, finishes, and product configurations to address a wider range of residential and commercial applications. Manufacturing continues in collaboration with the Company’s production partners.

“Launching the SKYFAN & Turbo Heater at world leading home improvement retailer Home Depot with a new dedicated brand page marks an important step in scaling our product sales. Home Depot’s footprint and digital platform give us direct access to a broad customer base, supporting product discovery, education, and conversion. We believe this launch positions the Company for significant growth while expanding our market penetration,” stated Lenny Sokolow, CEO of SKYX Platforms Corp.

View SKYX’s new branding page at Home Depot.

Watch SKYX’s turbo heater ceiling fan in action.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) is a technology platform company focused on making homes and buildings safe, advanced, and smart as the new standard. As electricity is present in every home and building, SKYX is developing disruptive plug & play technologies designed to modernize traditional electrical infrastructure while improving safety, functionality, and ease of use. The Company holds over 100 issued and pending U.S. and global patents and owns 60 lighting and home décor websites serving both retail and professional markets. SKYX’s platform emphasizes high-quality design, simplicity, and enhanced safety, with applications intended for every room in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings worldwide. SKYX’s technologies support recurring revenue opportunities through product interchangeability, upgrades, AI-enabled services, monitoring, and subscriptions. The Company follows a “razor-and-blades” model, anchored by its advanced ceiling electrical outlet platform and an expanding portfolio of plug & play smart home products, including lighting, recessed and down lights, emergency and exit signage, ceiling fans, chandeliers, indoor and outdoor fixtures, and themed lighting solutions. Its plug & play technology enables rapid installation in high-rise buildings and hotels, reducing deployment timelines from months to days. SKYX estimates its U.S. total addressable market at approximately $500 billion, with more than 4.2 billion ceiling applications in the U.S. alone. Revenue streams are expected to include product sales, licensing, royalties, subscriptions, monitoring services, and the sale of global country rights. For more information, visit skyx.com or follow on LinkedIn. 

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PCG Advisory
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On February 3, the Embassy of Nigeria appointed CAR Inc. CEO Gao Dewu as Designated Representative of the embassy, and specially invited CAR Inc. to become its official designated car rental service provider.

Eager to expand the Nigeria-China business, Jimmy Patrick Ebi, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Nigeria in China, met with Gao in Beijing to discuss the matter. Ebi stressed that with the growth of infrastructure and transport in Nigeria, high-quality used cars from China and professional management will largely contribute to the modernization process of Nigeria's transport industry.

Gao said that the event reflected the Nigerian government’s trust in Chinese automobile circulation system, and his company will contribute to China-Nigeria economic and trade cooperation. He noted that in the future, CAR Inc. looks forward to taking Nigeria as an important fulcrum to promote Chinese used cars from scale-based export to quality-based and service-based export.

Since China initiated the pilot program for used car exports in 2019, such business has shown strong growth momentum. Luo Lei, vice-president of the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), noted that China’s used car exports are currently in a golden period due to policy dividends and market explosion.

"With over 400 million vehicles in the automotive fleet, a mature supply chain system, and cost-effective model options, China's used-car exports have a solid foundation," Luo said. "Meanwhile, China’s used car exports also need to forge a collaborative development framework guided by the government, driven by enterprises, and empowered by industrial associations. By implementing standardized and internationalized service systems, overseas market barriers can be overcome, forming a more competitive global used-car circulation network," he said.

The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued a notice on Nov. 14, 2025 that strengthened the management of used-car exports, which the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said is of strategic significance in the internationalization of China’s automobile industry.

According to automobile export data that CAAM release in 2025, China’s internationalization of automobiles has achieved remarkable results worldwide, with Chinese enterprises placing growing emphasis on overseas market expansion. It shows that China’s automobile exports reached a record high of 7.098 million units in 2025, marking a 21.1% year-on-year hike.

CAR Inc. noted that as China’s used car export scale continued to expand, building a sound service guarantee system overseas has become a decisive factor for Chinese enterprises to shift from “going global” to “taking root.”

Gao said that 2025 was an important node for CAR Inc. in bolstering used-car exports, with its annual export volume reaching 3,100 units. He stressed that in the increasingly competitive global used-car market, CAR Inc. not only exported high-quality second-hand cars to targeting nations, but also introduced mature testing standards, sales service systems, and after-sales experience to the local areas, forming a complete service chain covering vehicle preparation, quality inspection, cross-border logistics, destination delivery and after-sales support.

"At present, among the more than 20 countries and regions covered by CAR Inc.’s businesses, Nigeria is not only one of the largest export destinations, but also regarded as the most potential core market in the future," Gao said. "The long-term local demand in Nigeria for cost-effective, reliable, and durable models is highly consistent with the advantages of Chinese used cars in product structure, service life, and supply scale. The dual recognition of CAR Inc. by the Nigerian Embassy in China not only reflects the high affirmation of its comprehensive strength, but also showed the positive attitude of the Nigerian government towards China’s mature automobile circulation and travel service system," Gao said.

With the continued growth of China-Nigeria cooperation, Gao affirmed CAR Inc. will continue to play a leading role in widening businesses in Nigeria and the broader African market, providing a replicable sample for the globalization of China’s used-car industry.

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Laptop Outlet, one of the U.K.’s leading tech retailers, is proud to announce its achievement of R2 Certification, placing the company among a select group of U.K. refurbishers that meet the highest global standards for quality, safety, and responsible reuse of electronic devices.

The R2 Standard, widely recognised as the world’s leading certification for responsible electronics refurbishment, confirms that Laptop Outlet meets strict requirements across product testing, data security, environmental management, worker safety and quality assurance.

This certification strengthens the company’s existing portfolio of internationally recognised accreditations, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and Cyber Essentials Plus.

“Our commitment has always been to offer high-quality technology that people can trust,” said a spokesperson for Laptop Outlet. “Achieving R2 Certification reinforces our promise to deliver refurbished devices that perform like new while supporting a more sustainable future.”

Under the R2 framework, all refurbished products at Laptop Outlet follow a rigorous process that includes:

• Professional Refurbishment: Expert inspection, full diagnostic testing, and repairs to ensure reliable, high-performing devices. 
• 1-Year Warranty as Standard: Every refurbished item includes a full one-year warranty for added peace of mind. 
• Certified Data Sanitisation: Industry-grade data erasure guarantees that all previous data is securely removed. 
• Strict Quality Grading: Clear and honest grading (New Open Box, Manufacturer Certified-Excellent, Excellent, Very Good, Good) ensures shoppers know exactly what they are purchasing. 
• Eco-Friendly, Budget-Smart Value: High-quality devices at lower prices, helping customers save money while reducing e-waste. 

For customers, R2 Certification offers greater confidence in every purchase, from the reliability of the device, to the security of their data, to the sustainability of their choice. Whether buying for home, study or business, shoppers can trust that each refurbished laptop or PC meets some of the most rigorous standards in the industry.

About Laptop Outlet

Founded in 2010, Laptop Outlet is a leading U.K. retailer specialising in laptops, PCs, monitors, tech accessories, and professionally refurbished devices. With a focus on quality, value, and innovation, Laptop Outlet serves consumers, students, businesses, and public-sector organisations across the U.K. For more information, visit www.laptopoutlet.co.uk.

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Isabell Seiferling
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The Westlands Water District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Dec. 16, 2025 to certify the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and approve the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP). There were no lawsuits filed during the 30-day Statute of Limitations period for legal challenges, which means the certification of the PEIR is final and can no longer be challenged. This approval clears the way for VCIP project implementation.

VCIP is a master-planned renewable energy initiative that integrates solar generation, energy storage, and high-voltage transmission infrastructure into a coordinated, cost-effective development strategy. At full buildout, VCIP is expected to deliver up to 21,000 megawatts (MW) of solar generation and 21,000 MW of energy storage, supported by a new 500-kilovolt transmission system that connects clean energy directly to California’s grid. Upon completion, VCIP is projected to supply approximately one-sixth of California’s electricity needs by 2035.

VCIP has been strategically sited to utilize up to 136,000 acres of impaired or fallowed agricultural land in areas increasingly affected by reduced surface water supplies, groundwater depletion, and regulatory requirements under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).

“VCIP demonstrates how clean energy development can be done thoughtfully and at scale,” said Erica Brand, decarbonization strategy lead of The Nature Conservancy. “Siting solar and transmission infrastructure on fallowed ag land while accounting for local habitat and environmental considerations is a responsible approach that delivers climate, water, and economic benefits. California should prioritize projects like this to ensure we meet our climate targets on time.”

Certification of the PEIR positions Golden State Clean Energy, the master planner for VCIP, to proceed with the next development phase for VCIP, including design and engineering activities. Potential construction could begin as early as 2028, with initial project energization beginning in 2030.

“This milestone reflects years of careful planning and collaboration,” said Bob Dowds, CEO of Golden State Clean Energy. “Certification of the PEIR confirms that VCIP can move forward in an environmentally responsible way while delivering reliable, affordable clean energy. This project strengthens California’s energy resilience, reduces reliance on natural gas, and is an important step towards converting fallowed land to productive uses at a time when water scarcity is reshaping agricultural opportunity across the Valley. VCIP isn’t just about renewable energy development, it’s a strategic plan for water management, economic development and regional sustainability.”

Overall, labor leaders estimate VCIP will generate approximately 10,000 jobs over the life of the project, with roughly 80 percent filled by local workers. Additionally, the project will provide training programs, local tax revenues, and community benefits.

“VCIP represents exactly the kind of investment California needs,” said Bob Dean, business manager of IBEW Local 1245. “This project will create thousands of skilled construction and energy jobs, the majority filled locally, while helping California meet its clean energy goals. We appreciate the Westlands Water District and Golden State Clean Energy’s commitment to labor and to building long-term economic opportunity in the Valley.”

By integrating transmission planning from the outset, VCIP will streamline the development process. The master-planned approach reduces risk, and spreads transmission investments across a large-scale, integrated approach, making projects economically viable. VCIP will support water efficiency in the Valley, allow agriculture jobs to be retained, provide new construction jobs, generate significant tax revenue, and support California’s clean energy transition in a timely manner. When constructed, VCIP will provide much-needed new transmission infrastructure centrally within the state, enabling flexible and efficient distribution of electricity across California's grid. As a result, VCIP is projected to save California ratepayers approximately $850 million annually by delivering lower-cost in-state solar energy and displacing more expensive natural gas generation, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions (according to a study by consulting firm 1898 & Co.). These savings are estimated to exceed $9 billion by 2050, with benefits continuing to grow beyond that timeframe.

“VCIP shows how a strategic master-planned approach can deliver cleaner energy, good jobs, sustainable land use, and lower costs at the same time,” Dowds added. “It’s a model for how California can meet its climate goals while supporting local communities and strengthening the state’s economy.”

More information on the PEIR is available at: wwd.ca.gov/news-and-reports/environmental-docs/

More information on the 1898 & Co. report is available at: www.goldenstatecleanenergy.com/company-news/valley-clean-infrastructure-plan-cut-emission-save-billions

About Golden State Clean Energy

Golden State Clean Energy (GSCE) is a California-based renewable energy developer delivering grid-scale solutions that meet the state’s ambitious climate and reliability goals. GSCE is quickly becoming the leading infrastructure developer based in California, specializing in innovative master-planned projects for renewable energy, electric transmission, clean energy sources, storage and water. GSCE’s leadership team was the founding developer of the 2,700 MW Westlands Solar Park, one of the largest solar projects in the United States, known for its innovative private transmission infrastructure. GSCE is committed to building investable, accelerated, and integrated clean energy projects across California’s evolving power landscape. For more information, visit www.goldenstatecleanenergy.com.

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Michele Kline, founder of Kline Hospitality Consulting and a leadership performance coach working across corporate and youth sports sectors, has announced the launch of "STRETCH: The Truth About the Excuses That Keep You Small," a book and performance framework designed to address one of the most overlooked barriers to leadership and personal growth: fear disguised as logic. The book is designed to be a highly relatable, practical read that meets leaders in the real moments where fear most often shows up.

Developed through years of coaching leaders, teams, and young athletes, STRETCH challenges the belief that people are stuck because they lack motivation or discipline. Instead, the framework reveals how fear often presents itself as reasonable excuses such as “now isn’t the right time,” “I need to be more prepared,” or “this just isn’t realistic.” Over time, these patterns become automatic, shaping decision-making, communication, leadership behavior — quietly limiting growth. 

“At a time when burnout has become normalized and leaders are being asked to do more with less, awareness alone is not enough,” said Kline. “STRETCH focuses on the moment fear shows up and gives readers clear, relatable language and practical tools they can use immediately — without waiting for confidence or certainty to arrive.”

Unlike traditional leadership development models that rely heavily on insight and information, STRETCH is built on applied neuroscience, human performance principles, and real-world leadership communication strategies. The book is intentionally written to be direct, relatable, and easy to apply in real-life leadership moments.

Alongside the adult release, Kline has expanded the work through STRETCH Junior, a youth-focused adaptation created for young athletes and high-achieving kids ages 11 to 17. The program introduces emotional awareness, resilience, and self-trust early, using age-appropriate language and experiential tools. When parents and children engage with the material together, it creates shared language that strengthens connection and communication across generations — an increasingly rare advantage in high-pressure environments.

STRETCH builds on Kline’s broader body of work, including the 360° IMPACT Method, which has guided leadership, communication, and mindset programs across hospitality, sports, corporate, and education sectors. In 2025 alone, Kline coached more than 260 professionals and worked with over 70 youth and student athletes, supporting sustainable performance without burnout.

Kline is also the author of 360° IMPACT: A Guide to Live, Lead, and Serve in a More Colorful World and the creator of the 360° IMPACT Podcast. Her work has been featured in leading industry publications, and she has delivered keynote presentations for organizations including the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association and academic institutions such as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Looking ahead, Kline plans to scale STRETCH and STRETCH Junior through coaching, workshops, and cohort-based programs, while continuing work on her upcoming book, METHOD: Disruption with Direction, which challenges traditional leadership development models and focuses on making growth stick beyond the training room.

“Growth is not about doing more or pushing harder,” said Kline. “It starts with naming the truth about what is holding us back and choosing to move forward anyway.”

About Kline Hospitality Consulting

Founded in 2010, Kline Hospitality Consulting LLC is a leadership and performance consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations grow with clarity, connection, and purpose. Through coaching, leadership training, strategic facilitation, and the 360° IMPACT Method, the firm supports sustainable behavior change that integrates performance, wellbeing, and culture. The firm’s work integrates applied neuroscience, communication strategy, and human performance principles. Kline Hospitality Consulting works across all industries, helping leaders strengthen communication, elevate culture, and create results that last. For more information, visit www.klinehospitality.com.

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Michele Kline
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Oberheiden P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm is now accepting anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) whistleblower cases nationwide. Multiple federal agencies work with AML/BSA whistleblowers, and whistleblowers who come forward through the appropriate channels are entitled to financial rewards if their cases lead to successful enforcement actions.

The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) prohibit financial institutions, businesses, and individuals from facilitating or conducting a wide range of illicit financial transactions. This includes not only transactions conducted specifically to conceal the source of funds derived from illegal conduct, but transactions that involve sanctions violations and other statutory and regulatory violations as well.

Banks in particular play a central role in preserving the integrity of the U.S. financial systems and markets, and they have extensive compliance obligations under the AMLA and BSA. These include obligations to maintain AML programs, detect suspicious transactions, file currency transaction reports (CTRs), and file suspicious activity reports (SARs), among many others.

While multiple government agencies have oversight of banks’ and other parties’ AML/BSA obligations, these agencies all rely heavily on whistleblowers to come forward. These agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), among others.

“AML/BSA violations can not only compromise the integrity of the U.S. financial systems and markets, but they can also compromise national security,” says Oberheiden P.C.’s founding attorney, Nick Oberheiden, PhD. “As a result, the DOJ and other federal authorities take these violations very seriously.”

“However,” he continues, “these authorities often have no means of detecting AML violations and BSA violations on their own. This means that they rely heavily on whistleblowers to voluntarily provide information about violations that warrant civil or criminal enforcement action.”

Dr. Oberheiden explains that prospective whistleblowers who have independent knowledge of AML violations and BSA violations have various options for coming forward. “While one option is to file a claim under the federal AML Whistleblower Program, the DOJ, CFTC, SEC, and FinCEN all accept AML/BSA whistleblower claims under their whistleblower programs as well. Our attorneys can help prospective whistleblowers make informed decisions about whether to come forward; and, if they decide to come forward, our attorneys can help them do so through the most appropriate means.”

Oberheiden P.C. has extensive experience representing federal whistleblowers in AML/BSA cases as well as cases involving violations of a broad range of other federal statutes. According to Dr. Oberheiden, “Along with cases under the AMLA and BSA whistleblower provisions, our attorneys also handle whistleblower cases under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), Dodd-Frank Act (Dodd-Frank), False Claims Act (FCA), and numerous other federal statutes. As a result, we are intimately familiar with the federal whistleblower process, and by accepting AML/BSA cases nationwide, we hope to be able to help more individuals report violations and secure financial awards for their efforts.”

While monetary awards are available in many cases, Dr. Oberheiden emphasizes that this is not the only reason for prospective AML/BSA whistleblowers to consider coming forward. “Individuals who file BSA and AML whistleblower complaints are entitled to strict confidentiality, and taking retaliatory adverse employment action against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited. If a financial institution or any other business terminates a whistleblower’s employment or retaliates in any other manner, the whistleblower is entitled to compensatory damages and other appropriate remedies under federal law.”

Dr. Oberheiden continues, “Our experienced attorneys work alongside the government to protect whistleblowers’ identities, and our attorneys rely on their experience to help the government build strong cases for both civil penalties and criminal penalties in federal court. When financial institutions and other parties are held accountable for violating the law, they are much less likely to do so again in the future.”

Oberheiden P.C.’s attorneys are available now to speak with prospective AML/BSA whistleblowers nationwide. The firm serves as legal counsel for eligible whistleblowers at no out-of-pocket cost. Individuals who believe they may have information about BSA violations, anti-money laundering (AML) violations, or violations of federal sanctions laws are encouraged to contact the firm for a free and confidential consultation.

About Oberheiden P.C.

Oberheiden P.C. is a nationally practicing law firm with a focus on white-collar, national security, company audits, and federal litigation cases. Clients from 48 states have hired our team of former Justice Department prosecutors, former federal agents, and veteran litigation attorneys to protect their reputation, financial safety, and freedom. For more information, visit federal-lawyer.com.

Disclaimer

Oberheiden, P.C., is a whistleblower law firm headquartered in Dallas, TX, with a nationwide network of senior attorneys and consultants. The firm’s whistleblower lawyers are available to assist clients with exposing AML/BSA violations throughout the United States.

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Founding Attorney, Oberheiden P.C.
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+1 888-680-1745

Istanbul-based hair clinic, Hair Center of Turkey, announced the opening of a new patient support office in the Netherlands to strengthen services for European patients seeking hair transplant in Turkey. The new office is designed to support patients before and after their procedures in Istanbul, while all medical treatments will continue to be performed at the clinic’s headquarters in Istanbul.

The Netherlands office will serve as a coordination and support hub for European patients, assisting with consultation inquiries, treatment planning, travel coordination, scheduling, and post-procedure guidance. By providing local, time-zone-aligned support, the clinic aims to streamline communication and improve continuity of care throughout the treatment journey.

What the Expansion Signals for European Patients

The launch of the Netherlands office reflects a broader trend in medical tourism, as providers establish regional support hubs in key European markets. These offices focus on patient communication, planning, and follow-up, while clinical procedures remain centralized at specialized treatment facilities in Istanbul.

For European patients, the Netherlands office is intended to provide a clearer and more structured experience throughout the process. Patients can access information about treatment timelines, preparation requirements, and post-procedure expectations before traveling. The office also assists with gathering preliminary photos and basic medical information to support an initial clinical review, helping patients align expectations around goals, donor-area considerations, and available treatment approaches.

In addition, the Netherlands team supports travel and scheduling coordination, helping patients organize consultation times, procedure dates, and travel logistics. Post-treatment, the office serves as a point of contact for questions related to healing stages, washing routines, shedding, and regrowth timelines, while relaying medical inquiries to the clinical team in Istanbul when needed.

Why This Matters to International Patients

Medical travel often presents challenges related to planning, timing, and post-treatment support. Patients traveling abroad for procedures must navigate preparation requirements, travel arrangements, and recovery guidance after returning home. The Netherlands office aims to reduce uncertainty by providing consistent support in the patient’s local time zone and facilitating communication with the medical team when clarification is required.

At its Istanbul clinic, Hair Center of Turkey conducts hair transplant procedures under physician supervision, with anesthesiologist-supported sedation. The clinic limits the number of daily procedures and utilizes established techniques such as Sapphire FUE, FUE DHI, and Hybrid methods. Each treatment plan includes customized hairline design and structured graft placement based on individual patient needs.

Integrated service packages include accommodation, transportation, medications, and post-operative follow-up, with the goal of simplifying logistics and supporting continuity of care from treatment through recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the Netherlands office perform hair transplants?

No. All hair transplant procedures are performed at the clinic’s facilities in Istanbul.

What services does the Netherlands office provide?

Patient coordination, consultation requests, treatment planning communication, travel scheduling support, and post-procedure guidance.

Can patients receive a consultation in the Netherlands?

Patients can request pre-treatment discussions and planning support; doctors make final clinical decisions in Istanbul.

About Hair Center Of Turkey

Hair Center of Turkey is an Istanbul-based hair restoration clinic operating within a fully integrated clinical framework. The clinic limits the number of daily procedures to support individualized treatment planning, direct physician supervision, and focused patient care. All procedures are overseen by licensed doctors and performed with anesthesiologist-supported sedation, using established techniques such as Sapphire FUE, FUE DHI, and Hybrid methods. Treatment protocols include customized hairline design, systematic graft placement, structured recovery planning, and post-operative follow-up, with comprehensive packages that may also include accommodation, transportation, and related services. For more information, visit haircenterofturkey.com.

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Murat Sargaskar
murat@haircenterofturkey.com