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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.
Before Kidney Transplant, Home Dialysis Preserved New York Father’s Freedom to Work, Travel
Before Kidney Transplant, Home Dialysis Preserved New York Father’s Freedom to Work, Travel
On Her Way to Becoming a Mom, Mikaela Unexpectedly Became a Parenteral Nutrition Patient
Mikaela is a 27 year-old registered nurse, wife and mother from Nebraska. Mikaela became a nurse because of her strong interest in the medical field and a desire to serve an important purpose. She admits liking organization and planning ahead for all aspects of her life. So, when she and her husband, Brandon, decided to have a baby, Mikaela thought she was well prepared.
Employee Engagement Changes Culture of Safety in Ireland
Maintaining a safe workspace is fundamental to achieving a zero-harm culture within Baxter facilities, and Baxter’s continual, positive performance demonstrates the company’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its employees. In Castlebar and Swinford, Ireland, one management team explored a new way to engage employees in establishing safety as a key value.