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Oct 16, 2019
Studies have shown that heart disease takes a greater toll on certain racial and ethnic groups, yet historically, large-scale clinical trials in cardiology have included disproportionately low...
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Oct 15, 2019
Don MacDonald spent years training and in 2013 he was ready to accomplish his dream. In a few months, he’d jump into the currents separating England and France to swim across the English...
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Oct 1, 2019
As leader of the global Health Economics and Market Access team at Boston Scientific, Maria Stewart is focused every day on unlocking value in the healthcare system with the ultimate goal of...
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Sep 30, 2019
During a volunteer blood drive, a nurse noticed that John English’s pulse was irregular and suggested he visit a doctor – as soon as possible. “I saw the doctor, and he immediately could see...
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Sep 30, 2019
“There is a tremendous need for effective drug-free pain management options, and we are very excited about the role of spinal cord stimulation in providing relief for many patients who suffer...
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Sep 27, 2019
When Ray Cowling began his career in the medical device industry 47 years ago, his goal was to make a difference in people’s lives. His efforts over the decades did not go unnoticed. For his...
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Sep 26, 2019
Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education has dominated conversations around education policy, curriculum and workforce development for decades -and rightly so. In the same time...
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Sep 26, 2019
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, leaving a wake of destruction in its path. Boston Scientific employees, their families and the Puerto Rican community responded...
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Sep 24, 2019
In early 2018, Temple Brown, a healthy 54-year-old Los Angeles filmmaker, decided to take his fitness to the next level and train to run the Los Angeles marathon. As Temple began to run longer...
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Sep 24, 2019
Back in 2003, Alesia was focused on successfully finishing her senior year and graduating high school. She spent her downtime with friends, taking her dog for long walks and looked forward to...
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Sep 13, 2019
By Mary Beth Moynihan, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Market Access At Boston Scientific, we believe that real innovation to transform lives can come from anyone and anywhere at...
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Sep 13, 2019
A year ago there were only 250 certified technical architects around the world and roughly only 5 percent of those people were women. Susannah St-Germain, a technical architect at Boston...
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Sep 11, 2019
Transitioning from car engines to clinical equipment might not be an expected career path, but Foran’s background gives him a unique perspective that brings value to the team of engineers and technicians he leads.
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Sep 11, 2019
Global manufacturers have an outsized role to play in reducing greenhouse gases to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. At Boston Scientific, we’re aiming to convert to 100% renewable...
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Aug 28, 2019
In 2004, Boston Scientific opened its first Costa Rica manufacturing plant in La Aurora de Heredia to support our Endoscopy business. In the 15 years since, the company has expanded operations to...
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Aug 22, 2019
By Alvina Neo, Communications, Asia Pacific Behind every strong woman is a network of champions supporting her. That was the main theme behind the recent Boston Scientific Asia Pacific Women’s...
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Aug 19, 2019
Our work in healthcare comes with a profound responsibility to those around us, and we’re constantly challenging ourselves to address unmet clinical needs. To do this, we collaborate with global...
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Aug 5, 2019
The healthcare industry is facing unprecedented pressure to reduce costs and improve outcomes. We are challenged to innovate in new ways to improve the healthcare system and most importantly –...
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Jul 23, 2019
Addressing Climate Change and other environmental issues is not a singular journey. Like many challenges, approaching sustainability efforts by sharing best practices and working with partners to...
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Jul 22, 2019
In July, five Boston Scientific female executives with diverse backgrounds flew to New York to represent the company at Working Mother magazine's Multicultural Women's National Conference. There,...
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Jul 15, 2019
The next-generation WATCHMAN™ FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) System has received the CSI Highlight of the Year Award in the Structural category. Voted on by physician attendees at the...
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Jul 2, 2019
CEO Mike Mahoney shared our plans for growth with CNBC's Meg Tirrell on 'The Exchange'. Hear why in the midst of changing economic considerations we continue to focus on finding the innovation...
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Jun 28, 2019
Boston Scientific hosted its bi-annual Investor Day in late June, drawing nearly 200 attendees. The company outlined plans to continue to execute its category leadership strategy, diversify its...
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Jun 24, 2019
Working in healthcare means we have the privilege to help improve the lives and well-being of others, and that our contributions can extend beyond...
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Jun 19, 2019
Bringing a variety of perspectives to a problem leads to better decision-making—as Boston Scientific has demonstrated in many years of hiring and promoting people of diverse backgrounds. But individuals may encounter “unconscious biases” that inhibit both job satisfaction and out-of-the-box thinking, says Camille Chang Gilmore, VP of HR and Global Chief Diversity Officer, a Jamaican-Chinese woman with more than 20 years of experience in human resources. In a conversation with Emily Anderson, Director of Global Corporate Communications, Camille shares that everyone has hidden biases and tackling them is a life-long process.
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Jun 17, 2019
On a sunny day in June, nearly 200 co-workers gathered outside of our Marlborough headquarters to proudly support our LGBTQ+ community by raising the...
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Jun 6, 2019
Our 32,000 employees around the world unite around a common purpose: transforming lives. From the patients we serve to the planet we inhabit, we’re striving to make the world a better, healthier...
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Jun 6, 2019
Innovations in cardiac care are helping people lower their probability of strokes and other complications. This article explores how new devices and minimally invasive procedures are reducing...
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Jun 6, 2019
Thanks to remote monitoring and other medical devices, doctors can detect and treat problems sooner. This article shares how new devices are helping doctors move away from reactive care toward...
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Jun 5, 2019
Ten million people around the world live with Parkinson’s diseasei a progressive neurological condition. Hear from one Boston Scientific leader who is developing technologies to improve lives of...
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Jun 5, 2019
Drawing on years of clinical practice experience and his role as an executive now, our Global Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ian Meredith, AM, has seen the transformative impact that innovation and...
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Jun 3, 2019
In June, we celebrate Pride Month to proudly support our LGBTQ+ community. This year, 13 Boston Scientific locations are raising a rainbow flag to illustrate how Boston Scientific is a place where...
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May 23, 2019
Students at the Haizhu English and Chinese kindergarten in Guangzhou, China were invited to play doctor for a day as part of the Little Doctors program, an effort organized by the Boston...
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Apr 30, 2019
As National Minority Health Month comes to a close, Boston Scientific recognizes the important work of our Close the Gap initiative, which aims to eliminate care disparities and improve...
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Apr 26, 2019
Our teams are focused on building diversity and inclusion into every aspect of our company, and this mindset extends to our supply chain. As the Supplier Diversity Manager at Boston Scientific,...
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Apr 22, 2019
Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges that affect the well-being of our patients, employees, investors, customers and the communities we serve. At Boston Scientific, we are making...
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Apr 17, 2019
Today, Forbes announced its 2019 list of America’s Best Large Employers, on which Boston Scientific ranked #1 in the Health Care Equipment and Services industry and in the Top 30 overall. This...
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Apr 9, 2019
April 6-14 is National Robotics Week in the US, a time which highlights the importance of robotics in inspiring technology education. Boston Scientific has supported student robotics competitions...
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Apr 8, 2019
Rafael Carbunaru, Ph.D., vice president, Research and Development, leads the teams that developed products including our Spectra WaveWriterTM spinal cord stimulator system, and the VerciseTM...
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Apr 5, 2019
The Boston Scientific LithoVue Empower™ Retrieval Deployment Device and AXIOS™ Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System have received Edison Awards for Best New Products in the...
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Apr 5, 2019
What are the greatest barriers to medtech innovation? And what are the most impactful ways to empower Fortune 500 teams to overcome them? These were among the questions addressed at the inaugural...
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Apr 3, 2019
Boston Scientific teamed up with the Boston Celtics to challenge our employees to reach their fitness goals and make a difference in our community. The 2019 Fit for a Cause program gives employees...
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Apr 3, 2019
IR Magazine annually recognizes investor relations (IR) excellence in the U.S. with the IR Magazine Awards. This year, Susie Lisa, vice president, Investor Relations, was named the Best Investor...
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Apr 2, 2019
In the U.S., April 2 represents Equal Pay Day. This date symbolizes how far into the year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned the prior year. Ensuring equal pay for...
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Apr 1, 2019
This article originally appeared here on Fairygodboss.com and is republished by Boston Scientific with permission. The talent acquisition space is one that’s constantly evolving, and today,...
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Mar 20, 2019
Our caring value, and a relentless focus on truly understanding our customers and their problems, makes it possible to deliver meaningful solutions. In this article, David Knapp, vice president,...
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Mar 14, 2019
By Warren Wang, Senior Vice President and President, APAC The concept of artificial intelligence is exciting for any industry, but it shows considerable promise in healthcare. With healthcare...