New York, NY – August 25, 2026
Mend announced the expansion of Mend Well, its clinically supported remote-care program, into long-term chronic condition management, extending the platform beyond surgical recovery to support patients living with obesity and hypertension. The company said the expansion builds on its existing perioperative nutrition and remote patient monitoring capabilities while maintaining its role alongside surgeons and clinical care teams. Formerly known as Upgraid, the program has been renamed Mend Well and is now fully integrated under the Mend brand..
Mend Well Extends Care Beyond Surgical Recovery
The expanded Mend Well platform is designed to continue patient support after the immediate surgical recovery period ends. According to Mend, the program has already supported more than 6,500 patients through surgery and beyond. The company views the period surrounding surgery as an important opportunity for patients to adopt healthier behaviors, with Mend Well now extending that engagement into longer-term health management. The platform combines personalized nutrition guidance, remote device monitoring and clinical support, allowing care to continue beyond traditional postoperative follow-up. The expansion particularly targets obesity and hypertension, two chronic conditions that can significantly affect patients’ health before and after surgery.
Obesity and Hypertension Become Key Focus Areas
Mend said obesity and hypertension management represent the clearest expansion of Mend Well’s capabilities. Both conditions are common among surgical patients and can create health risks that extend well beyond the operating room. By incorporating ongoing chronic-condition support, Mend Well is intended to help patients maintain healthier behaviors after their initial recovery. The company emphasized that the expansion does not change existing clinical protocols or tools used by surgeons and their staff. Instead, the platform is designed to work within existing clinical workflows, functioning as an extension of the care team rather than creating an additional administrative burden for practices.
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Nutrition and Remote Monitoring Support Long-Term Care
The expanded program builds on Mend’s existing clinically validated nutrition and remote patient monitoring approach. Mend Nutrition provides specialized formulas supported by published research, while Mend Well adds personalized guidance, monitoring and clinical support across the patient’s care journey. The company said its model is based on the idea that patients are particularly motivated to improve their health around the time of surgery, creating an opportunity to establish sustainable habits. With the new chronic-care focus, Mend aims to maintain that engagement after recovery and provide continued support for weight management, blood-pressure-related care and broader long-term health goals.
Mend Well Moves Beyond the Perioperative Model
The launch represents a strategic shift for Mend, moving its remote-care offering from a predominantly surgical recovery model toward a broader chronic care platform. The company said Mend Well will continue supporting patients throughout the perioperative journey while expanding its role after surgery. The renamed platform therefore positions Mend to maintain longer-term relationships with patients and their healthcare teams. By combining nutrition, remote monitoring and clinical support, Mend is seeking to connect short-term surgical care with ongoing management of chronic conditions. The company described the current expansion into obesity and hypertension as an initial step in the continued development of Mend Well’s broader chronic-care capabilities.
Source: Mend press relese
