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Each day, we are inspired to innovate in new ways to improve the healthcare system and most importantly, the patient experience. We were recently recognized by the Edison Awards for three...

At Boston Scientific, our priority is to protect and aid the health and safety of our employees, our physician customers and their patients. That has always meant ensuring that our life-changing devices and therapies would be available when needed. Now, it means finding new and creative ways to support the frontline healthcare workers working tirelessly to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Amy Schwanz, Regulatory Affairs Manager and mother of two active teenage daughters, the responsibilities of work and caring for her family are bound to compete. Finding time to cheer on her...

At the fifth annual Boston Scientific Connected Patient Challenge, an open competition to promote the development of meaningful innovation to address complex healthcare challenges, VaGenie...

One morning in September 2017, Ian Dube felt a burning pressure in his chest. When he woke up in the hospital, he learned he had suffered from a heart attack and received a stent to help him heal...

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated around the globe to raise awareness and help advance gender equality. This year, the IWD campaign theme is #EachforEqual – promoting the idea that an equal world is an enabled world.

At Boston Scientific, our caring value guides how we engage with patients, how we work together as colleagues, and how we invest in the well-being of the communities where we live and work. As the...

By Ebony Travis, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion As a leading global medical device manufacturer, our ability to drive innovation and fulfill our mission to help transform lives for millions of...

Just before her sophomore year of college, Emily Herman was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a life-threatening condition that puts her at increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest. For...

For the fifth 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...

By Roz Burke, Senior Vice President Global Quality and Regulatory Across Boston Scientific, our teams are united by a mission to deliver innovative medical solutions that improve the health of...

When we develop life-changing medical technologies, details matter. Thoughtful design and engineering are integral in every step of the process—including...

By Dave Pierce, EVP and president of MedSurg at Boston Scientific I went to Norwich University, a military college in Vermont, before serving as an Army officer for four years. As you might...

In week 14 of the NFL season, DJ Fluker, a Seattle Seahawks offensive guard, revealed a pair of custom-designed cleats featuring the Boston Scientific Close the Gap health equity initiative....

“We’re going to see a complete change in the field of healthcare, in how endoscopy is done.” Dr. Dunkin, VP of medical affairs for the Endoscopy division at Boston Scientific. As medical...

This doctor’s prostate cancer diagnosis gave new meaning to his advocacy

Forbes and Just Capital have released their 2020 list of America’s top 100 JUST companies, and Boston Scientific ranked 28 overall, second among companies in the healthcare equipment and services industry, and number one for workers.

In 90-degree heat and with her heart pounding, Shawna Dukes was in her happy place as she sprinted up and down stadium stairs during the annual University of Texas women’s football training...

Research tells us that the majority of our decisions stem from unconscious mental activity. This means that the choices we make in...

In recent years, increased attention has been focused on the high rates of esophageal cancer (EC) in developing countries. In East Africa, for example, 23,000 new cases of EC and 21,000 deaths...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Boston Scientific CEO Jodi Euerle Eddy discusses how medtech is using data to help move healthcare from a reactive treatment model to preventive one.

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...