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    Baxter and Its Foundation Contribute Nearly $53 Million in 2007 to Address Critical Needs Locally and Globally Image

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    03-10-08

    Baxter and Its Foundation Contribute Nearly $53 Million in 2007 to Address Critical Needs Locally and Globally

    DEERFIELD, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Baxter International Inc. and The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter, today announced their combined 2007 charitable giving, which focused on increasing access to healthcare, helping developing nations a...

    Baxter Highlights Recent Sustainability Achievements and Recognition Image

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    02-21-08

    Baxter Highlights Recent Sustainability Achievements and Recognition

    February 21, 2008 - Baxter recently celebrated the volunteer efforts of employees around the world; was awarded the Shingo Prize for excellence in manufacturing at its Cartago, Costa Rica facility; named to the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and 100 Best Corporate ...

    Merck KGaA (FRA:MRK) publishes 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report Image

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    01-11-08

    Merck KGaA (FRA:MRK) publishes 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report

    Merck KGaA, the Darmstadt-based chemical and pharmaceutical company, has published its 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report entitled “Responsibility for Employees, the Environment and the Community”. The report can be downloaded from the company’s Corporate Responsibility website at

    Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Receives Prestigious $100,000 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service Image

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    01-10-08

    Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Receives Prestigious $100,000 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service

    CHICAGO- January 10, 2008 "“ Honoring the outstanding leadership, unwavering spirit of excellence and remarkable achievements in its community, Harborview Medical Center of Seattle is the recipient of the prestigious 2007 Foster G. McGaw Prize. This is one of the most estee...

    Honor Society of Nursing Recognizes Researcher of HIV Risk Prevention for Poor and Underserved Image

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    11-06-07

    Honor Society of Nursing Recognizes Researcher of HIV Risk Prevention for Poor and Underserved

    INDIANAPOLIS and DEERFIELD, IL - November 6, 2007 - In recognition of her research and development of strategies to reduce HIV risk-associated sexual behaviors among African-American, South-African and Latino youth and adults, the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau In...

    Baxter Highlights Recent Sustainability Activities and Recognition Image

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    10-22-07

    Baxter Highlights Recent Sustainability Activities and Recognition

    October 22, 2007 - Baxter was recently recognized by the Climate Disclosure Project, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs for leadership in environmental initiatives and excellence in manufacturing. Additionally, Ba...

    Baxter Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Ninth Consecutive Year Image

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    09-12-07

    Baxter Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Ninth Consecutive Year

    DEERFIELD, IL - September 12, 2007 - Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) announced today that it has been named 2007 Medical Products Industry Leader of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North A...

    Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) publishes 2006 Sustainability Report Image

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    08-03-07

    Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) publishes 2006 Sustainability Report

    Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) 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 broad sustainability priorities in the report that will ...

    Baxter Releases Eighth Annual Sustainability Report Image

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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...

    Grants Awarded to Health Organization Serving Hurricane-Affected Communities Image

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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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