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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 Ellen Rafferty, Senior Manager, Social Investing

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)...

Imagine you need to find a friend inside a crowded stadium, but you don’t have their exact location or a way to contact them. Examining every seat, restroom and food vendor would take hours or...

By Molly Broache, Sr Manager, Medical Science Liaison I was talking with a friend recently about the work our BD Women’s Health team is doing around HPV 31 and not only did she ask what HPV is...

By Nicole Thompson, VP-Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Engagement

Key insights and takeaways from some of our most accomplished innovators—the 2021 Howe Lifetime Achievement Award winners At BD, innovation is our lifeblood. Each year, we’re proud to...

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...

By David Shan, EVP & Chief Quality Officer

By Scott Hudson, Sr. Director, Operations Sustainability and EH&S and Sarah L. Hill, Director, Sustainability BD has developed a new ESG strategy, Together We Advance, which embraces the...

Rob Suárez, HCISPP, Chief Information Security Officer for BD At BD, our commitment to cybersecurity is far reaching, protecting BD products, manufacturing and enterprise IT. Protecting BD data...

At BD, we continually strive to foster a diverse environment and inclusive culture where associates—and by extension, innovation—can thrive. Associates within the BD Women’s Initiative...

By Allison Egger, MPH, CIC Medical Affairs Clinical Project Specialist at BD & Infection Preventionist at a Baltimore-area hospital Reducing surgical site infection rates (SSIs) is increasingly...

BD’s purpose – advancing the world of health™ – has never been more relevant or urgent than it is today. It remains our north star for how BD conducts business and has guided the actions...

One in three healthcare organizations around the world experienced ransomware attacks in 20201. Since then, ransomware attacks in healthcare have increased2, with more than during the first half...

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), BD Chairman, CEO and President Tom Polen has joined a coalition of more than 70 top CEOs from across the country in signing a letter

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...