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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.