The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., helps organizations increase access to healthcare in the United States and around the world. The foundation, established in 1981, began to focus exclusively on increasing access to healthcare in 2002 - particularly for the disadvantaged and underserved - in and near communities where Baxter employees live and work.
In 2008, The Baxter International Foundation made total contributions of over $4 million, of which $2.82 million was given in grants to organizations in 20 countries, largely to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for the disadvantaged and underserved in communities where Baxter employees live and work. Specifically, grants awarded in 2008 will help increase health and nutrition services for children, provide mental health services to the homeless, expand training for healthcare professionals addressing public health needs, and improve access to healthcare for children, the uninsured and the elderly. More..
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