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Citizenship
	Abbott Netherlands Makes a Difference for Kids with Chronic Illnesses About 250 of our Abbott Netherlands colleagues recently came together for a day of volunteerism to bring positive changes to schools for children with chronic illnesses.
	Abbott and Partners Provide Assistance in Response to Earthquakes and Typhoon Natural disasters wreaked havoc in the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia recently. Abbott's strategic approach to disaster relief enabled us to immediately distribute nearly $1 million in product and cash donations to affected areas. Abbott affiliates and local partner organizations continue to play an integral role in Abbott's ability to respond appropriately.
	Abbott Fund Partner Profiled in New Best-Selling Book The work of longtime Abbott Fund partner Sakena Yacoobi and the Afghanistan Institute of Learning (AIL) was profiled as a successful example of effective grassroots outreach in a bestselling new book, Half the Sky, by Pulitzer Prize winners Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
	Abbott's Commitment to Child Nutrition For more than 100 years, Abbott has been a leader in developing innovative, science-based nutrition solutions that help children develop and grow, and live healthier lives. Learn more about the information and support available to ensure children receive the optimal form of nutrition.
	Abbott's Commitment in HIV/AIDS Learn how Abbott is fighting this disease around the world by expanding access to treatment, supporting children affected by the virus, and strengthening health care systems.
Science
	The Miracle of Sight — Why We See This is the first in a five-part series of web features that explores the wonderment of eyesight, the care and keeping of eyes, common eye ailments and treatments, the future of eye care and the emerging hope for the blind.
	The Miracle of Sight — Common Eye Conditions and Treatments This article is part two of a series that explores the wonderment of eyesight, the care and keeping of eyes, common eye ailments and treatments, the future of eye care and the emerging hope for the blind.
	The Miracle of Sight — An Ounce of Prevention for Your Eyes This article is part three of a series that explores the wonderment of eyesight, the care and keeping of eyes, common eye ailments and treatments, the future of eye care and the emerging hope for the blind.
	The Miracle of Sight — Beams of Light Restore Vision for Millions This article is four part of a series of web features that explores the wonderment of eyesight, the care and keeping of eyes, common eye ailments and treatments, the future of eye care and the emerging hope for the blind.
	The Miracle of Sight — New Hope for the Blind This is the final article in a five-part series of web features that explores the wonderment of eyesight, the care and keeping of eyes, common eye ailments and treatments, the future of eye care and the emerging hope for the blind.
	Flu Season is Here: Steps You Can Take to Help Avoid the Flu Here are a few tips to help you avoid the flu and help prevent its spread.
	Abbott's Bioabsorbable Stent Featured in Popular Science A recent Popular Science article highlights the innovation of Abbott's fully bioabsorbable coronary device.
Business
	Abbott India Celebrates 100 Years Abbott India kicked off a year-long celebration to recognize its centennial and many achievements since the establishment of operations, way back in 1910.
	Welcome To The Family: Abbott Medical Optics Joins Our Team The initials are the same, but the 3,600 employees of AMO, formerly Advanced Medical Optics, are now part of Abbott as the transaction to acquire this established global leader in vision care has been completed.
	Abbott Opens New Pediatric Nutrition Manufacturing Facility in Singapore Our new state-of-the-art nutrition manufacturing facility has officially opened in Singapore, representing Abbott’s growing commitment to the region and our single largest investment in Asia.
Recognition
	Abbott is Fortune's Most Admired Company in Pharmaceutical Industry After steadily rising in the ranks – from #4 in 2008, to #3 last year – Abbott was ranked the world's most admired company in the pharmaceutical industry in Fortune magazine's annual listing, which is based on a rigorous survey of industry executives, board members, and financial analysts.
	Abbott Continues to Make Barron’s Most Respected Companies List How do you define R-E-S-P-E-C-T? It's not easy, according to professional investors who rank the world's top 100 largest companies for Barron's, an investment magazine. Abbott was one of only two healthcare companies ranked in the Top 25 of the list this year.
	Abbott One of the Best Places to Work for Scientists Abbott has again been named to The Scientist magazine's 'Best Places to Work in Industry,' this year ranking sixth among companies with more than 5,000 employees.
Archive
	Abbott Nutrition Shines at Food & Nutrition Expo Abbott Nutrition showed it has its finger on the pulse of the nutrition market at the American Dietetic Association (ADA) 2008 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, held recently in Chicago.
	Next Generation Similac Showcases the Nursery of Tomorrow in Central Park The Similac Next Generation Nursery is an exhibit Abbott Nutrition set up in New York City's Central Park recently to showcase innovative products for new parents and their babies.
	"We In The Abbott Family Have An Opportunity To Make a Difference" Abbott and its philanthropic foundation, the Abbott Fund, are working with our humanitarian aid organization partners in providing U.S. $1 million in aid in response to the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan Province in China.
	Abbott Responds to Disasters in Myanmar and China Abbott and its philanthropic foundation the Abbott Fund are providing U.S. $1.5 million in humanitarian aid in response to the earthquake in Sichuan Province in China and Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.
	Abbott Presents New Approach for Treating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), an ailment historically associated with childhood, persists into adulthood in more than two-thirds of cases. While medical treatment can improve the symptoms of ADHD, currently approved treatments often cause undesirable side effects, including increases in heart rate and blood pressure.
	Ensure Nutrition Education Network Helps Fight Malnutrition Malnutrition is a growing, global health problem. In Europe and the Middle East, 10 to 78 percent of hospital patients, particularly the elderly, suffer from the condition. The effects of malnutrition include disease complications, weakened immune function, increased morbidity and mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased cost of health care.
	Faces of Heart Disease Abbott and the American Heart Association have partnered on an educational poster exhibit featuring inspirational stories of heart disease survivors.

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