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The Human and Healthcare Costs of Malnutrition in U.S. Hospitals

When hospitalized patients are malnourished due to not receiving adequate calories, protein and other nutrients needed for tissue maintenance and repair, there can be significant human and healthcare costs.

Closing the Gap in Access to Home Dialysis Services for African Americans

A wife of a traveling jazz musician, mother of four grown children and grandmother to two, Karmen knew she needed a flexible option to treat her end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Baxter Employee and Patient Advocate Recognized for Improving Access to Care for Individuals with Kidney Disease

From your previous role as a home dialysis director at the University of Rochester to the medical director at the National Kidney Foundation, why did you choose Baxter to continue your work?

Dr. Sloand: I went into medicine to help people, which I have been afforded the privilege of doing for nearly 37 years.

On World Kidney Day, Baxter Shows How You Can Live a Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys

As a pioneer in the development of dialysis products and therapies, Baxter is passionate about educating the community about the importance of kidneys to our overall health.

Recognizing Disease-Related Malnutrition and its Effects on Patient Outcomes

By: Paul Wischmeyer, M.D., E.D.I.C., Department of Anesthesiology and Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center

Baxter Investing in the Future of Manufacturing Education and Training

Baxter has been a part of the Mountain Home community for more than 50 years. As one of Baxter’s largest plastics and manufacturing facilities, it produces high-quality disposable medical products that serve the essential healthcare needs of patients. The award winning facility has received the Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award for performance excellence and the Shingo Prize, a coveted global award for manufacturing operational excellence.

Paving the Way for Access to Critical Healthcare Needs

Baxter International Foundation Partners With Direct Relief to Rebuild Health Clinics in the Wake of Typhoon

Dialysis Patient Maintains Her Independence by Performing Home Therapy 250 Miles Away from Her Doctor

Despite a 21-year battle with a medical condition that disabled her kidney’s ability to function, Joann continues to live the life she wants by performing peritoneal dialysis at home in Nebraska. Joann can sleep soundly while performing her dialysis therapy at night. Meanwhile, her healthcare providers use a two-way telehealth platform to monitor and adjust her treatment from their office in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Round-the-Clock Infusions Don’t Keep Patient Advocate from Raising Awareness

Bettemarie is a young woman living outside of Philadelphia who is passionate about driving change. From helping three to five year-olds as a pediatric occupational therapist to coaching gymnastics and volunteer work, she has a history of putting her talents to work for others.

Celebrating and Saluting Veterans and Their Career Transitions

Making a career change or “re-careering” can be challenging for anyone but making a shift from a career in the military to a civilian career can be a tremendous adjustment. Every day, members of the military begin their quest for a position as a civilian, which can be a daunting task as they hope the skills learned in the military transfer to a civilian career.