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Join Abbott and Harvard University's Jane Nelson for an Online Discussion About Abbott's Global Citizenship Efforts and Impact on the Global Community

Submitted by: Abbott

Categories: Community Development

Posted: Jul 04, 2006 – 11:00 PM EST

WHAT: Abbott will host a webcast discussion about its approach to global citizenship in key areas such as access to medicines, environmental health and safety, diversity, ethics and compliance, and research and development. Learn, ask, and assess Abbott's efforts based on its 2005 citizenship report, "Changing Lives," and hear about the company's future performance plans.

WHO:

Reeta Roy, divisional vice president, Global Citizenship & Policy, Abbott

Jane Nelson, senior fellow and director, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

Robert Accarino, director, Environmental Affairs, Abbott

Stan Bukofzer, divisional vice president, Medical Affairs, Abbott

William E. Lee, director, Corporate Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance, Abbott

AGENDA:

Global Citizenship at Abbott: Gain a greater understanding of Abbott's approach to corporate citizenship and how it reflects the company's business strategy.

Analysis of Abbott's Performance: Jane Nelson will provide commentary about Abbott's citizenship performance outlined in its 2005 report and provide updates on citizenship trends in the health care sector.

Internet Townhall Forum: Subject-matter experts from across Abbott, along with Jane Nelson, will be on hand to answer your questions related to Abbott's global citizenship performance and citizenship trends.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 11, 2006, Time: 10:00am ET / 9:00am CT / 7:00am PT

WHERE: Access the interactive Webcast by clicking here.

CONTACT: Darcy Ross at 847.936.3708 or darcy.ross@abbott.com
Catherine Bryan at 847.936.6722 or catherine.bryan@abbott.com

Review Abbott's 2005 Global Citizenship Report by visiting: http://www.abbott.com/en_US/content/microsite/citizenship_report/2005/default.html

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