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This past week, the Southeast U.S. has faced catastrophic destruction and record-level flooding as a result of Hurricane Helene. In response to this devastation, BD is working with our long-time partner, Direct Relief, to support the delivery of medical and emergency aid to the impacted region. In addition, two resources funded by BD and the BD Foundation have been deployed, including a Heart to Heart International Mobile Medical Unit (pictured here), and Planet Water Foundation AquaBlock Water Emergency Filtration Systems, capable of providing clean water to 6,000 people per day. And, in the last few days, BD associates from around the country have donated more than $25,000 to Direct Relief’s recovery work, and BD will match these donations.

The widespread adoption of GLP-1 inhibitors is changing the course of chronic weight management, and is also making the practice of self-administered injection more commonplace. The next generation of medicines requires the next generation of delivery devices. In this article, BD Chairman, CEO and President Tom Polen discusses how our Pharmaceutical Systems business is drawing on more than 50 years of expertise partnering with pharmaceutical companies to rise to the challenge. https://lnkd.in/g7EXyNXq #pharmaceuticalsystems #medtech

Handling hazardous drugs can put you at risk. But with the right knowledge and best practices, you can safeguard your health while enhancing patient care. Join us on October 10 to learn how. Register: https://lnkd.in/ed-7b8ub

Felix’s dedication to continuous learning and problem-solving is truly inspiring. His hands-on approach at BD’s Mexico sites showcases his commitment to innovation. He says, “Learning something new every day is important to me. At BD, there is a big emphasis on continuous learning, which I appreciate. I love when I go to the Mexico sites and really roll up my sleeves to help problem-solve or trouble shoot an issue – whether it’s us considering a new process to a product already in market or refining current processes.” Read more inspiring stories from other makers of possible: https://bit.ly/3MQcl8Z #JoinBD #proudtobeBD #makersofpossible

#TheGoodScreen An HPV test can determine if one is infected with the virus and with which subtype of the virus. While a positive test doesn't necessarily mean cancer, it can be an early warning sign.2It allows you and your healthcare provider to take proactive steps to prevent the development of cancer. Know More: https://lnkd.in/g_fmm9J7 #AdvancingTheWorldOfHealth #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPV #EarlyScreening #WomenHealth #BDIndia #BDIntegratedDiagnosticSystems References: 1.Okunade KS. Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2019;40(5):602-608. doi:https://lnkd.in/eCrxSBTm 2.Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test: Results & Interpretation. Cleveland Clinic.https://https://lnkd.in/g4fYGSZp

BD celebrates the launch of Advanced Patient Monitoring, its newest business unit within BD’s Medical Segment based in Irvine, California. Teams around the globe joined in to celebrate this milestone as we welcomed the addition of BD Advanced Patient Monitoring, expanding BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions. BD Advanced Patient Monitoring brings a growing set of leading monitoring technologies, advanced AI-enabled clinical decision tools and robust innovation pipeline that complement our existing technologies serving operating rooms and intensive care units. We look forward to welcoming the talented BD Advanced Patient Monitoring team to the BD family as we continue to improve quality of care.

Big medical breakthroughs are important, but many key opportunities for impactful innovation lie in improving the medical procedures done day in and day out. IV access and blood draws are two procedures nearly every hospital patient faces―hear BD Chief Scientific Officer Joseph (Joe) Smith, MD, PhD talk about how the BD vision for a "One Stick Hospital Stay" is poised to reinvent the vascular access experience for both patients and healthcare providers. #vascularaccess #MedtechMinute

The importance of supporting the business, and being the best People Manager possible, are what come through from Ashley if you spend any time speaking to her. She shares, “My job is to help my team be successful at selling our bag of solutions, help them build a career path and blueprint that is unique to their career desires, and, of course, promote and grow our business overall. I hold myself to a very high standard of excellence.” Read more about our makers of possible: https://bit.ly/3MQcl8Z #JoinBD #proudtobeBD #makersofpossible

How is BD building connectivity into innovative new medical devices? Don’t miss the conversation between BD Chief Scientific Officer Joseph (Joe) Smith, MD, PhD and Kayleen Brown with DeviceTalks where they discuss trends in healthcare and how BD – as one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world - is applying cutting-edge tools and technologies and methodologies to transform care for patients around the world.  Available on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/e4SY8f3M #InnovationAtBD #medtech #connectedcare

This month, BD held our first BD Supplier Climate Action Summit to promote supplier engagement in emissions reductions. Senior leaders from BD, along with strategic customers and industry experts, shared best practices and highlighted the significance of this work, urging all BD suppliers to set reduction targets within the next three years. This request to our suppliers is a component of our broader BDSustainability2030+ strategy, aimed at helping us meet our Science Based Targets by 2050. Learn more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/eJY5dJFr #ClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC #Sustainability