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View an infographic summary of the company’s fourth quarter earnings report.

May 20, 2020 – The pictures began appearing, slowly at first, in windows around Margraten, The Netherlands, during the weeks leading up to Memorial Day. Usually black and white, they’re...

February 18 – Earlier today, Medtronic reported third quarter 2020 financial results. This infographic provides key highlights. For more information, view our press release or visit...

Each year, patients from around the world travel to Minnesota to share their stories about how medical technology has improved their lives.

December 3, 2019 -- Medtronic has a long history of supporting military veterans, and people are noticing. The State of Minnesota recognized Medtronic as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company during...

Report highlights 100% gender pay equity in the U.S. and 99% pay equity for its 90,000+ global employees.

VIEW AN INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY OF THE COMPANY’S SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS REPORT.

The Society of Women Engineers honors three Medtronic engineers – highlighting the company’s efforts to recruit, retain and empower women engineers.

Chief Executive Magazine features Omar Ishrak and Carol Surface on driving business strategy together.

Surgical Synergy from Medtronic helps take spine surgery to a new level.

October 28, 2019 – A Medtronic product that studies show reduces the rate of infection in patients who receive certain implanted medical devices is the among the top medical innovations for...

He had lost all hope of controlling his pain until a doctor suggested he try a device made by Medtronic.

Garry Frankel credits his defibrillator with peace of mind following cardiac arrest.

View an infographic summary of the company’s first quarter earnings report.

New treatment for painful leg veins helps patients get back on their feet.

Virtual anatomy table offers new view of implantable devices.

Medtronic teams create tiny components that could be part of the next med tech breakthrough.

View an infographic summary of the company’s fourth quarter earnings report.

Company makes Corporate Responsibility Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for third consecutive year, secures #1 spot for employee relations.

Early results are promising for new enhanced respiratory monitoring care pathway.

Business Roundtable #EmbracingSustainability campaign challenges America's top CEOs to share how they are advancing sustainability.

Medtronic works to better support women pursuing leadership roles.

Value-based agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina is our latest health care collaboration.

Dawn Bardot and others across the company’s information technology group are helping transform the future of healthcare.

Five-year value-based health care partnership will focus on acute conditions, chronic diseases and education.

Know the risks and how you can lead a heart healthy lifestyle.

The annual list is based on what surveyed Americans said companies should focus on most.

Kootenai Health’s continuum of care approach is making a difference for patients in northern Idaho.

Medtronic Global Champion Irma Grundling pursues her passion to run, despite Parkinson's Disease.

When Brent Hanson collapsed following a cardiac arrest, he never thought he’d get back up — and run. This fall, he’ll compete as a Medtronic Global Champion during the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.

Medtronic Chairman and CEO pledges to accelerate change and gender equality in the workplace.

U.S. Army veteran joins Medtronic through a program focused on matching military skills with positions at the company.

Medtronic spinal cord stimulation can be an effective non-opioid treatment for chronic intractable pain.

The 2018 ranking by Thomson Reuters reflects commitment by employees at all levels of the organization.

How medical devices and the letters B.O.K. changed the lives of the Anderson family.

The latest in diabetes technology is having positive impact on patients and payers

Unique battery facility sets high standards that are being shared in the industry.

Collaboration provides timely, advanced care to critically ill patients in Tijuana.

Business groups team up on production to meet demand for diabetes technology.

Medtronic employees and retirees in the Netherlands and the United States team up on a unique project to honor American war heroes.

Medtronic leaders — past and present — discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the future of value-based, patient-centered care.

Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognizes Medtronic on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List.

Recognized for the third year in a row, Medtronic remains steadfast in commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Medtronic employees put a pause on their day jobs and pitch in throughout hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico

Groundbreaking partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network could impact 500,000 patients, improve outcomes, and save tens of millions of dollars.

A partnership between Philips and Medtronic looks to streamline and optimize the management of lung nodule patients.

With a focus on quality, Medtronic and UPS Healthcare form a unique team ensuring medical devices get to patients all over the world.

A new partnership aims to accelerate tissue and organ replacement.

For the fourth straight year, Medtronic received the Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator award.

The publication’s annual list of Most Admired Companies includes Medtronic.

Program celebrates 5th year and recognizes people who are “giving on” after overcoming health challenges with the help of medical technology.

FDA approves HeartWare™ HVAD™ System as a ‘destination therapy’ for patients with severe heart failure.

All production at all facilities are operating at pre-hurricane levels.

Thousands receive water and electricity after Medtronic assists with critical repairs.

Medtronic is working with communities in Puerto Rico to help citizens in need and speed up the island’s recovery.

Real-world clinical data is key to creating more effective medical devices and improving patient health.

As the nation pauses to honor men and women who served, Medtronic works to address veterans’ issues.

In its annual list of up-and-coming technologies, the hospital gives the Medtronic MiniMed™670G the number one spot.

New numbers are in - improvements at New Brunswick Heart Center are already evident since the partnership began.

3D printing isn’t really printing at all. The less-familiar term is additive manufacturing – building an object one very thin layer at a time – on a precision machine similar in size and...

The facility will focus on expanding expertise, providing innovative training, and improving the local healthcare industry in rural parts of the country.

More than 10,000 patients have now received the world’s smallest pacemaker.

Medtronic welcomed its inaugural Global Champions Team to Minnesota, where they were honored and participated in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10-Mile Race.

As Medtronic receives national recognition for its focus on employee health, a partnership with the Minnesota Vikings is impacting the local community.

Nitinol is 10 times more flexible than ordinary metal and a key ingredient in new, innovative devices.

The Bakken Society holds annual colloquium to induct new members and leads important discussions around the future of the biomedical device industry.

Maximizing the impact of a global innovation ecosystem.

After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas, Medtronic employees took action – including one man who put work on hold and rescued flood victims trapped in their homes.

More clinics and hospitals are using telemedicine to connect patients to care when every second counts.

Medtronic forms first-of-its-kind Hospital IT Advisory Board – a chance for tech leaders to partner and plan for the future.

Earl is a U of M alum; honor recognizes his “legacy of innovation and healing.”

In seemingly perfect shape on the surface, 26-year-old Andrew “AJ” Jones went from being a fitness model to fighting for his life.

FDA expands approved use of revolutionary technology.

Inside the MiniMed™ 670G system lies a math equation that took nearly a decade for Medtronic scientists to put together.

July 2017 - When it comes to building medical devices, details are everything. Because the finished product has to be good enough for Mom. “We have this thing we call the Mom test,” said Pa...

Micra™ TPS remains functioning after bumpy rocket ride into space.

Medtronic and Aetna – one of the biggest health insurance companies in the U.S. – sign an outcomes-based agreement for patients living with diabetes.

Medtronic Vice President Bronwyn Brophy has been named to the list for the third year in a row.

Nominations are now open to recognize outstanding volunteers who have overcome health challenges with the help of medical technology.

New research suggests competitive and strenuous sports can be safe for many athletes with ICDs.

Breakthrough in diabetes management took strong partnerships and willing trial participants.

Honor recognizes outstanding leadership in advancement of ethics and ethical behavior

Honored by the award, company leaders say “success depends on creating an inclusive culture.”

Charlene Wood gets back to everyday activities.

Project aims to develop personalized 3D brain images that assist neurosurgeons in the operating room.

The honor highlights Medtronic’s commitment to global inclusion and diversity.

More than 6,000 patients have now received the revolutionary Micra pacemaker.

Global healthcare industry leaders share framework for system-level care models that give stakeholders the authority, tools and accountability to achieve the best value for patients.

Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognizes Medtronic on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

After a near-death experience, the former state trooper advocates for better post-op monitoring.

From being the only female student in her college classes to becoming a company leader in recruiting the next crop of women engineers, R&D engineer Carol Malnati shares her passion for Women in Science and Engineering programs.

Forty students attended the third Student Employer Exploration Day (SEED).

Recovery for patients like Viet Le is only part of the story.

New app collects event data linked with Fitbit activity trackers empowering patients and physicians to get more out of continuous glucose monitoring.

Fortune Magazine's annual list of Most Admired Companies includes Medtronic.

Medtronic device helps reduce disability associated with stroke.

Medtronic Young Professionals partner with All Hands - an international disaster relief organization. Together, they helped those in Louisiana following devastating floods.

The company received the Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator award for the third straight year.

Annual award honors people who give back to their communities after receiving life-saving medical devices.