Today, Abbott will participate in the Social Innovation Summit 2011 at the United Nations. Kathy Pickus, divisional vice president, Global Citizenship and Policy, and vice president, the Abbott Fund, will speak at the following sessions:

• Building Capacity in Emerging Markets (Morning workshop/roundtable discussion)
  
• Global Impact: Driving Health Care Innovation (Afternoon panel discussion)

Kathy Pickus will discuss Abbott's approach to social innovation through sustainable access initiatives in emerging and developing markets, highlighting work in China, India, Haiti and Tanzania. Working in partnership with others, Abbott leverages its core business expertise and resources to create long-term solutions in these countries and around the world.

About Abbott's Approach to Citizenship
Global citizenship is an integral part of Abbott's mission to improve people's lives. The company's efforts focus on four key areas: enhancing access to health care, innovating for the future, protecting patients and consumers, and safeguarding the environment.

Abbott was included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index for the sixth consecutive year in 2010 in recognition of continued global leadership in economic, environmental and social performance. Abbott also has been included on the global "100 Best Corporate Citizens List 2010" list compiled by Corporate Responsibility magazine for two consecutive years, and has been named one of the top three "2010 Best in Class" companies in its industry sector by Storebrand Investments. In addition, Abbott was among the top 10 percent of companies on NEWSWEEK magazine's "Greenest Companies in America" list, and was named to the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Index for excellence in climate-related innovation and carbon management.

To learn more about Abbott's sustainability initiatives and to read or download the company's 2009 global citizenship report, please visit www.abbott.com/citizenship.

About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott’s news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at www.abbott.com.

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About Abbott and the Abbott Fund

The Abbott Fund is a philanthropic foundation established by Abbott in 1951. The Abbott Fund's mission is to create healthier global communities by investing in creative ideas that promote science, expand access to health care and strengthen communities worldwide. For more information, visit www.abbottfund.org.

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at www.abbott.com.

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