FOXO Technologies Inc. Subsidiary, Myrtle Recovery Centers, Recognized by the Rural Health Association of Tennessee for Outstanding Community Impact
1. FOXO's subsidiary recognized for exceptional service in rural healthcare.
2. Myrtle Recovery Centers serves patients from 63 Tennessee counties.
3. Company plans to expand its treatment capacity and facilities.
4. Recognition reflects FOXO's commitment to behavioral health needs.
5. Leadership highlights successful treatment plan and community impact.
The recognition enhances FOXO's reputation and validates its business strategy, potentially attracting investors. Historically, positive acknowledgments have led to improved stock performances in similar healthcare firms.
How important is it?
The recognition indicates future growth potential and aligns with FOXO's strategic plans, increasing investor confidence. It's a strong signal of operational effectiveness in a growing sector.
Why Long Term?
The article discusses long-term strategies for capacity expansion, suggesting sustained growth potential. Similar expansions in healthcare businesses typically take time to show financial benefits.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOXO Technologies Inc. (OTC:FOXO) ("FOXO" or the "Company") today announced that its behavioral health subsidiary, Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., was recently recognized by the Rural Health Association of Tennessee ("RHA") at their Awards Luncheon during the Annual RHA Conference.
RHA celebrated Myrtle's ongoing engagement, willingness to share lessons learned, and its service to communities across Tennessee. The recognition comes after Myrtle celebrated two years of accepting patients in August marked by serving individuals from 63 of Tennessee's 95 counties reflecting the statewide need for accessible, recovery-focused care.
"This acknowledgment from RHA is deeply meaningful to our team," said Robert Merritt, MSN, RN, Chief Executive Officer of Myrtle Recovery Centers. "It reinforces the importance of expanding access to treatment in rural communities and is evidence of the results we are achieving with our treatment plan at Myrtle. We have been operating at capacity now for most of 2025 and look forward to increasing our capacity and footprint with additional facilities in the coming years."
Robert Merritt also served as a conference speaker, delivering an educational session on substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, and the stigma that continues to impact rural communities.
"We are extremely proud of Myrtle and the impact it continues to make throughout Tennessee," said Seamus Lagan, Chief Executive Officer of FOXO. "This recognition affirms the essential role Myrtle plays in addressing behavioral health needs in rural communities and supports the business' growth strategy of replicating Myrtle's operating and care model throughout Tennessee."
About FOXO Technologies Inc. ("FOXO")
FOXO owns and operates four principal subsidiaries.
Rennova Community Health, Inc. owns and operates Scott County Community Hospital, Inc. (d/b/a Big South Fork Medical Center), a critical access designated (CAH) hospital in East Tennessee.
Myrtle Recovery Centers, Inc., a 30-bed behavioral health facility in East Tennessee. Myrtle provides inpatient services for detox and residential treatment and outpatient services for MAT and OBOT Programs.
Vector BioSource, Inc. is FOXO's biologics and therapeutic services division, focused on the development and distribution of high-quality biological materials that support research, diagnostics, and emerging therapeutic applications.
FOXO Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving human health and life span through the development of cutting-edge technology and product solutions for various industries.
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