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08-02-07
Baxter Releases Eighth Annual Sustainability Report
DEERFIELD, IL. - August 2, 2007 - Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today released its 2006 Sustainability Report - Connected by a Higher Purpose, which highlights the company's 2006 social, economic and environmental performance. For the first time, Baxter has outlined...
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07-11-07
Grants Awarded to Health Organization Serving Hurricane-Affected Communities
JACKSON, MS - July 11, 2007 "“ The Foundation for the Mid South (FMS) announced today the recipients of grants totaling $98,687 on behalf of The Baxter International Foundation Health Recovery Fund. More than $1.1 million in grants have been awarded since the fund’s incepti...
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05-21-07
Medtronic Names David Etzwiler Executive Director of the Medtronic Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2007--Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced that David Etzwiler has been named vice president of community affairs and executive director of the Medtronic Foundation. Etzwiler replaces Penny Hunt, who led worldwide philanthropy effo...
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05-10-07
Baxter Highlights Recent Sustainable Activities and Recognition
May 10, 2007- Baxter was recently recognized by two organizations, the Ethisphere Council and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for its leadership in ethics, community engagement and environmental initiatives. Additionally, Baxter was applauded for its involvement in...
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04-25-07
Baxter Announces Carbon Neutral Headquarters
DEERFIELD, IL - April 25, 2007 "“ In a keynote address today to nearly 600 attendees at the 2007 Ceres Conference in Boston, Baxter Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Parkinson, Jr. emphasized the important role that corporations are playing in advancing solution...
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04-19-07
Merck KGaA and WHO Conclude Partnership to Control Schistosomiasis in Africa
GENEVA & DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2007--Merck KGaA (FWB:MRK) (GER:MRK) announced today the conclusion of a ten-year partnership with WHO to control schistosomiasis in African schoolchildren. For this purpose, Merck will provide for free 200 million ...
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03-28-07
Medtronic Seeking "Global Heroes": Long-Distance Runners Benefitting from Medical Technology
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2007--Medtronic, Inc. announced today the launch of its recruitment of runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the second annual Medtronic Global Heroes program. Up to 25 runners will be sele...
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03-27-07
BD and Direct Relief International Launch Volunteer Service Program to Improve Healthcare in Ghana
Franklin Lakes, NJ - March 26, 2007 "“ BD, a leading global medical technology company, and Direct Relief International, a humanitarian medical aid nonprofit organization, today announced a joint volunteer initiative to strengthen healthcare in two areas of Ghana. Working s...
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03-06-07
Baxter and its Foundation Contribute More Than $35 Million in 2006 to Address Local and Global Critical Needs
DEERFIELD, IL.- March 6, 2007 "“ Baxter International Inc. and The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter, today announced their combined 2006 charitable giving, which focused on increasing access to healthcare, helping developing nations and countr...
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02-23-07
Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. Launches Interactive Medtronic TC Kids Marathon
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2007--Governor Tim Pawlenty and elementary students from Minnehaha Academy will put on their running shoes today to help launch the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon. The governor and students will take some of the first steps of the new onlin...
