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Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nationwide to Introduce Kadance Precision Health Management Program
Kadance's program offers members access to genomics-based testing, medication optimization and personalized cancer support services to enhance policyholder value COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide announced today that they are partnering with Kadance to offer Kadance's proactive, personalized genomics-based insights to life insurance customers through Kadance's Precision Health Management Program. Kadance is a membership program that provides access to advanced DNA-based testing, precision medicine, and expert clinical support to enable proactive, personalized care. It empowers members to make more informed, confident, and actionable health decisions with their doctors based on their genetics. 'Offering our eligible life insurance customers the opportunity to purchase Kadance's program gives Nationwide a distinctive way to deliver extraordinary care to our policyholders during times they need it most,' said Chuck Bremer, Vice President – Product of Nationwide's Life Insurance business. The program is now available for purchase to eligible Nationwide members who own a life insurance policy purchased through a LIBRA Insurance Partners brokerage general agency (BGA). 'Our BGAs continually seek innovative solutions that provide significant value and create opportunities for client engagement,' said Bill Shelow, President and CEO of LIBRA Insurance Partners. 'Kadance's Precision Health Management Program enhances our offerings and positions our agencies as leaders in delivering next-generation health management solutions.' The Kadance program features: Kadance can fill a gap for eligible customers who purchase the program by offering personalized health support and genomic insights outside the limits of traditional insurance coverage, giving each member's healthcare team the diagnostic resources needed to manage care with greater precision and effectiveness. 'Nationwide giving their customers the opportunity to purchase Kadance's program marks a meaningful shift in how life insurance can support individuals beyond financial protection,' said Darren Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, Kadance, Inc. 'Together, our organizations are aligning around a shared commitment to take care of members—not just at the point of claim, but throughout their health journey. By expanding access to precision medicine for those who purchase the program, especially services that are often unavailable or unaffordable through traditional health insurance, we're helping to close gaps in care and bring personalized support to more people when they need it most.' About Nationwide Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified financial services and insurance organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm, and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities, mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty, and surety; and pet, motorcycle, and boat insurance. Nationwide is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Kadance. Services described or promoted here are provided by Kadance. The Kadance program is not currently available to policyholders who reside in the state of New York. For more information, visit Subscribe today to receive the latest news from Nationwide and follow Nationwide PR on X. About LIBRA Insurance Partners LIBRA Insurance Partners is one of the largest insurance marketing organizations dedicated to serving independent brokerage general agencies and their affiliated financial professionals. LIBRA provides comprehensive insurance marketing, underwriting, technology, and educational resources, empowering partners to effectively serve their clients and enhance their competitive advantage. For more information, visit About Kadance Kadance is an award-winning, genomics-based precision health navigation company redefining how individuals access and benefit from personalized health insights. Operating at the intersection of life science, insurance, and health management, Kadance simplifies access to advanced technologies that help identify and reduce health risks, starting with cancer and pharmacogenomics. In 2024, Kadance was honored with the Global Innovation Award for its groundbreaking approach to integrating genomics into critical illness coverage. With a fully integrated, in-house genetics lab and a network of insurance carrier partnerships, Kadance delivers tech-enabled precision health solutions designed to drive proactive care and long-term impact. Kadance and its subsidiary, Kailos Genetics, LLC, are based at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit and follow Kadance on LinkedIn. This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss their specific situation with their financial professional. Nationwide, LIBRA and Kadance are separate non-affiliated companies. This information is general in nature and is not intended to be tax, legal, accounting, or other professional advice. The information provided is based on current laws, which are subject to change at any time, and has not been endorsed by any government agency. Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (NISC), member FINRA, Columbus, OH. Nationwide Retirement Institute is a division of NISC. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, Nationwide is on your side and Nationwide Retirement Institute are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company © 2025 Nationwide LAM-5853AO (04/25) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kadance, Inc.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Kadance Fredericksen named forever Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA — title retired
BAKER, Fla. – The Miss Florida Teen USA organization has officially retired the title of Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA — permanently awarding it to Kadance Fredericksen in her memory. UPDATE: NAS Pensacola lifts lockdown after reports of shots fired onboard Corry Station The announcement was made by Jaclyn Nesheiwat Stapp, director of Miss Florida Teen USA, in honor of Fredericksen's lasting impact on the pageant community. 'From this moment on, Kadance will always be the FOREVER Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA,' Lisa Fredericksen, Kadance's mother, shared in a statement. 'There are no words to fully express what this means to us.' Kadance, 18, died in a car crash on Feb. 17. She had been involved in pageantry for years and used her platform to support charitable causes, including founding 'Kada's Promise,' a nonprofit that donated more than 15,000 teddy bears to children in crisis. Her family said the title retirement is a meaningful tribute to her legacy. Wild black bear hunting may become legal soon in Florida 'It feels amazing. In one aspect, it's hard to believe that my daughter at 18 could have had such an impact. But at the same time, it doesn't surprise me. That's just who she was,' said her father, Matt Fredericksen. Kadance's family said future pageant contestants will now represent their city rather than Okaloosa County. 'She was more than a titleholder. She was a light in this world, and she will always be remembered that way,' Lisa Fredericksen said. Kadance had been accepted to Mississippi State University and Auburn University, where she planned to study veterinary medicine. She was also a National Honor Society member and recipient of the Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation Scholarship. Miss Florida Teen USA officials said the title retirement is a permanent decision, ensuring that Kadance's name will always be part of the pageant's history. Travis Lofton sentenced after killing Daphne restaurant manager 'We are grateful to everyone who continues to love and remember Kadance,' her mother said. 'She may not be physically here, but her love, kindness, and passion will never fade.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Miss Florida Contestant Kadance Fredericksen Died in a Car Crash ‘3 Minutes From Home,' Her Mom Says
Kadance Fredericksen, a Miss Florida Teen USA contestant, died in a car crash just 'three minutes from home,' says her mother, Lisa Fredericksen. Lisa, 48, spoke with People for a story published on Wednesday, February 19, two days after Kadance's death at the age of 18. The teen was driving in Santa Rosa County on Monday, February 17, when her car went over the center line and crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer. Kadance was pronounced dead at the scene. "She was literally three minutes from home," Lisa told the outlet, adding, 'I have no idea what happened.' Neither did the Florida Highway Patrol when they filed their report on Monday's crash, stating that Kadance's vehicle had crossed into the opposite lane 'for reasons unknown.' An investigation into the tragedy continues. Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Aubrey Plaza's Husband Jeff Baena and More Stars We've Lost This Year Lisa adopted Kadance seven years ago; her daughter had been abused earlier in her childhood. In 2024, Kadance was a finalist for the Miss Florida Teen USA title and was also crowned Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA. 'She came home one day and she said, 'Mama, can I do a beauty pageant?' "And I said, 'Well, yeah, but if you do a beauty pageant, you have to talk in front of people,' because she still didn't talk a whole lot,' Lisa said in her People interview, adding, "And she did it. She bought the ugliest dress she could find because she just wanted to be like a princess. She didn't win a thing. But she was hooked." Kadance had raised more than $25,000 for the Ronald McDonald House since volunteering at the charity starting in 2017. That year, she founded Kada's Promise, which provides teddy bears and blankets to kids in foster care, homeless shelters, abuse shelters and hospitals. Remembering Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince: Career Beginnings, Adoption Story Before Tragic Death 'During many dark times in my early childhood, the only thing that I could call my own or that made me feel safe was a single teddy bear that I received as a gift,' Kadance explained in a message on the organization's website. 'I carried him with me from house to house, couch to couch and clutched him tightly in the scariest times. It is from these memories that Kada's Promise was born.' According to Lisa, Kadance was the 'most kindhearted' person and 'only wanted everybody to be happy.' Her goal was to become a veterinarian. The day before she died, she had been awarded a full-ride scholarship at Mississippi State University, one of nine colleges that had accepted her as a student. "Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world,' Kadance's Miss Florida and Teen Florida USA Family said in a statement Tuesday. 'She was ambitious, driven, kind, and a leader among her pageant sisters," they continued. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who are mourning this devastating loss. May we honor her memory by carrying forward the light she so effortlessly shared with the world and our Florida pageant community."
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
City of Lynn Haven hosts 6th Annual Health Fair
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Healthcare providers got the chance to talk to Lynn Haven community members on Thursday at the city's 6th annual health fair. 30 vendors in health & wellness, vision, fitness, and more participated, like the American Red Cross, Bay County Vet Center, and Island Doctors. They met residents at the senior activity center across from the City Hall, talking about their services and answering questions or concerns. Candlelight vigil held in honor of Kadance former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA City official says this a great way to connect residents with resources. 'We had something to offer for a little bit of all of our practices. So it was very nice to see everyone get together out here today. And the community learned more about trying to stay on top of their wellness and health/ we always do things for the community and we always care about our residents. And those around us. So offering that health care is just a great way to show, extend our orchestration to them and like have a resource for them to come to,' Lynn Haven Communications Coordinator Ebonee Burrell said. City officials have not started planning next year's fair but they say they hope they can have it in City Hall with more vendors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Candlelight vigil held in honor of Kadance former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A small Panhandle community says goodbye to a young woman struck down in the prime of her life. Okaloosa County residents gathered on Wednesday night at the Baker High School football field for a candlelight vigil in honor of 18-year-old Kadance Fredericksen. Kadance was killed Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa County in a head-on traffic crash. She was a former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA and the Founder of 'Kada's Promise'. Family members, plan to continue 'Kada's Promise' in her honor. Parents of two teens injured by drunk driver in Panama City Beach file lawsuit The charity donated more than 12,000 teddy bears and blankets to children in need. Kadance had already received nine college acceptances and had plans to become a veterinarian. During Wednesday's vigil, friends and family shared their fondest memories of her. 'That this many people came together because they love her and they want to honor the legacy that she's leaving. I think it's important to focus on her legacy and Kata's promise and how uplifting she was to everybody and how she serves as a beacon of hope and light for not just young women, but young people across the world,' one vigil attendee said. A celebration of Kadance's life will be held on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. inside the multi-purpose room of Baker School. Organizers are expecting as many as a thousand people to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
