"We believe our first responsibility is to the doctors, nurses and patients, to mothers and fathers and all others who use our products and services.... We are responsible to our employees, the men and women who work with us throughout the world.... We are responsible to the communities in which we live and work.... Our final responsibility is to our stockholders..."

--Our Credo

These responsibilities as laid forth in our Credo guide our charitable giving.

In administering our philanthropy program, our Company addresses these responsibilities by encouraging employee volunteerism and involvement in our local communities as well as by making charitable contributions to non-profit organizations that are making a positive impact in our local communities and for the patients who use our products and services.