Healthcare Services
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the healthcare services industry.
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01-08-10
BD Applauds PEPFAR's Broadened Emphasis on Strengthening Health Systems
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, has praised the recent announcement that the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will increase its emphasis over the next five years on strengthening health syst...
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12-16-09
Baxter's Commitment To Sustainability Extends To Suppliers, Employees, Local Communities
Baxter International Inc.'s commitment to help address key global sustainability issues, such as climate change, natural resource use and inadequate education, enhances the company's business while supporting its corporate responsibility to the communities in which it operat...
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10-01-09
Honor Society of Nursing Recognizes Researcher for Significant Contributions to Geriatric Care
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), is pleased to announce that Mary D. Naylor, RN, PhD, FAAN will receive The Baxter International Foundation's 2009 Episteme Award for clinical trials and refinement of the Transitional Care Model, an innovati...
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09-03-09
Baxter Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index For 11th Consecutive Year
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) announced today that it has been named 2009 Medical Products Industry Leader of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America). This marks the 11th consecut...
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08-31-09
Baxter Facilities Worldwide Observe "Baxter World Environmental Week" With Local Initiatives
Baxter International Inc. facilities worldwide participated in the company's first "Baxter World Environment Week" to promote earth-friendly activities and sustainable living in their local communities. Other noteworthy sustainability-related highlights focus on recognition ...
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08-04-09
BD and Direct Relief International Team Up to Provide Free Diabetes Insulin Injection Products to Americans Impacted by the Economic Downturn
Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Direct Relief International announced today the launch of a new nationwide program to help people with insulin-dependent diagnosed diabetes who have been affected by the current economic crisis to manage the diseas...
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06-22-09
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) publishes 2008 Sustainability Report
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) released its 2008 Sustainability Report - Our People and Our Products Make Our World a Better Place, which marks the 10th year the company has released a sustainability report about its social, economic and environmental performance. The comprehensive repo...
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06-18-09
Baxter Highlights Progress Toward Sustainability Priorities in 10th Annual Sustainability Report
DEERFIELD, Ill. - June 18, 2009 - Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today released its 2008 Sustainability Report - Our People and Our Products Make Our World a Better Place, which marks the 10th year the company has released a sustainability report about its soci...
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05-28-09
AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy, MD, Selected as 2009 Recipient of The William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research
ARLINGTON, Va. and DEERFIELD, Ill. - May 28, 2009 - In recognition of her contributions to the field of health services research and her lifelong achievements, Carolyn Clancy, MD, has been named the 2009 recipient of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research. ...
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05-27-09
Baxter Recognized Among World's Most Ethical Companies
DEERFIELD, Ill., May 27, 2009 - Baxter International Inc. was recently included among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute and recognized on Corporate Responsibility Officer magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for exemplary corporate social ...
