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At BD, we’re fortunate to work alongside some of the best and brightest in med tech. We’re thrilled that two of our outstanding associates will be recognized for their leadership in the...

By Kalvin Yu, MD, FIDSA, Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs, BD, and Tony Ezell, President, North America & Chief Marketing Officer, BD As we grapple with the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19...

By Alexander Alonso, Country General Manager, Benelux I recently had the rare privilege of being invited by one of BD’s philanthropic partners, Mercy Ships, to board the world’s largest...

We’re committed to creating better outcomes for patients and providers around the world. It’s a commitment that we take very seriously and one that requires a meaningful investment in the...

By Jennifer Farrington, Senior Director of Social Investing and Vice President of the BD Foundation International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022 challenges each of us to #BreakTheBias by imagining, and...

A hero is someone who demonstrates courage and isn’t afraid to go above and beyond when challenging circumstances arise. A hero is also someone who selflessly puts the needs of others before...

By Jennifer Farrington, Senior Director of Social Investing and Vice President of the BD Foundation It has been shown that racial, societal and economic factors have a direct impact on people’s...

Harnessing data to prevent medication errors and manage inventory may be easier than you think By Kalvin Yu, MD, FIDSA, Vice President, Medical Affairs, U.S. Region, BD A woman with Type 1...

By Jennifer Farrington, Senior Director of Social Investing and Vice President of the BD Foundation Community Health is one of four pillars in our new environmental, social and governance (ESG)...

When the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus emerged toward the end of 2019, it was the first time that most people alive today experienced how quickly an infectious disease can spread throughout the world and...

As we look to how BD can lead the way in addressing the most critical health challenges, both today and into the future, we’re thrilled to have Beth McCombs at the helm of our R&D organization...

Episode Two, #BDonLocation Highlights Role of COVID-19 Testing at USA Swimming Events Many athletes perform their best when they feel the energy and support of their fans in the stands. But when...

August 8-14 is National Health Center Week in the United States – which makes it the ideal time to recognize the invaluable role that community health centers – which were established in the...

BD is proud to be named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the third year in a row, earning a score of 90 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the most comprehensive...

Vinay Parthan, VP R&D, Medication Delivery Solutions Klaus Hoerauf, VP Medical Affairs, Medication Delivery Solutions The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest reminder that healthcare workers around...

BD engineers are at the forefront of our efforts toward advancing the world of health by improving discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. In addition, they’re driving our inclusion...

By Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD In the extraordinary year of 2020, we saw a myriad of ways in which the health of our communities, environment and businesses are inextricably...

As COVID-19 vaccination rates rise, government restrictions relax and businesses around the U.S. prepare to reopen, organizational leaders are exploring the path to “getting back to normal”...

At a time when COVID-19 cases were rising exponentially in India, the infrastructure of the healthcare system faced considerable challenges in its attempts to manage the surge. The region...

Long before the pandemic began, people have been seeking more convenient and cost-effective healthcare than the traditional primary care or hospital care settings offer. COVID supercharged that...

BD Helps Elite Athletes Safely Return to Competition

For 15+ years, through the BD Volunteer Service Trip program, BD has been sending teams of employee volunteers to share their time and talents to help non-profit organizations expand healthcare...

Ask a parent what’s most important to them right now, and you’ll likely hear: Returning children to school safely. That priority—and that focus on safety—is shared by teachers and academic...

BD has received more than 1 billion orders for needles and syringes to support global COVID-19 vaccination planning efforts. Behind each injection device is a story – a frontline worker...

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