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Abbott Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Peru

Abbott responded quickly, working closely with relief partners Direct Relief International and AmeriCares, to provide critical nutritional and pharmaceutical products to those in affected areas. To date, a total of approximately $469,000 in product has been donated.

Abbott Expands Commitment to Tanzania With Dedication of New Lab

Abbott's Chairman and CEO Miles White participated in the dedication of the new Abbott Fund-supported laboratory at Mt. Meru Hospital in Tanzania, Africa.

Environmental Responsibility Flourishes at Abbott

Abbott is the first FORTUNE 500 company to go “carbon neutral” with its entire U.S. fleet of company sales vehicles. A solar panel installation in Temecula will power our vascular plant and a new Global Energy Policy is unveiled.

Abbott Launches Institute Focused on Improving Care for Patients with Cardiac and Vascular Disease

The Crossroads Institute, the first medical learning institute of its kind, advances the open exchange of information about cardiac and vascular care. The Institute features a teaching faculty of more than 100 worldwide experts providing the latest in cardiac and vascular care medical education.

m2000 Molecular Testing System

Abbott's m2000 Molecular Testing System is meeting the demands of today's clinical laboratories. See how this technology is helping to improve medical care through earlier intervention.

Abbott's Preclinical Oncology Pipeline May Help Advance Fight Against Cancer

Robust preclinical data has shown that several compounds in Abbott’s oncology pipeline may interfere with the vital processes of a cancer cell.

Abbott Opens New Biotechnology Manufacturing Facility in Puerto Rico

Abbott has officially opened Abbott Biotechnology Limited – the new, state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico that will support the long-term supply of the leading biologic agent, HUMIRA®.

ZonePerfect and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Honor Hero

When ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” rolled into Whitehall, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, last November, Abbott’s ZonePerfect joined M/I Homes and other Columbus-based businesses to give 9/11 hero Jason Thomas and his family a new home.

Wall Street Journal: Abbott's Makeover Attracts Investors

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights Abbott CEO Miles White's strategic vision for the company and the impact it has had on investors.

Abbott Builds "Green" With New Solar Panel Project in Germany

The Abbott Diagnostics Wiesbaden-Delkenheim site recently completed a solar panel installation project expected to help Abbott address rising energy costs. Solar panels capture the sun’s energy, keeping energy expenses down while reducing carbon dioxide emissions, which are commonly linked to global warming.

Abbott Animation: Vulnerable Plaque

Read a recent New York Times article about Vulnerable Plaque - plaques that can build up in a coronary artery, possibly leading to a heart attack. Learn why Abbott science is investigating Vulnerable Plaque and watch a short video explaining how these plaques can eventually rupture.