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- Nov 15, 2021- Abbott included on DJSI for 17 consecutive years for strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance- Top score in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies sector reflects Abbott's 2030 Sustainability Plan focus on innovating for greater access to life-changing technologies and breaking down barriers to health equity
- Nov 9, 2021- First program to launch under American Diabetes Association's Health Equity Now™ platform- Community program seeks to understand how to increase access to health technology for underserved diabetes communities
- Nov 3, 2021- Abbott is addressing a key challenge to health equity by putting a greater focus on breaking down the barriers to clinical trial participation for under-represented groups- Company has dedicated $5 million for nearly 300 new scholarships over the next five years at medical schools at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU's) and minority nursing associations to support future generations of diverse clinical investigators- The company has also formed a new Diversity in Research Medical Advisory Board and dedicated funding to increase diversity enrollment within Abbott trials- The latest initiative is another step to support the work the company and its Foundation, the Abbott Fund, are doing to reduce health disparities around the world
- Sep 30, 2021- Abbott is investing $45 million annually to help identify, treat and prevent malnutrition- Innovation hub will focus on reducing malnutrition for the most vulnerable populations in the world
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Jul 29, 2021- Jot Dx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) expands Abbott's connected care portfolio and is the first and only device on the market with the option to control the amount of electronic data received for irregular heart rhythms, depending on the unique needs of the patient or clinic- Jot Dx™ ICM connects via Bluetooth with Abbott’s myMerlin™ mobile app for continuous remote monitoring, leading to a faster time to diagnosis compared to ICMs that may use traditional bedside monitors1- Abbott’s personalized concierge service, SyncUp™, provides one-on-one device setup support, helping patients connect Jot Dx™ ICM with the mobile app at home, taking the burden off physicians and clinic staff
- Jun 25, 2021- Comparative data presented at the American Diabetes Association 81st Scientific Sessions show Abbott's diabetes technology delivers the same reductions of HbA1c and acute complications(1,2) as the competitor systems while reaching a much wider, more diverse population- Priced at a third of the cost of other available continuous glucose monitoring systems(3), data suggests increasing use of FreeStyle Libre system could save Medicaid millions annually(4) by reducing costly complications- The groundbreaking FreeStyle Libre portfolio has been extensively studied with real-world data from more than 1 million users(5) and clinical evidence, showing it helps people with diabetes significantly improve their health and quality of life(6)
Jun 22, 2021Abbott Earns First-of-its-Kind Recommendation for High School STEM Interns to Receive College Credit- Abbott's summer program is the American Council on Education's first high school STEM internship eligible for post-secondary education credit recommendation- First-of-its-kind college credit opportunity provides model other companies can follow to give students a head start on earning STEM degrees- Students who successfully complete Abbott's internship after their senior year of high school are eligible to apply for credit from their educational institutions-
May 18, 2021Addressing High Blood Pressure to Reduce Health Disparities in Central Texas Underserved Communities- American Heart Association and Abbott announce new initiative to advance health equity, fight high blood pressure and chronic conditions in greater Austin area
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Feb 1, 2021- Support for the Easterseals Black Child Fund Will Advance Early Identification and Interventions Among Black Children to Reduce Health Disparities Often Experienced in Early Childhood
- Nov 16, 2020- Abbott achieves top industry scores in governance/economic and social performance, earns more than triple the average industry score in its industry sector- Company recognized for sustainability on DJSI for 16 consecutive years- Abbott to introduce its 2030 sustainability plan later this year
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Oct 7, 2019- Abbott volunteers work with teachers to empower students to take charge of their health, adopting healthy habits that last a lifetime- Initiative aims to inspire kids to take steps today to prevent chronic diseases tomorrow
- Sep 16, 2019- Abbott achieves top scores across all three key areas of economic, social and environmental performance, earns more than double the average score in Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry sector- Company's longstanding commitment to sustainability demonstrated by inclusion on DJSI for 15 consecutive years
- Sep 9, 2019- New initiative will provide vital primary care services within a 30-minute walk of all Rwandans' homes- Health post workers will test and treat pregnant women for multiple infectious diseases that can have serious health consequences for both mothers and newborns if not diagnosed and treated early
- Jun 17, 2019- Program focused on helping people affected by conflict in Marawi City, Philippines- Chronic diseases are a critical but often overlooked problem in regions affected by disasters, conflict and other humanitarian challenges
- Apr 11, 2019Funding, rapid diagnostics to address emerging threats of cholera, malaria and other diseases, meet key relief needs in Southeast Africa
- Jan 11, 2019- Abbott to supply rapid diagnostic tests critical for malaria detection and surveillance, technical expertise and funding support- Initiative focuses on Odisha, the state with the highest burden of malaria in India