DEERFIELD, Ill., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Baxter International Inc. announced today that it will present at the Bear Stearns 18th Annual Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).

The live webcast of Baxter's presentation can be accessed from the Baxter corporate website at http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/investor_information and will be available for replay through Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, assists healthcare professionals and their patients with the treatment of complex medical conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease and trauma. The company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.