Medtronic stories

Ken Washington will draw on experience in robotics, consumer products, automotive, and space in new role. 

Que Dallara was recently recognized on Fortune’s list of ‘Future Fortune 500 CEOs’

Medtronic finishes the fiscal year with momentum

Innovation leader Mani Prakash advocates for an inclusive culture at Medtronic and beyond

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an alternative to open heart surgery

How one engineer connects dots — and nerves

A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity accelerates innovation

Get to know the symptoms of one of the most serious and common heart valve problems 

FDA approves Medtronic MiniMed™ 780G system

AI is revolutionizing healthcare technology. And it’s just getting started.

From sleeping in math to superstar engineer

Supplier diversity programs impact businesses and communities

Transformative approach seeks to bridge healthcare gaps for all

Navigating the regulatory road to a robot

Advancing equity, every step of the way

Independent new kidney health technology company will be dedicated to improving the patient experience.

Get to know some of the early warning signs of colorectal cancer, which is beatable — and treatable — if caught early

Medtronic releases the AI Compass to commit to the safe and ethical use of AI

Medtronic employee’s professional skills make a difference for young people in probation

When care comes full circle, patients benefit

Doubling the time and ‘living the dream’

3 things to know about personalized healthcare technology 

If caught early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable

Medtronic shares its pacing technology with veterinary heart doctors.

For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, get to know the risk factors of this treatable disease

Medtronic achieved 100% gender and ethnically diverse pay equity in the aggregate in the U.S., 99% globally

How a novel technique using electricity to destroy targeted cells might help clinicians treat atrial fibrillation

The president of pelvic health calls on her own experiences to elevate women and expand healthcare

One more way Medtronic is breaking barriers to gender equity

March is colorectal cancer awareness month — help prevent the deadly disease

When Mark Bubalo let his Facebook friends know he was looking for a kidney donor, he never thought a colleague would come forward

No-knot sutures enable the future of robotic-assisted surgery

The healthcare system is often biased against women when it comes to heart disease

A diverse group of businesses and products drove growth during the quarter 

Get to know the risk factors and symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women

The Yaya Foundation is bringing hope to families with 4H Leukodystrophy

How one device is working to improve the lives of wolves

In 2021, Medtronic stopped distributing the HVADs following studies that showed recipients had a higher risk of suffering strokes than those who were implanted with another company’s VAD. But Medtronic’s mission didn’t end with the suspension. In this episode, Raj Thomas, vice president and general manager of MCS, explains how his team continues to support recipients, their caregivers and clinicians to help ensure those heart failure patients can live the fullest lives possible.

Medtronic strategically partners with other organizations that share a commitment to removing barriers to equity

Tim Berry battled addiction for years. Could a heart condition rob him of the healthy life he had worked so hard to build?

Medtronic LABS bridges hyper-local solutions with cutting-edge tech

Know the signs of severe illness

Key takeaways from the Medtronic Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity 2022 Annual Report

Employee-led group provides support in Australia

Rita Higgins' experience getting her daughter care inspires her work at Medtronic

RSV usually hits young children harder than adults

Five questions with Skip Kiil, president of Cranial and Spinal Technologies  

Karen Parkhill assumed the role of chief financial officer at Medtronic six years ago, making her first move into the medical device industry. Over that time, Parkhill has helped oversee many transformations at Medtronic including the reorganization into 20 business units.

High school robotics team members learned about what it takes to be an inclusive STEM leader

By joining the World Economic Forum’s Global Health Equity Network the company will help drive progress