Phoenix Health Care of Illinois

Phoenix Health Care of Illinois, Inc. is a private investment and holding company based in Chicago, Illinois, that focuses on innovative healthcare and life sciences opportunities. Founded in 1987, the company is led by O.B. Parrish, a veteran healthcare executive who previously served as the Chairman and CEO of The Female Health Company (now Veru Inc.) and held senior leadership roles at Pfizer and G.D. Searle. Phoenix Health Care of Illinois is primarily known for its significant long-term ownership stake in The Female Health Company and its involvement in the strategic development of medical device and pharmaceutical ventures. The company serves as a private vehicle for its principals to manage and grow interests within the healthcare sector, leveraging decades of industry expertise. It has historically played a key role in the corporate governance and financing of its portfolio companies.