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After developing intense pain, a minimally invasive procedure got him feeling better and back on his bike again.

Roughly 1 in 10 Americans are at risk of developing a kidney stone. Learn how a procedure called ureteroscopy can help.

How can leaders grow a team culture rooted in equity and inclusion? Meghan Scanlon shares some her own learnings.

Dr. Simon Long enrolled in a Boston Scientific physician training course – and turned that education into real-world success.

After NBA hopeful Omar Carter collapsed and stopped breathing on the basketball court, he pivoted to educating others about emergency cardiac care. Here's what he wants people to know.

Meet the latest global chief medical officer at Boston Scientific – and find out how he plans to help patients overcome the biggest issues facing the health care industry in his new role.

For the eighth consecutive year, Boston Scientific has been recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Learn why.

Learn how spinal cord stimulation helped Caroline manage her chronic pain – and inspired her to help others.

Learn how Boston Scientific and IBM are working together to better measure – and treat – the chronic pain experience.

Four recent initiatives from around the world illustrate a belief long held by Boston Scientific: transforming the world begins one community at a time.

Meet new VP Kathryn Unger and learn about the significant progress Boston Scientific has made in achieving its ESG goals.

Before Sean worked at Boston Scientific, he fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. This Veterans Day, we give our thanks to Sean, and to all the brave people who have served our country.

Participating in recruitment events like the BEYA STEM conference helps Boston Scientific hire rising stars from underrepresented backgrounds. Learn how it made a difference for one R&D engineer.

Scott and Jim met through their Parkinson's disease diagnoses and are now traveling across America to raise awareness.

At Boston Scientific, our appreciation for our employees is reflected in our great benefits. Our “whole person” approach is one of the many reasons we’re consistently hailed among the Best Places to Work.

Today, Boston Scientific was named for the second year in a row by Forbes to the World's Best Employers 2022 list.

Succeeding in the global economy requires a high degree of collaboration. Find out how adopting a learning mindset can help your team unlock great results.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen at any time. Robert, who collapsed while out on his daily walk, was able to walk away thanks to his VIGILANT™ defibrillator implant.

Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is one of the leading causes of stroke. But your risks can be reduced in a couple of ways, including with a procedure called left atrial appendage closure (LAAC).

The plight of Ukrainian refugees has moved Boston Scientific and its employees to help, including by providing temporary housing across Europe.

Burton's back pain from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) was keeping him from his active lifestyle. But just two months after his Vertiflex procedure, he was able to complete a 5K race.

Boston Scientific was named a "Best Workplace for Women Innovators" by Fast Company. Wendy Carruthers, executive vice president of human resources, explains why.

How do you ensure your team of problem-solvers is solving for the right problem? Start with empathy, says David Knapp, vice president of research and development for Peripheral Interventions.

Spinal cord stimulation has been used for decades to treat chronic pain. The WaveWriter Alpha SCS System™ allows doctors to tailor that therapy for even more personalized relief.

Liver cancer patients can bid farewell to traditional radiation therapy, and to its side effects, with this new approach.

Boston Scientific created the innovative EXALT™ Model B Single-Use Bronchoscope to work as seamlessly as reusable scopes—without risk of cross-contamination.

Heart failure episodes can been hard to predict. But HeartLogic™ can predict heart failure events 34 days in advance, allowing doctors and patients to take action.

From Ireland to India, from Costa Rica to the U.S., meet six women engineers across the Boston Scientific global network who are shaping the future of STEM.

Being Black, female and part of the LGBTQ+ community means that Shae is usually one of one in the room. But she never feels that way in the inclusive culture of Boston Scientific.

Susan was in chronic pain from lumbar spinal stenosis but reluctant to get back surgery. Her doctor suggested the Vertiflex procedure instead. Days after her procedure, Susan was able to walk four miles, pain-free.

At a time when we face continued challenges and uncertainty as a global community – we are united by our mission and values to create a healthier, brighter future.

Learn why a U.S. survey of 60,000 people working for companies with at least 1,000 employees recognized Boston Scientific's commitment to diversity.

The prestigious innovation award recognizes the Tria™ Stent's first-of-a-kind tri-layer design and proprietary surface technology, created with patient safety in mind.

At 32, Nicole was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer and given six months to live. Instead, radiation embolization with TheraSphere™ helped give her a new lease on life.

Deep brain stimulation therapy can bring symptom relief from Parkinson's and help people live their best lives. Read Erica and Samran's stories.

Four steps Boston Scientific has taken to understand and provide for the mental health needs of employees and their families.

As the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine unfolds, we have sprung into action to help those suffering and displaced.

Launching a health camp initiative in India has been a powerful way for the South Asians in Leadership (SAIL) employee resource group to give back to communities in need.

The Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Achievement (HOLA) employee resource group maintains a strong focus on improving representation at every level.

Brooke, a competitive athlete, thought she was permanently sidelined by the risks of her heart arrthythmia. But with her ICD device, she now runs epic distances across New Zealand.

Learn the reasons why Fortune chose to recognize Boston Scientific for the seventh consecutive year.

The award recognizes long-term efforts to create equal opportunities for growth for women and multicultural talent.

JUST Capital and CNBC ranked Boston Scientific as the top company in its industry, reflecting its commitment to employees and to the global community.

David Knapp, vice president of R&D for the Peripheral Interventions Vascular team, talks about the crucial ingredients for innovation in this Q&A.

What happens when a radiation oncologist with more than three decades of experience treating prostate cancer in his patients receives his own cancer diagnosis? For Dr. James R. Gray, it was...

When Rob, an avid cyclist, learned he had inherited a rare genetic heart condition that increased his risk of sudden cardiac arrest, he feared that his days of...

Boston Scientific ranked 14th overall and first among companies in the health care industry on the 2021 Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list, which recognizes companies for...

Strong environmental, social and governance practices result in the company’s inclusion for the second consecutive year

Before landing an engineering position at Boston Scientific more than 15 years ago, John Hauser served in a very different role: operating nuclear submarines like the USS Tucson (SSN 770) and USS...

Our commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world comes with a responsibility to protect the planet we all share. Recently, we spoke with Brad Sorenson, senior...

October 28, 2021 For a global company dedicated to delivering innovative and life-changing medical solutions, upholding the highest quality standards is essential. We spoke with Roz Burke, senior...

With the growing prevalence of neurological disorders, from Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain to Alzheimer’s disease, rapid innovation in neuromodulation – a medical approach to treating conditions related to the brain and nervous system – is more important than ever.

By Dr. Ian Meredith, global chief medical officer, Boston Scientific October 12, 2021 In the next two decades, the global population over age 65 is expected to increase exponentially. With this...

When Mia Mae Bischoff first learned about the Pacific East Asian Resources in Leadership employee resource group (PEARL ERG) at Boston Scientific, she saw it as an opportunity to...

Saken Khokhar, supplier diversity manager for Boston Scientific, was recently named president of Diversity Alliance for Science, a national organization that helps strengthen local economies by creating opportunities for small and diverse vendors to build long-lasting partnerships with life sciences companies.

For the last 30 years, Jenny Levinson, a leader in the Boston Scientific Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA) group, has worked to ensure that patients have access to...

Increasing patient safety. Improving clinical outcomes. Enabling rapid innovation. These are just a few of the many benefits fuelling the trend toward single-use devices in the field of endoscopy....

Experience tells me that innovation is unleashed when teams apply an agile attitude to their ways of working. I’ve seen the most innovative solutions come from teams that embrace change, and who are willing to accept and learn from failure quickly.

Relocating to Japan has been quite the experience. Despite growing up in a globally connected place like New York City, and traveling extensively for work, my four years living and working in Japan have challenged and energized me.

When Mary Noe joined Boston Scientific ten years ago as an environmental specialist, she didn’t envision that she would speak in front of hundreds of the company’s vice...

By Camille Chang Gilmore, vice president of Human Resources and global chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Boston Scientific As first seen in the Historically Black Colleges and...

By Jason Khoo, senior director of Supply Chain August 17, 2021 During my early working days, I distinctly remember sitting at my desk reflecting over a mistake I made during a team project. In...

August 11, 2021 Across Boston Scientific, leaders are making steady progress to accelerate the representation of women and multicultural individuals on their teams. In 2017, the company set...

June Chang, president of Boston Scientific in Greater China, has always taken on new challenges to fuel her career growth. Before joining Boston Scientific in 2013 as the Chief...

July 13, 2021 For the sixth consecutive year, Boston Scientific scored 100 percent on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. The...

Three Boston Scientific executives share perspectives on career advancement June 17, 2021 Building equitable pathways to leadership requires a culture of inclusion as well as policies and programs...

June 16, 2021 [Insert video] As an entrepreneur and small business owner, Charles Ellis developed a keen eye for identifying problems and opportunities solve them. However, when his need for...

At only 41 years old, Steve Cooper, an 18-year military veteran and successful businessman, received a devastating diagnosis: stage four prostate cancer. To combat the rapidly spreading disease,...

May 21, 2021 While COVID-19 rates are stabilizing or decreasing in many countries because of vaccine availability, virus rates are surging with devastating consequences in India. According to the...

Brenda Becker, senior vice president of Global Government Affairs for Boston Scientific, has always understood the value of hard work. Born in the Midwest, she took her first job at the age of 13...

At the 2022 Vascular InterVentional Advances (VIVA) medical meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Kohi shared positive data from the ELEGANCE registry during a late-breaking presentation.

May 14, 2021 At Boston Scientific, we are in the business of advancing science for life – for people of every background, color and creed. In 2020, we committed to a $3.5 million multiyear...

More than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain, defined as continuous pain that lasts more than six months. Of these, 19.6 million adults experience high-impact chronic pain that...

In 2015 Kevin Genth, a Boston Scientific employee, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, including tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.

Boston Scientific ranked eighth overall and first among companies in the Health Care Equipment and Services industry in the 2021 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes.

[INSERT VIDEO HERE] Pamela, a 73-year-old living in Virginia, has always been a fighter. Born in Jamaica, she immigrated to the U.S. when her children were young. She worked as a nurse for 40...

Liver cancer patients once had a bleak prognosis with limited treatment options, but encouraging clinical trial results and recent regulatory approval of TheraSphere™ Y-90 Glass Microspheres, a...

April 7, 2021 Health inequities, the social and environmental differences that limit access to good health practices and health care, drastically impact a person’s ability to live a long,...

For 15 years, Boston Scientific has worked with healthcare providers to raise awareness about the inequitable health outcomes Blacks often experience. Sam Conaway, President, Interventional...

One week. That’s how long it took Darragh Tolan to realize he wanted to make his new job at Boston Scientific a lifelong career. “It was the culture. Everyone was focused, empowered and...

Challenges related to the global pandemic have disproportionally impacted working women and put decades of progress towards gender equity at risk. In the U.S. alone, more than 2.2 million women...

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, xenophobia and anti-Asian hate have been on the rise around the world. Acts of discrimination, assault and harassment against the Asian community...

Boston Scientific reached a settlement with the attorneys general of 47 states and the District of Columbia to resolve claims against our transvaginal and urogynecological mesh products used to...

Increasing diversity in medical research is a critical step to ensure that everyone can benefit from treatments and therapies, not just a select population. Putting this into practice requires deliberate work, and there are many obstacles, some of which are deeply rooted in our national history.

By Art Butcher Heart Health Month is a time to reflect on the importance of heart health and celebrate the difference that innovative technology makes to so many lives. This year, I think of...

The dual challenges of climate change and a global pandemic have made designing safe, sustainable and efficient workplaces even more important for companies and their employees. That’s certainly...

For the sixth year in a row, Boston Scientific is recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, ranking in the top 100 overall. Companies are selected based on nine...

At age 35, Morgan Drutchas never imagined she could be at high risk for heart attack. She hiked, traveled and worked out regularly. She had no family history of heart issues, and routine exams...

A 40-year Battle against Racism and Health Inequities Paul Underwood, M.D., medical director at Boston Scientific, looks like a kindly college professor. But beneath his unassuming demeanor lies a...

The violent attacks and protests that occurred at the U.S. Capitol and several states yesterday marked a dark and sad day for our country and served to threaten the foundation of the nation’s...

Sam Zamany, a senior data engineer at Boston Scientific, grew up with a deep appreciation for those who serve in the military. “I was born and raised in Afghanistan during the civil war and when...

Giannetto De Rossi, who has created heart-stopping special effects in movies for more than 60 years, is thankful for the special effect of an implanted “friend” who helps protect his heart....

A new study may help to better understand how the COVID-19 virus affects people with heart conditions or chronic illnesses and improve their health care. In collaboration with Boston Scientific, a...

By Ronan Coffey, global energy manager at Boston Scientific A critical challenge for Boston Scientific as a global medical device manufacturer is to deliver on our promise to customers and...

With the world’s population aging fast, urological and pelvic health conditions are on the rise. An estimated 30 million men worldwide are affected by an enlarged prostate caused by benign...

Boston Scientific has earned a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America, one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate responsibility. The list recognizes...

A prostate cancer diagnosis was not something Alex Lamb expected. An active retiree, he ran daily and was feeling healthy and strong. Like many men in the early stages of the disease, he had no...

When Jim McCutchon, a 90-year old retired physician, was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, he jumped headfirst into understanding his condition. Aortic stenosis is caused by a narrowing of the...

The Innovative WATCHMAN FLXTM Device Expands Patient Access, Improves Safety and Effectiveness It wasn’t enough for Boston Scientific engineers that the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure...

Boston Scientific has been named one of America’s Most Just Companies by Forbes and Just Capital, and a Culture Champion by the MIT Sloan Management Review and Glassdoor Culture 500. These...