- Recorded Q3'26 revenue of KRW 1,490 billion and operating profit of KRW 640 billion

- Plant 5 ramp-up and U.S. manufacturing operations contribute to earnings performance

- Raised 2026 revenue growth guidance to 20% while advancing strategic investments in portfolio and capacity expansion

INCHEON, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.

"As global pharmaceutical pipelines become more diverse and supply requirements increasingly complex, the ability to execute consistently across manufacturing programs is ever more important," said John Rim, President and CEO of Samsung Biologics. "We are strategically expanding our manufacturing capacity, multi-modality capabilities, and global operations to address these evolving needs. Our priority is to translate these investments into sustainable growth through disciplined execution and a continued focus on delivering value to our clients."

Financial Highlights

Samsung Biologics reported third-quarter revenue of KRW 1,490 billion and operating profit of KRW 640 billion, supported by Plants 1 through 4 operating at full capacity and increasing contributions from Plant 5 as production ramps up. The company's Rockville manufacturing facility in Maryland, U.S., also contributed to revenue during the quarter, marking its initial contribution to the revenue following the acquisition.

Samsung Biologics continued to demonstrate strong commercial momentum, with cumulative contract orders exceeding USD 21.9 billion, reflecting sustained demand for its development and manufacturing services.

Business Updates and 2026 Outlook

Samsung Biologics updated its 2026 annual revenue growth guidance to 20%, up from its previous range of 15–20%, reflecting confidence in its operational performance and growth trajectory.

The company reinforced operational efficiency and coordinated resource management across its manufacturing operations, with a focus on consistent project execution and manufacturing continuity. Its ExellenS™ framework, built on standardized facility designs, processes, and digital technologies, supports operational consistency and manufacturing readiness across its network.

Samsung Biologics maintained stable manufacturing operations and workforce capabilities at its Rockville site while evaluating opportunities to optimize the facility for a broader range of client requirements. Together with operations at Songdo, the facility expands Samsung Biologics' geographic manufacturing presence and strengthens the company's ability to accommodate U.S. and global demand.

Samsung Biologics also expanded its global commercial presence with the opening of a sales office in the Netherlands, strengthening local engagement with European pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

In October, the company published the interim results of the PolyPeptide Group public tender offer, successfully meeting the acceptance offer condition with 87.92% participation rate. The planned acquisition will expand Samsung Biologics' service portfolio into peptide-based therapeutics, complementing its existing capabilities in antibodies and conjugates. PolyPeptide's specialized development and manufacturing expertise, together with its operations across Europe, the U.S., and India, is expected to further diversify Samsung Biologics' global CDMO services in a growing segment of the market.

To support its next phase of growth, Samsung Biologics announced a KRW 3 trillion rights offering to fund strategic investments, including the planned PolyPeptide acquisition and future manufacturing capacity expansion. The offering is scheduled to proceed with existing shareholder subscriptions in November, followed by a general public offering of any unsubscribed shares.

On the sustainability front, Samsung Biologics received an 'A' rating in the latest Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Ratings assessment demonstrating continued progress. The company also established a greenhouse gas emissions calculation system to improve emissions data management and strengthen its readiness for upcoming mandatory ESG disclosure requirements.

Looking ahead, Samsung Biologics remains focused on operational performance and disciplined implementation of strategic investments, while strengthening its capabilities to support clients across an expanding range of modalities and geographic markets.

For more details on performance and financials, please refer to the Earnings Release.

About Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea (KRX: 207940.KS) is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end integrated services that range from late discovery to commercial manufacturing.

With a combined biomanufacturing capacity of 785,000 liters across Bio Campus I and II in Korea, and 60,000 from the manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, U.S., Samsung Biologics holds total global manufacturing capacity of 845,000 liters. Samsung Biologics has also secured land for Bio Campus III, laying the groundwork for future capacity expansion to support next-generation therapies and emerging modalities.

Samsung Biologics leverages cutting-edge technologies and expertise to advance diverse modalities, including multispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, and mRNA therapeutics.

By implementing the ExellenS™ framework across its manufacturing network with standardized designs, unified processes, and advanced digitalization, Samsung Biologics ensures plant equivalency and speed for manufacturing continuity.

Samsung Biologics' global manufacturing and commercial network spans Korea, the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Samsung Biologics continues to invest in new capabilities to maximize operational and quality excellence, ensuring flexibility and agility for clients. Samsung Biologics is committed to the on-time, in-full delivery of safe, high-quality biomedicines, as well as to making sustainable business decisions for the betterment of society and global health. For more information, please visit https://samsungbiologics.com.

Media contacts

Claire Kim, Senior Director [email protected]

Becky Lee, Director [email protected]

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Provident Place Demonstrates Integral Concrete Waterproofing for Marine Environments

As coastal projects face rising groundwater salinity and saltwater intrusion, Provident Place in Pompano Beach, Florida offers a practical example of how integral crystalline waterproofing can help protect below-grade concrete structures in marine environments. In June 2026, The Penetron System was specified for the affordable senior housing community's foundation slab, retaining walls, and elevator pits.

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Designed by Anillo, Toledo, Lopez, a Miami-based architectural office, Provident Place is an affordable senior housing community for residents aged 62 and older. The development comprises two mid-rise buildings with 100 elevator-accessible rental apartments in one- and two-bedroom layouts, supported by amenities including a community room, fitness center, dog park, and covered pavilion with grills for outdoor gatherings.

For architects and builders working in coastal and marine-adjacent locations, the project highlights a growing design consideration: protecting below-grade concrete from water ingress, chloride exposure, and corrosion risk linked to saline groundwater.

"Increasing saltwater intrusion in Broward County, where Pompano Beach is located, and the resultant increase in the salinity of the community's groundwater can quickly lead to corrosion of below-grade concrete structures," notes Dale Williams, General Sales Manager for Penetron USA.

To address these durability requirements, Supermix, the ready-mix concrete supplier, provided a concrete waterproofing solution for the below-grade foundation slab, retaining walls, and elevator pits. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, and PENEBAR, a swellable waterstop for concrete joints, were specified as part of the concrete protection strategy.

Once added to the mix, the active ingredients in PENETRON ADMIX react to form a non-soluble crystalline structure throughout the pores and capillary tracts of the concrete. This permanently seals microcracks, pores, and capillaries against water or liquid penetration from any direction, helping provide long-term durability in aggressive marine environmental conditions.

"Provident Place is just the first stage in an ambitious revitalization of the Golden Acres neighborhood in Pompano Beach," adds Williams. "There are already plans to add a further four hundred units, which will offer more opportunities to prove the value of integral concrete waterproofing technology."

The PENETRON Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.

For more information on PENETRON waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup

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SISU truck runs on hydrogen and electricity - the chargeable battery-fuel cell hybrid answers the challenges of emission-free heavy-duty transport

In late 2026, a pilot project exploring the possibilities of using hydrogen and electricity to power heavy-duty transport on long haul journeys will begin in Finland. The pilot aims to develop technology that contributes to the EU's objective of emission-free heavy road freight transport.

ESPOO, Finland, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The pilot project, led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has introduced a high-tech hybrid truck combining electric mobility and hydrogen fuel cells in a unique way. The SISU Escalate truck, manufactured by Sisu Auto, runs primarily on electricity, and the hydrogen fuel cells serve as an alternative power source for quick charging on long haul assignments. The truck will start normal transport operation in late 2026, and its journey will be continuously monitored and measured through vehicle data and a digital twin.

"We will collect data on the technology, energy consumption, and overall functionality and reliability of different solutions. The vehicle will drive 540 kilometres per day, during which we will monitor how much electricity and hydrogen it is using," says Mikko Pihlatie, Research Professor at VTT.

The project involves several partners from Finland. The vehicle is manufactured by Sisu Auto, the battery system comes from IONCOR, Kempower supplies the MCS charging infrastructure, while Hevtec is responsible for the vehicle-side charging solution and the integration of the electric powertrain. The truck will be operated by Jylhä Logistics between Vuosaari harbour in southern Finland and the city of Jyväskylä in central Finland. The vehicle's first, full-electric version was tested in spring 2026 by logistics company Rauanheimo.

Monitoring reveals development areas

"By monitoring the truck for six months, we will gain data about the vehicle's performance, the ways different factors such as weather conditions impact consumption, and what limitations may occur in the operation of the vehicle. This information will help us develop the charging station network and optimise energy consumption," Pihlatie says.

The data will allow the pilot team to calculate the most economic ways of driving this kind of hybrid vehicle. Price data on hydrogen fuel and charging will enable the team to estimate how much energy should be loaded and where. The data is benchmarked against diesel-powered vehicles to assess cost benefits.

Finnish winter is a challenge

The truck will operate as an articulated vehicle and also take on regional distribution assignments in the Helsinki metropolitan area. It utilises Finland's first hydrogen fuel station built in Jyväskylä. There are charging stations at both ends of the long haul route, and a megawatt scale charging station will be built along it.

"A total of four trucks are piloted across Europe in this project, with different structures and power sources. SISU Escalate is the heaviest and longest of these. With its size and the difficult winter conditions in Finland, the operating environment of this truck is the most demanding of the four," says Pihlatie.

The vehicle will explore particularly how zero-emission powertrains and charging and fuel stations perform in vehicle configurations used in Finland and Sweden. The two countries use longer and heavier articulated vehicles weighing up to 76 tonnes, whereas in other parts of Europe, the total mass of articulated trucks tends to be around 40 tonnes. In this pilot, the gross vehicle combination weight is limited to 68 tonnes.

The truck includes a 650 kWh battery and, as a secondary power source, a fuel cell with a maximum power of 120 kW. Due to the hydrogen tanks and battery pack, the chassis is longer than usual for tractor units.

Truck full of high tech

The pilot is part of the EU-funded ESCALATE project, which aims to prove that a zero-emission heavy vehicle can operate reliably in real-world driving conditions.

"The SISU Escalate truck is not a product that will be launched in the market, but rather a means for testing the technology. With the learnings from the pilot, we can choose the best solutions for a product series developed for the market. The data will help us develop energy management systems and optimise driving with the battery to maximise the distance that can be driven with electricity. Hydrogen is, after all, the more expensive fuel," says Petri Kananen, Head of Development at Sisu Auto.

"Battery technology is a key element in the electrification of traffic. The pilot is carried out with a highly demanding setup: the modular battery platform must function in a 76-tonne articulated vehicle, in harsh winter conditions, and on a long-haul route," says Juuso Kelkka, Senior Manager of Technology Development at IONCOR. "With this truck, we can prove that a lithium-ion battery is a viable solution even in these conditions."

The vehicle will be on display at European Hydrogen Week in Brussels from 26 to 30 October.

For additional information:

Mikko Pihlatie, Research Professor, VTT

+358 400 430 395, [email protected] 

Petri Kananen Head of Development, Oy Sisu Auto Ab 

+358 50 468 1232, [email protected]

About ESCALATE

ESCALATE is a project funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme that brings together 37 partners from 13 countries to develop and demonstrate next-generation zero-emission powertrain solutions for heavy-duty transport.

The project not only develops new technologies but also helps build the broader ecosystem needed for the transition to zero-emission freight transport, including standards, infrastructure, and the knowledge base on which Europe's future heavy-duty transport system can grow.

Heavy-duty road transport is one of Europe's most challenging climate issues. Trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles account for approximately one quarter of the EU's road transport CO₂ emissions. Electrification alone is not sufficient to address the challenge, as long-haul freight operations require extensive driving range, full payload capacity, and rapid refuelling. Current battery technologies alone cannot fully meet these requirements.

Project website: ESCALATE project website

Further information on VTT:

Kirsi Jaatinen

Communications Manager

+358 20 722 6757, [email protected] 

www.vtt.fi

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FREMONT, Calif. and BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging will exhibit together at Smart City Expo World Congress, November 3–5, 2026, at Fira Barcelona Gran Vía.

The two companies proposed AI-VIVA (Vision Intelligence for València and Arterials) and is selected as a finalist in the fifth urban challenge of Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility (BILM), on the application of artificial intelligence to traffic-light regulation. AI-VIVA combines AglaiaSense's edge-AI traffic solutions with Leopard Imaging's patented privacy architecture. At the show, the team will give a live demonstration of AglaiaSense's signature MS500 and GS500 cameras, with the AglaiaSense AI Box, powered by NVIDIA, which adds local processing to coordinate groups of neighboring intersections.

The cameras analyze images inside the device, using the Sony IMX500 and IMX501 intelligent vision sensors. They count and classify vehicles, buses, cyclists and pedestrians in real time. Raw video is discarded on the device within 400–800 milliseconds, and only anonymous metadata is transmitted. Cities can feed that data into signal-control software to adapt traffic lights to real demand.

"Cities want safer, smoother streets without turning every crossing into a surveillance point," said Leon Luo, CEO of AglaiaSense. "Being named a finalist in Barcelona tells us the approach resonates."

"Privacy has to be built into the camera, not added later," said Bill Pu, CEO of Leopard Imaging.

AglaiaSense's solutions are deployed across North America and Asia, and the company won first place in the Pedestrian Safety Challenge Hackathon, run by the Edge AI Foundation (formerly the tinyML Foundation) and the City of San José. In field tests, the systems achieved detection and counting accuracy above 95%. The City of Lakewood, Colorado, compared the GS500 with traditional IP cameras and LiDAR on real roads and found it more accurate, more energy-efficient, and less costly to deploy. At a high-risk crossing where pedestrians often crossed outside the crosswalk, the system alerted approaching drivers in real time.

Visit us at Pavilion 3, Level 0, Street D, Stand 71. To book a meeting, email [email protected].

About AglaiaSense

AglaiaSense, is an edge-AI company specializing in privacy-first, vision-based sensing for smart cities. Its GS500 and MS500 cameras run AI on the image sensor to count and classify road users in real time and send only anonymous metadata.

About Leopard Imaging

Leopard Imaging is a global leader in high-definition embedded cameras and AI-based imaging solutions in industries including automotive, aerospace, drones, IoT, and robotics.

Media contact:

Cathy Zhao

+1 (408) 263-0988

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) today announces that it has appointed Deborah Waterhouse as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CSL from 1 February 2027. The appointment was made following an extensive global search process conducted by CSL's Board of Directors. 

Ms Waterhouse is a proven commercial leader with more than 25 years' experience managing complex global specialty pharma companies across the U.S., the U.K., continental Europe and Australia.  

Since 2017 Ms Waterhouse has been the CEO of ViiV Healthcare, a joint venture majority owned by GSK with Shionogi as a shareholder. ViiV is a leading specialist in HIV and had sales of £7.7 billion during GSK's 2025 financial year[i]. Additionally, Ms Waterhouse serves as the President of GSK Global Health.

Ms Waterhouse has previously led GSK's U.S. vaccines business and its U.S. Primary Care business and has held several other senior executive positions, including GSK's General Manager for Australia and New Zealand between 2008 and 2012.

CSL Chair Dr Brian McNamee said, "In February this year we said CSL's next chief executive would need the ability to continue the momentum of our commercial performance, renew our pipeline and simplify our operations without losing the science and purpose that built this great company. Deborah has done all those things on multiple occasions. Deborah is an outstanding global leader with a proven ability to grow complex businesses."

"She has grown a focused biopharmaceutical business and renewed the franchise at ViiV by driving the development and commercialisation of the next generation of medicines to support patients. She knows the United States, she knows Australia and she knows how to build pipelines and manage partnerships. A world-class and purpose-driven executive, she is the right person to lead CSL in its next chapter of growth. The Board's decision to appoint Deborah was unanimous."

Ms Waterhouse said, "CSL is one of the great companies in our industry, and I saw what it means to Australia when I lived and worked in Melbourne. Its people save lives every day, from the staff who collect plasma at the donation centres to the scientists and operators who develop and manufacture the medicines and vaccines. The foundations are strong. My job is to continue the momentum and evolve the path into reliable growth for patients and shareholders."

Ms Waterhouse will retain her base in the U.K. She will spend significant time in Australia, the U.S. and in CSL's major markets and operational centres. Gordon Naylor will continue as Interim CEO and Managing Director until 1 February 2027. He will conduct an appropriate transition with Ms Waterhouse and will resume his role on the Board as a non-Executive Director. 

A biography for Ms Waterhouse is set out in Attachment 1.

The key components of Ms Waterhouse's employment contract, including her remuneration structure, effective from 1 February 2027 are set out in Attachment 2.

Authorised for lodgement by:

Fiona Mead

Company Secretary

Attachment 1: 

Career Summary for Ms Waterhouse

Attachment 2:

Key Employment Terms for Ms Waterhouse

[i] According to GSK's FY25 accounts

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Respiratory Adverse Events of Weight-Loss Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 123 studies evaluating respiratory adverse events of weight-loss drugs largely in general populations, with only one study specific to asthma patients. Liraglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and naltrexone-bupropion showed no increased respiratory adverse events versus placebo, though nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory infections were common across drugs regardless of dose. Overall trial quality was rated low risk of bias, but evidence specific to asthmatic patients remains sparse, limiting firm conclusions for that subgroup. Urgent Care clinical implications: There was no evidence of increased respiratory harm associated with weight-loss drugs compared with placebo, suggesting a reassuring respiratory safety profile in the general population. However, evidence specifically focused on individuals with asthma remains limited. Full Access: Annals of the American Thoracic Society

Reliability of Physical Examination Findings in Youths Diagnosed With Pneumonia

A national PECARN-affiliated study led by Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago examined 252 children diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia in emergency departments and found substantial disagreement between examiners on key auscultatory findings, including crackles, decreased breath sounds, and rhonchi. This mirrors earlier work (Florin et al., 2017) showing only fair-to-moderate interrater reliability for most CAP exam findings, with just wheezing, retractions, and respiratory rate reaching acceptable agreement. The authors conclude that physical exam alone is often insufficient to confidently diagnose pediatric pneumonia, reinforcing the value of adjunctive data. Urgent Care clinical implications: Current guidelines, including those from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, recommend that clinicians rely on physical examination findings to diagnose pediatric CAP in outpatient settings. However, the substantial variability in how these findings are recognized across clinicians suggests that use of auscultatory findings alone is not a reliable method for diagnosing CAP in youths. Full Access: JAMA

Whole-Blood Point-Of-Care Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein and Ubiquitin C-Terminal Hydrolase L1 Biomarkers After Traumatic Brain Injury in the US: A Prospective Diagnostic Prediction of Intracranial Injury on Head CT

This prospective, multicenter regulatory trial showed biomarkers have a 96.5% sensitivity and 96.5% negative predictive value for detecting traumatic intracranial CT abnormalities, with a 3.5% false negative rate, and none of the false negatives required neurosurgical intervention. Specificity was lower at 40.3%, and all 14 lesions requiring potential neurosurgical intervention were correctly flagged as “elevated” by the test. The biomarkers are FDA-approved and now included in the ACS Trauma Quality Program 2024 Best Practices Guidelines for reducing unnecessary CT imaging. Urgent Care clinical implications: A negative point-of-care GFAP/UCH-L1 result (within 12–24h of injury) can support safely deferring head CT and considering outpatient management/referral for a stable mild-TBI patient (GCS 15), while an elevated result still warrants ED referral for imaging given the test’s low specificity (high false-positive rate). Full Access: The Lancet

FDA Authorizes Avulux Lens for Migraine-Related Light Sensitivity

The FDA granted De Novo marketing authorization to Avulux, an optical filtering lens for patients 12 and older with episodic migraine-associated light sensitivity — the first FDA-recognized device class in this category. Unlike traditional sunglasses, the lenses selectively filter light at 480nm (high blue) and 590nm (red/amber) wavelengths linked to triggering or worsening migraine attacks, while letting the rest of the visible spectrum through. It’s intended as a nonpharmacologic adjunct to standard migraine care, not a replacement, and is available over the counter. Urgent Care clinical implications: For patients presenting with acute migraine and prominent photophobia, this offers a low-risk, non-drug adjunct clinicians can mention alongside standard abortive therapy — but evidence for direct pain relief is modest and it shouldn’t delay or substitute for appropriate pharmacologic treatment, especially in moderate-to-severe attacks. Full Access: MRP

September 10, 2026

Last week, UCA Chief Executive Officer Steve Sellars attended and kicked off the inaugural Ohio Urgent Care Coalition Legislative Summit in Columbus.

The event brought together legislators, healthcare leaders and policy experts to discuss the issues impacting Urgent Care, and to explore opportunities for collaboration. This collaboration is a demonstration of what can happen when operators, brands and competitive interest come together around issues that matter to patients, employers, communities and the entire Urgent Care industry.

“Collaboration around issues like access, workforce, appropriate regulation and reimbursement makes all of us stronger.” – Steve Sellars, MBA

A full recap of the event will be shared in UCA’s Advocacy newsletter on Tuesday, September 15.

Great Urgent Care starts with exceptional people. That’s why UCA is excited to co-present the Staff Excellence Award with Experity at this year’s Limelight Awards. We want to recognize the individuals who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding patient care, elevate the patient experience and strengthen their teams every day.

This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the people who make Urgent Care exceptional.

Nominations are now open and must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Help recognize the unsung heroes of Urgent Care by nominating a deserving colleague today.

We’re excited to see the Southeast Regional Urgent Care Association (SERUCA) launch this valuable educational opportunity.

Join SERUCA’s free webinar, on Demystifying the Shoulder Exam on September 22. This free webinar will provide practical, real-world insights to help clinicians confidently assess and manage one of the most common musculoskeletal presentations in Urgent Care.

All are welcome to attend! Be sure to register and reserve your spot.

COVID-19 positivity rates are rising across the United States, reaching 4.6% as of August 22, according to CDC data, even as the FDA has approved four updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant. The newly approved vaccines include formulations from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Sanofi/Novavax, with eligibility focused on adults age 65 and older and individuals with certain high-risk conditions.

While the overall burden of serious COVID-related illness remains relatively low, public health experts are watching closely after last year’s late-summer surge saw positivity rates climb to 12%. The seasonal increase has prompted questions about whether another back-to-school spike could emerge in the coming weeks.

Join Urgent Care professionals from September 23 – 25 at the California Urgent Care Association’s (CalUCA) Western Regional Urgent Care Conference in Santa Ana, CA. This event brings together owners, operators, clinicians, marketers and industry partners for three days of education, networking and collaboration focused on the future of Urgent Care.

Attendees will gain actionable insights on clinical best practices, operational excellence, technology innovations, regulatory developments and emerging leadership strategies. Whether you’re looking to enhance patient care, strengthen your organization or build valuable industry connections, the Western Regional Conference offers an unmatched opportunity to learn from experts, share ideas and grow alongside peers who are shaping the industry.

Registration is open for the 2026 North East Regional Urgent Care Association (NERUCA) Conference from October 4 – 6 in Montville, CT. This is where Urgent Care owners, operators, clinicians and vendors will convene for an enriching experience focused on Urgent Care leadership and hands-on skills development.

This dynamic event aims to address pressing industry challenges while offering essential continuing medical education (CME) courses for providers.

Attendees will have ample networking opportunities to connect, share insights and explore collaborative solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of Urgent Care.

AFC Urgent Care Wichita has earned Accreditation, Urgent Care Certification, Occupational Health Certification, Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation and Specialty Training Commendation recognition for its center in Kansas.

This initial achievement reflects the organization’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency in patient care. These distinctions highlight AFC Urgent Care Wichita’s dedication to exceptional patient experiences, clinical excellence and operational best practices.

AllMed Urgent Care, PC, serving three centers across New York, has successfully renewed its Accreditation and Urgent Care Certification.

This outstanding achievement reflects an ongoing commitment to excellence and highlights the dedication, collaboration and operational discipline required to uphold these high standards. This reinforces their position as a leader in delivering trusted, high-quality care while ensuring safety, consistency and accountability across all three locations.

The College of Urgent Care Medicine is proud to welcome Michael Stephens, MSN, AAS-EMTP, APRN, FNP-C, FCUCM, in our latest class of Fellows.

Michael brings a diverse healthcare background spanning emergency medical services, hospice care, home health and Urgent Care. Currently serving as a Nurse Practitioner and Lead APP for Pelican Urgent Care/Ochsner Health, he provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages while helping lead clinician recruitment, onboarding, quality improvement initiatives, staff development and clinical operations across multiple clinic locations.

Known for his strong leadership and dedication to clinical excellence, his career reflects a steadfast commitment to improving patient outcomes, supporting colleagues and advancing the role of advanced practice clinicians within Urgent Care.

We congratulate Michael Stephens, MSN, AAS-EMTP, APRN, FNP-C, FCUCM on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the specialty of Urgent Care.

The College of Urgent Care Medicine is proud to welcome Huai Lee Phen, MD, FCUCM, in our latest class of Fellows.

Dr. Phen is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, USAF Flight Surgeon, educator and Urgent Care leader whose career spans clinical care, academic medicine and military service. As a Staff Physician with Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care and Core Faculty member for the GoHealth Urgent Care Fellowship Program, he combines clinical excellence with a passion for mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

In addition to his contributions to Urgent Care and academic medicine, Dr. Phen serves as a Flight Surgeon Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve, providing aeromedical readiness evaluations and operational medical support for military aircrew. His unique combination of clinical, academic and military experience exemplifies the leadership, service and excellence recognized through Fellowship.

We congratulate Huai Lee Phen, MD, FCUCM on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the advancement of Urgent Care medicine.

The College of Urgent Care Medicine is proud to welcome Scott A. Fiorini, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, RT(R)(ARRT), FCUCM, in our latest class of Fellows.

A board-certified Physician Associate with more than a decade of experience in emergency medicine, Urgent Care, occupational medicine and diagnostic imaging, Scott has built a distinguished career centered on clinical excellence, provider development and quality improvement. His unique background combines advanced clinical training with expertise in medical imaging, occupational health and emergency medicine, allowing him to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based patient care across a variety of healthcare settings.

Throughout his career, Scott has served in numerous leadership and educational roles, including Advanced Practice Provider Director, APP and Physician Scheduling Coordinator, and Primary Clinical Preceptor. A passionate mentor and educator, he has helped shape the development of future healthcare professionals while promoting best practices in clinical care.

We congratulate Scott A. Fiorini, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, RT(R)(ARRT), FCUCM on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the future of Urgent Care medicine.

Interested in becoming a Fellow? Learn more below.

Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.

Tuesday, September 15 | 11 am – 12 pm CT

More healthcare organizations are exploring voice AI, but figuring out where to start can be tricky. This session is a chance to understand how the technology works, see where it’s already being used, and learn what to consider before making an investment.

Join Teresa Asma, COO at Solv, and Kapeesh Saraf, CPO at Solv, for a 45-minute session on what voice AI looks like in practice, with insights from more than 1 million patient calls, real call examples, and a look at where the technology is headed next.

Learning Objectives:

Wednesday, September 30 | 2 pm – 3 pm CT

Who is this session for:

Urgent Care owners and decision makers who want strategies for DME and bracing profitability – either by cost avoidance or by revenue generation; in order to improve financial performance without increasing administrative load.

Conversation highlights:

Featured speakers:

Urgent Insights are timely conversations impacting the business of Urgent Care.

This session is sponsored by Enovis as part of the UCA Urgent Insights series. Urgent Insights is a sponsored educational discussion facilitated by the Urgent Care Association (UCA). Sponsorship and participation do not constitute endorsement by UCA of any company, product, service, recommendation, position, or viewpoint expressed during the session.

September 24, 2026

For years, our Annual Convention has brought together Urgent Care clinicians, operators, executives and industry partners to learn, connect and grow.

We’re excited to introduce an experience that better reflects what this gathering has become:

𝗨𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭 – 𝟰

Why Convergence? Because this event is 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. It’s where operators, clinicians, executives, and industry partners 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲.

At UCA Convergence, your experience is built around your goals:

While some things have changed, our commitment remains the same: bringing together the Urgent Care community to learn, lead and elevate our field.

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭-𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Great Urgent Care starts with exceptional people. That’s why UCA is excited to co-present the Staff Excellence Award with Experity at this year’s Limelight Awards. We want to recognize the individuals who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding patient care, elevate the patient experience and strengthen their teams every day.

This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the people who make Urgent Care exceptional.

Nominations are now open and must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Help recognize the unsung heroes of Urgent Care by nominating a deserving colleague today.

A study highlighted in the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine explored how computer use during patient visits impacts the patient experience. The findings suggest that while electronic health records are essential to care delivery, the way clinicians use computers in the exam room can influence patient perceptions of communication, engagement and overall satisfaction.

For Urgent Care clinicians, the takeaway is clear: maintaining eye contact, explaining how technology supports care and balancing screen time with patient interaction can help preserve the personal connection patients value. As technology continues to play a larger role in healthcare, thoughtful exam room communication remains a key driver of patient satisfaction and trust.

Registration is open for the 2026 North East Regional Urgent Care Association (NERUCA) Conference from October 4 – 6 in Montville, CT. This is where Urgent Care owners, operators, clinicians and vendors will convene for an enriching experience focused on Urgent Care leadership and hands-on skills development.

This dynamic event aims to address pressing industry challenges while offering essential continuing medical education (CME) courses for providers.

Attendees will have ample networking opportunities to connect, share insights and explore collaborative solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of Urgent Care.

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care has successfully renewed its Accreditation, Urgent Care Certification and Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation across 42 centers serving Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

This achievement demonstrates Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency in patient care. By renewing these distinguished recognitions, the organization continues to showcase its dedication to clinical excellence, exceptional patient experiences, operational best practices and continuous improvement across its growing network of centers.

Walk In MD Clinic Urgent Care has successfully renewed its Accreditation, Urgent Care Certification, Occupational Health Certification and Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation across its two centers in Massachusetts.

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Don’t forget: Accredited and Certified centers with the current Standards Manual receive a $500 registration discount.

Whether you’re preparing for your first survey or looking to strengthen your Accreditation efforts, this workshop delivers the guidance, resources and support you need to move forward with confidence.

Seats are filling quickly. Secure your place today before registration reaches capacity.

Looking for practical strategies to improve STI care in the Urgent Care setting?

In collaboration with Roche, we are proud to offer 𝗦𝗧𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲, an on-demand educational resource designed for those seeking actionable approaches to screening, testing, treatment and patient engagement.

Explore expert insights, real-world considerations and strategies you can apply in practice at your convenience.

Thank you to all the Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates who bring expertise, compassion and excellence to Urgent Care every day. Your dedication helps deliver high-quality care to countless patients and communities across the country.

Looking to connect with fellow APCs, share insights and grow your impact in Urgent Care? Join the 𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗦𝗜𝗚) and become part of a dedicated community of NPs and PAs shaping the future of the specialty.

Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.

Tuesday, October 6 | 11 am – 12 pm CT

Join Vertex’s expert-led discussion on a treatment for acute pain in adults. Explore the product’s clinical trial results and learn how to identify patients who may benefit from this treatment.

Wednesday, October 7 | 12 pm – 1 pm CT

M&A can be a powerful path to growth, but why would you ever walk away from a clinic with strong revenue and positive patient reviews?

Carbon Health co-founder Caesar Djavaherian shares lessons from the company’s M&A journey, including what operators should examine before a deal, the chart-level signals that can reveal risks to revenue quality, and the assumptions that often lead buyers in the wrong direction.

Join us on October 7 to learn how Carbon Health built greater oversight into its M&A process and what Caesar would evaluate first knowing what he knows now.

Wednesday, September 30 | 2 pm – 3 pm CT

Who is this session for:

Urgent Care owners and decision makers who want strategies for DME and bracing profitability – either by cost avoidance or by revenue generation; in order to improve financial performance without increasing administrative load.

Conversation highlights:

Featured speakers:

Urgent Insights are timely conversations impacting the business of Urgent Care.

This session is sponsored by Enovis as part of the UCA Urgent Insights series. Urgent Insights is a sponsored educational discussion facilitated by the Urgent Care Association (UCA). Sponsorship and participation do not constitute endorsement by UCA of any company, product, service, recommendation, position, or viewpoint expressed during the session. Opinions, data, and recommendations shared by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of UCA.

Tuesday, October 13 | 12 pm – 1 pm CT

Human trafficking can go unnoticed in healthcare environments, even when professionals are in a position to observe potential indicators. Save the date for Human Trafficking: The Crime Hidden in Plain Sight, a UCA webinar featuring Thomas Ruck. Participants will explore potential indicators, appropriate response strategies, reporting considerations and ways to increase team and organizational preparedness.

Pediatric Asthma Flares Rise After School Resumes

Pediatric asthma flares spike sharply once school starts, with a French 2025 dataset showing the peak hitting in week two of the new term — ED visits jumped 135% and urgent home-care calls rose 111%. Drivers include increased exposure to respiratory viruses, allergens, and indoor pollutants, combined with interruptions in controller treatment during summer break. Classroom exposure to VOCs and formaldehyde, plus irregular or skipped maintenance medication over the summer, compound the risk. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Clinicians should review each child’s asthma control, confirm inhaler technique, and update their written action plan. Push flu vaccination early so protection kicks in before viral season ramps up — clinician recommendation remains one of the biggest levers for parent uptake. Full Access: Medscape

Fertility Treatments and the Risk of Kawasaki Disease Among Offspring

This nationwide Japanese birth cohort study found that fertility treatments were linked to a higher risk of Kawasaki disease before age 5. Compared with spontaneous conception, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination and IVF all raised risk by roughly 40–60%, while ICSI showed no increased risk. Researchers suspect the hormonal and epigenetic effects of ovarian stimulation and lab-based fertilization may drive this. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Urgent Care clinicians should ask about conception history when evaluating a young child for possible Kawasaki. Full Access: JAMA

Gestational Hypertension Has Increased, Affecting 1 in 10 Pregnancies

A CDC report analyzing US birth certificate data from 2016–2024 found that gestational hypertension rates jumped 73%, from 6% to 10.4% of pregnancies. That’s a rise from roughly 236,000 to over 377,000 cases a year. The increase was seen broadly across the population, not just in specific subgroups. Experts link the trend to rising rates of obesity, gestational diabetes and older maternal age at pregnancy. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Urgent Care clinicians seeing pregnant patients should screening BP during every visit, even in low-risk visits and should refer urgently for signs suggesting progression to preeclampsia. Full Access: JAMA

Are E-Scooters More Dangerous Than Motorcycles and Bicycles?

This UK study compared e-scooter, motorcycle and pedal-cycle trauma using national registry data (2020–22) and rental operator data (33M+ rides). E-scooter riders had over 3x the risk of traumatic brain injury and vascular trauma compared to motorcyclists, plus higher internal organ injury risk—though fewer fractures. Helmet use was rare (under 6%), kids made up a disproportionate injury share, and women faced higher injury severity. Crash rates tracked with local deprivation, while injuries were more severe in wealthier areas. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Urgent Care clinicians should consider a lower threshold for imaging in e-scooter trauma given the outsized TBI and abdominal/vascular injury burden, even without an obvious fracture. Ask about helmet use and counsel accordingly, especially with pediatric and female patients. Full Access: Nature

Cefepime and Mortality—A Dosing Problem, Not a Drug Problem

A meta-analysis of 110 trials found cefepime linked to higher 30-day mortality than other β-lactams, most clearly in adults, febrile neutropenia or severe infections, and at higher doses. That conflicts with the FDA’s earlier finding of no added risk. The authors and an accompanying commentary still don’t recommend dropping the drug. They call all-cause mortality a blunt outcome in critically ill patients, and suggest the deaths may reflect under- or overexposure rather than the drug itself. Cefepime’s safety margin is narrower than that of other β-lactams, so dosing matters. Urgent Care clinical implications: This shouldn’t change practice for typical Urgent Care use, but dose cefepime carefully for renal function and watch for neurotoxicity (confusion, myoclonus) in older adults. Full Access: JAMA

Infant Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Childhood Asthma: A Nationwide Registry-Based, Sibling-Controlled, And Genome-Wide Association Study

Researchers combined Finnish registry data on nearly 1 million children with Nordic genetic cohorts to ask whether severe infant RSV causes childhood asthma or just flags kids already prone to it. Children hospitalized with RSV in their first year had about 3.7 times the risk of later recurrent wheeze or asthma, and the link held in sibling comparisons. Unaffected siblings also had about double the usual rate, so family susceptibility plays a part too. RSV-related wheeze started earlier, needed more inhaled steroids at ages 1–2, faded after age 5, and came with lower eosinophils, which suggests a more transient, less allergic pattern. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Expect early, non-allergic wheeze in children with a history of RSV hospitalization, and reassess the need for controller therapy over time rather than assuming lifelong asthma. Ask about infant RSV history, and reassure families that many of these children improve by school age. Full Access: The Lancet

Most Americans Know How to Control Mosquitoes; Many Unsure How to Use Insect Repellent

A new Annenberg survey found that most people know the basics: 82% say preventing bites and controlling mosquitoes at home is the best defense against West Nile and dengue, and 64% routinely take precautions. Knowledge of how to use repellent is much weaker. Only 31% know to apply sunscreen first and repellent second, 15% know repellent shouldn’t go under clothing, and 18% know to look for an EPA-registered product. Only 16% worry about catching one of these diseases, and 56% can’t identify West Nile symptoms. The CDC has reported 504 human West Nile cases in 41 states so far this year, 363 of them neuroinvasive. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Clinicians should counsel on repellent: EPA-registered products, sunscreen first, nothing under clothing, none for infants under 2 months. Keep West Nile on the differential for febrile or neurologic presentations during mosquito season, since patients often won’t connect their symptoms to a bite. Full Access: APCC

Nationwide Increase in Reported Human Rabies Exposures: Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis Administration

CDC issued a Health Advisory on September 10 about a nationwide rise in rabies exposures and errors in post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Rabies inquiries to CDC were up 17% in July and August compared with last year, and use of rabies vaccine and HRIG rose about 33% and 76%. Supplies are fine, but mistakes lead to unnecessary treatment, adverse effects, and cost. The most common errors are gluteal vaccine injections, poor HRIG infiltration of wounds, mixing HRIG and vaccine in one syringe or site, and giving HRIG to previously vaccinated patients. Urgent Care Clinical implications: Do a careful risk assessment before starting PEP, check prior vaccination and immune status, and call your health department. Full Access: CDC