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Boston-based Lifeguard Games, a kid-focused health education game company that did business as Wellapets, has changed its name to Wizdy and launched its first app, called Wizdy Pets, which teaches children about asthma management.

About the author: @DanGebremedhin is a Senior Associate at Flare Capital Partners, an early stage Health Technology and Services focused VC Firm.

Philadelphia-based accelerator Dreamit Health has announced that in its next class, it will offer the startups the option to keep their equity if they do not accept cash from the program.

There are many approaches to using digital technology to promote medication adherence, from tiny sensors embedded in pills to Bluetooth-connected pill boxes, to simple reminder apps.

Encino, California-based mPulse Mobile has raised an additional $8.

Health kiosk company higi has raised $40 million from its existing investors.

San Francisco-based Healthline Media, a consumer health website, raised $95 million from Summit Partners as part of a spin-off from its parent company, Healthline Networks.

France-based Kolibree, which has developed a smartphone-connected electric toothbrush, raised $4 million from SOSV, SEB Alliance, Innovacom, Cap Horn, and Dental Investment Group for Health.

UK-based video visits company Push Doctor has raised $8.

Hometeam, a senior-focused, home care company, has raised $27.