• A film layer that provides impervious protect...
Friday, July 28, 2006
KIMBERLY-CLARK INTRODUCES SECURE-FIT* ON SELECT SURGICAL GOWNS
- Fabric technology protects staff and patients alike by preventing glove slippage in the O.R. -
(ROSWELL, Ga. – July 28, 2006) – Building on its commitment of reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAI’s), Kimberly-Clark Health Care has launched SECURE-FIT*, a technology designed to protect caregivers from fluid contamination that can result from glove slippage during surgery. SECURE-FIT* refers to the proprietary, slip resistant coating that is thermally embedded into the surgic...
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Responds to Rising Latex Costs by Providing Customers with Latex-Free Glove Alternatives-Demonstrates commitment by focusing on nitrile glove production-
(ROSWELL, Ga. – JUNE 28, 2006) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that it will be shifting the production of exam gloves from latex to synthetic alternatives over the next four to 18 months. The company made this business decision in support of the growing customer demand for synthetic solutions such as its latest glove offering, STERLING* Nitrile, and its market-leading PURPLE NITRILE* Exam Gloves, and in response to unprecedented increases in the cost of latex raw materials.
...
Friday, June 23, 2006
Respiratory Protection and Avian Influenza Viruses Frequently Asked Questions
The following information is provided in order to assist you and answer some commonly asked questions concerning avian influenza and personal protective equipment (PPE). The responses are based on guidance and precautions issued by The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The most current and complete set of information is available at the websites maintained by these health organizations:
CDC:
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
2006 Georgetown University Healthcare Leadership Institute
Presented by The Georgetown School of Nursing & Health Studies
and The McDonough School of Business with an educational grant from Kimberly-Clark
The Georgetown University Healthcare Leadership Institute, underwritten solely by an educational grant from Kimberly-Clark, is held annually in July on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, DC. For ten years Kimberly-Clark has partnered with the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies and The McDonough School of B...
Thursday, April 20, 2006
New Strategies to Alleviate Surgical Site Infections
Answering the call: a new microbial sealant could alleviate the problem of surgical site infections across Europe.
More than 30 million surgeries are performed each year in Europe and of these, as many as 2% or 600,000 patients will develop an infection of the surgical site.1 Despite all modern attempts to eliminate the presence of bacteria in operating environments, a few persistent microbes will always remain, causing delays in patient recovery, prolonged hospital stays, and frequent...
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE LAUNCHES INTEGUSEAL*
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information:
Christine Foster
404.266.0899 ext. 101
cfoster@3atlanta.com
KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE LAUNCHES INTEGUSEAL*
MICROBIAL SEALANT
-Innovative microbial barrier reduces the risk of skin flora contamination during a surgical procedure -
(ROSWELL, Ga. – April 11, 2006) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (NYSE: KMB) Health Care business announced today that it has launched an innovative microbial barrier designed to reduce the ...
Monday, January 30, 2006
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Joins National Initiative to Reduce Surgical Complications
-Reducing healthcare associated infections is goal of
Surgical Care Improvement Project -
(ROSWELL, Ga., - January 30, 2006) –Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (NYSE: KMB) Health Care business announced today its participation in the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP), a national initiative designed to improve surgical care in hospitals. Kimberly-Clark Health Care’s involvement with SCIP continues the business’ commitment of reducing the number of healthcare associated infections i...
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
New Kimberly-Clark* Child's Face Mask Features Disney Characters
-Familiar and colorful images of Mickey and Friends can bring comfort to children who are immuno-compromised-
(ROSWELL, Ga. – January 17, 2006) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care today announced the availability of a new Child’s Face Mask featuring colorful Disney characters. This character-enhanced medical device is the first of its kind for the Health Care division of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB), which has enjoyed a strong licensing relationship with Disney Consumer Products...
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Avian Flu Information for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers (Updated April 16, 2006)
AVIAN FLU
Avian flu:Avian influenza (bird flu) was identified over a century ago. Infections are normally very mild, making wild fowl (usually ducks) ideal reservoirs for carrying the disease wherever they fly. Infected birds shed the flu virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. Other birds become infected when they contact virus-containing excretions or surfaces contaminated with the excretions. Close human contact with infected birds (alive or dead) provides the ...
Monday, December 05, 2005
Kimberly-Clark Awarded Novation Contract for Patient Warming System
-System evaluated through accelerated technology program and found to offer improved, clinical advantages for specific surgical and trauma procedures-
(ROSWELL, Ga. – December 2, 2006) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that Novation, the contracting arm of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), has awarded the company a three-year contract for the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System.
After a thorough product and documentation review by the Novati...
Friday, November 18, 2005
AORN, APIC, and Kimberly-Clark Host Tenth Conference on Infectious Diseases for the Tenth Year
AORN, APIC, and Kimberly-Clark are pleased to present the prestigious and respected Tenth Conference on Infectious Diseases, to be held at Kimberly-Clark’s Corporate facility in Roswell, GA, December 6-8, 2005.
The conference is presented by the AORN Center for Perioperative Education and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, in conjunction with an educational grant from Kimberly-Clark. Attendees will gain insight into the latest information on emerging inf...
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Kimberly-Clark Sponsors International Infection Prevention Week to Promote Awareness of Healthcare-Associated Infections
-Company offers educational materials about preventing Contact Transfer;
introduces respiratory hygiene kits-
(ROSWELL, Ga. – October 17, 2005) - Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that it will serve as sole sponsor of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.’s (“APIC”) International Infection Prevention Week. As part of its support, Kimberly-Clark is providing caregivers access to educational materials about preventing, diagnosing and mana...
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Kimberly-Clark Acquires Microcuff GmbH
Latest Acquisition Will Add to K-C Heath Care’s Leading Line of Medical Devices
Proprietary Technology Will Expand K-C’s Airway Management Portfolio and Reduce Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Patients
DALLAS and WEINHEIM, Germany – Oct. 17, 2005 – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that it has acquired Microcuff GmbH (Microcuff), a privately held medical device and technology company in Germany. Microcuff has developed patented catheter technology, integratin...
Friday, September 23, 2005
Premier's Surgical Services Commitee Awards Kimberly-Clark a New Group Purchasing Agreement for its Patient Warming System
-KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System reviewed under Premier’s
Technology Breakthroughs program-
(ROSWELL, Ga. – SEPTEMBER 23, 2005) - Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that it has received a new group purchasing agreement from Premier, Inc., for the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System. The new agreement was awarded to the global healthcare business of Kimberly-Clark Corporation after a panel of board-certified anesthesiologists, representing Premier and its 1,500-mem...
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Provides Support to Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Cash and Product Donations, Totaling Nearly $600,000, Sent to the American Red Cross, AmeriCares and Local Medical Facilities
DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2005 – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced a cash contribution of $250,000 and product donations worth nearly $350,000 to support relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As a leading employer in Mobile, Ala., with approximately 800 employees, Kimberly-Clark is directing $150,000 of the cash amount to the Alabama Gulf Coas...
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Color-Key Press Release
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Christine Foster
TroneAtlanta Public Relations
404.266.0899 ext. 101
cfoster@trone.com
KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE INTRODUCES VISUAL BRANDING FOR SURGICAL GOWNS
-Combination of the Kimberly-Clark* Color-Key and logo imprint will facilitate gown instant gown recognition in busy O.R.s-
(ROSWELL, GA – DATE) - Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that effective immediately, all of its surgical gowns will be visually branded to help caregivers id...
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
KIMBERLY-CLARK AND CARDINAL HEALTH RESOLVE PATENT DISPUTE ON DUAL PLY STERILIZATION WRAP
-Cardinal Health agrees to discontinue sales and marketing of SIMUL-WRAP-
(ROSWELL, GA – JUNE 28, 2005) - Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) and Cardinal Health have reached a settlement resolving a patent infringement dispute filed by Kimberly-Clark early last year. The dispute centered on dual ply sterilization wrap used for sterilizing surgical implements. Under their settlement, Cardinal has agreed to discontinue all sales and related ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Kimberly-Clark Responds to Increases in Natural Rubber Latex Exam Glove Supply Chain Costs by Eliminating Select Products
-Portfolio rationalization eliminates VALUESELECT* powder-free latex and all powdered latex exam gloves-
(ROSWELL, GA – MAY 10, 2005) - After years of absorbing the increased costs associated with natural rubber latex exam glove production, Kimberly-Clark Health Care is streamlining its portfolio by eliminating VALUESELECT powder-free exam gloves and all powdered latex exam gloves from the KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* glove line.
Since 2002, virtually every aspect of exam glove manufacturing, f...
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
KIMBERLY-CLARK BALLARD* TRACH CARE* COVERED UNDER NEW CMS REIMBURSEMENT CODE
KIMBERLY-CLARK BALLARD* TRACH CARE* COVERED UNDER NEW CMS REIMBURSEMENT CODE
-CMS makes major improvement in reimbursement of closed suction catheters for 2005-
(DRAPER, UTAH – April 26, 2005) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care, the market leader in closed suction systems, announced that effective immediately, its BALLARD* TRACH CARE* Closed Tracheal Suction Systems are now covered under CMS code A4605 (formerly A4609 and A4610) and has a set fee schedule of $16.40.
“We applaud the fact that CMS...
Friday, December 03, 2004
Kimberly-Clark Medical Devices Offers New Reimbursement Site
Now you can access kchealthcare.com for current Medicaid and Medicare policies on Enteral Feeding and Closed Suction Systems.
Information available includes state-by-state details on fee schedules and limits, as well as special comments and links for additional resources.
The site saves time by providing centrally located information which prevents unnecessary searching and gathering on the internet.
It is also user-friendly. Just choose from a drop-down list the product, state and hea...
Thursday, November 11, 2004
DEHP in Kimberly-Clark Enteral Feeding Extension Sets
DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) is a plasticizer commonly found in products made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Plasticizers are added to PVC to soften it and allow it to be very flexible. Without plasticizer, PVC is hard and unbendable.
PVC with DEHP has been used in medical devices for 40 years without reports of significant adverse effects. However, some still have concerns about potential risks regarding the use of PVC containing DEHP.
DEHP is found in many everyday products such a...
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Kimberly-Clark Introduces A Child-Size Face Mask To Properly Protect Kids From The Spread Of Infection
First mask on the market designed specifically to fit children’s smaller faces
ROSWELL, GA – JULY 29, 2004
In support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) universal respiratory etiquette strategy, Kimberly-Clark Health Care has introduced a child-size face mask designed specifically to better fit the smaller facial features of children. Until now, a child’s only option has been to don a poorly fitting adult surgical mask, which does not offer adequate barrie...
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Kimberly-Clark Introduces A Child-Size Face Mask To Properly Protect Kids From The Spread Of Infection
First mask on the market designed specifically to fit children’s smaller faces
ROSWELL, GA – JULY 29, 2004
In support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) universal respiratory etiquette strategy, Kimberly-Clark Health Care has introduced a child-size face mask designed specifically to better fit the smaller facial features of children. Until now, a child’s only option has been to don a poorly fitting adult surgical mask, which does not offer adequate barrie...
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Kimberly-Clark Introduces New Poly-Coated Gown!
The new KIMBERLY-CLARK* Poly-Coated Gown combines protection, comfort and easy donning for a wide range of applications. The benefits of this gown can help drive compliance and bring dependability to your infection control program.
Functional Benefits:
• Constructed with a fluid impermeable polyethylene outer layer on top of a soft, lightweight polypropylene inner layer
• Split back style means not having to don over the head like some competitive poly-coated gowns
• Full coverage b...
Monday, July 12, 2004
Kimberly-Clark & Healthcare Purchasing News: Bringing Georgetown to you!
Overview
The Georgetown University Healthcare Leadership Institute will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to strategically position both you and your organization in today's dynamic healthcare environment. Using business-oriented methodologies, you will strengthen your abilities as a decision-maker and a leader. At Georgetown, we are concerned not only with the ideas and theories critical for administrative success, but also with the values and traditions that are...
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Kimberly-Clark Demonstrates Commitment to Product Innovation with Advancements to Patient Warming System and Launch of www.kcpatientwarming.com
ROSWELL, GA – July 6, 2004 - Building on its commitment to provide health care professionals with the most innovative and effective medical products on the market, Kimberly-Clark Health Care has introduced the M1000, a new control unit for its KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System. This compact, stand-alone unit is packed with features that make the overall patient warming system easier to use by clinicians. Kimberly-Clark has also launched a website devoted to advancements in thermal...
Friday, July 02, 2004
Know More To Protect Better--Kimberly-Clark and New AAMI Guidelines
AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) has recently finalized new guidelines for the performance of protective apparel. Kimberly-Clark welcomes these guidelines because they provide a uniform standard to classify the performance of protective apparel which can help our customers make decisions on which product will help protect their employees and patients.
Of all the gowns recently tested under the new guidelines, our market leading CONTROL* Cover Gown offer...
Monday, May 03, 2004
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Joins Global Healthcare Exchange
ROSWELL, GA and WESTMINSTER, Colo. May 3, 2004– Kimberly-Clark Health Care has joined with Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) to help further streamline the procurement process and lower costs for customers.
Recognized for its wide portfolio of quality products that improve the health, hygiene and well-being of patients and staff, Kimberly-Clark Health Care will integrate to GHX’s trading exchange, enabling it to connect to and conduct business electronically with more than ...
Monday, May 03, 2004
The Latest Advancement in Temperature Management Therapy
ACUITY CARE, May 2004
Kimberly-Clark Health Care has long been known as a leader in the development of innovative products for the healthcare industry. The KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System represents the latest category entry for this $1 billion global health care enterprise. This unique product gives clinicians control of patient temperature during complex surgical procedures helping to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Tyco/Healthcare/Kendall Adds KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* PURPLE NITRILE* Gloves to Custom Procedure Trays
ROSWELL, GA and MANSFIELD, MASS (Jan. 21) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care and Tyco Healthcare today announced that KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* PURPLE NITRILE* gloves will replace the vinyl gloves in Kendall procedural and patient prep trays.
“We will place more than 70 million gloves with the distinctive COLOR PURPLE* design in over 200 different Kendall kits,” said Mike Mattos, general manager for the Kimberly-Clark Health Care global glove business. “This is an extraordinary commitment on Ty...
Monday, January 19, 2004
SAFESKIN* PFE Powder-Free Latex Exam Gloves now available at SAM's
KIMBERLY-CLARK SAFESKIN* PFE Powder-Free Latex Exam Gloves are now available at SAM's Clubs in various states.
Now consumers can benefit from the same great quality that hospitals enjoy.
The participating SAM's Clubs are located in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. They are also available in the west and central areas of California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Alaska, New Mexico, Colorado, West Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Possible uses ...
Friday, October 03, 2003
APIC announces Kimberly-Clark as exclusive sponsor of IICW 2003
Kimberly-Clark is honored to be the exclusive sponsor of APIC's International Infection Control Week (IICW) 2003. Realizing the concern of infection control professionals to improve patient safety and quality of care, Kimberly-Clark is dedicated to providing education on relevant and critical topics. Recognized as a leader in education, Kimberly-Clark has developed the Internet-accessible KNOWLEDGE NETWORK*. The KNOWLEDGE NETWORK* is a dynamic collection of quality educational resources that in...
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Presented by
The School of Nursing & Health Studies
and The McDonough School of Business
Underwritten by an educational grant from:
The Georgetown University Healthcare Leadership Institute, underwritten solely by an educational grant from Kimberly-Clark, was held on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, DC, July 13-18, 2003. For seven years Kimberly-Clark has partnered with the Georget...
Monday, September 29, 2003
Kimberly-Clark and AORN Host the Eighth Conference on Infectious Diseases
Kimberly-Clark and AORN are pleased to present the prestigious and highly respected Eighth Conference on Infectious Diseases held at the Kimberly-Clark Corporate facility in Roswell, GA, December 8-10, 2003.
This conference is presented by the AORN Center for Perioperative Education in conjunction with an educational grant from Kimberly-Clark. Attendees will be able to obtain the latest information on emerging infectious disease threats and prevention strategies to protect both patients and st...
Friday, August 01, 2003
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) prompts surge in infection control product inquiries.
Current news surrounding outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has prompted many inquiries to Kimberly-Clark from healthcare and infection control practitioners around the world. As it becomes available, updated information about obtaining and using Kimberly-Clark infection control products--including masks, gowns and gloves--will be posted here at kchealthcare.com.
Links:
Monday, April 28, 2003
Kimberly-Clark wins the HIDA 2003 Manufacturer Excellence in Service Award (MESA)
The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) is pleased to announce that Kimberly-Clark is a winner of a 2003 Manufacturer Excellence in Service Award (MESA). The MESA recognizes and honors medical/surgical products manufacturers that support distributor efforts to provide the highest levels of service to customers and to remove costs from the supply chain. The award was presented at the HIDA Executive Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida.
The MESA program, which began in 1995, is par...
Monday, November 04, 2002
KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* PURPLE NITRILE* Glove Passes Milestone
ATLANTA – Taking a page from the fast-food industry, where customer preference is touted in terms of “billions and billions” sold, Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Health Care business today proudly noted that its market-leading PURPLE NITRILE glove passed the 2 billion mark in terms of number manufactured since Safeskin Corporation began making the signature COLOR PURPLE* design glove in 1996.
“Safeskin was one of the first companies to aggressively market nitrile gloves as a latex-free alterna...
Friday, August 09, 2002
KNOWLEDGE NETWORK* Glove Educational Video Series Earns Top Prestigious Awards
ATLANTA (Aug. 9, 2002) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (NYSE:KMB) KNOWLEDGE NETWORK* Glove Educational Video Series earned top honors from the Council on International Nontheatrical Events, Inc. (CINE) Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition – the prestigious Golden Eagle award. The video series also won a Bronze Award from Health Sciences Communications Association (HeSCA) in the “Video – Continuing Education” category.
“We are proud of the recognition our educational video series earned,” s...
Monday, May 13, 2002
Kimberly-Clark/Ballard Medical Sponsors DDW’s First Commemorative Poster
-Commemorative Posters Given to Participants at Booth 1707
Participants of the 2002 Digestive Disease Week were invited to receive an original limited edition poster of San Francisco to commemorate their visit to this years’ conference.
May 19- 22. Kimberly-Clark/Ballard Medical, a leading manufacturer of gastroenteral feeding tubes, sponsored the creation and distribution of the commemorative show poster, and had them available for pick-up at their booth 1707.
"Kimberly-Clark/Ballard ...
Tuesday, May 07, 2002
CE Programs Launched at AACN
-KIMBERLY-CLARK/BALLARD MEDICAL SPONSORS TWO CE PROGRAMS FOR CRITICAL CARE NURSES
Draper, UT. (May 7, 2002) - Kimberly-Clark/Ballard Medical is sponsoring two CE (Continuing Education) programs, launched at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia. AACN is the world’s largest specialty nursing organization with more than 65,000 members worldwide.
"Kimberly-Clark/Ballard Medical is committed to being a par...
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
Kimberly-Clark Launches The Knowledge Network
-FOCUS IS ON ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL
ATLANTA, GA (April 23, 2002) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) launched today a new education initiative for healthcare professionals, pulling together its existing instructional offerings under one umbrella as well as adding substantially to its breadth and scope. To be known as The Knowledge Network, the program will provide new and enhanced informational resources available to healthcare personnel.
“This is an ...
Tuesday, March 05, 2002
Consumer Glove Announcement
- KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE LAUNCHES NEW FIRST AID AND HOME HEALTH CARE GLOVE
ATLANTA, GA (March 5, 2002) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s (NYSE:KMB) Health Care business today announced the introduction into the retail market of KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* Powder-Free Latex Gloves, a glove line designed to offer protection and comfort for consumers’ first aid and home health care needs. The gloves are the same gloves Kimberly-Clark Safeskin, the leading manufacturer of U.S. medical gloves, offe...
Wednesday, January 09, 2002
Sixth Conference on Infectious Diseases
KIMBERLY-CLARK AND AORN HOST THE SIXTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Roswell, GA. (January 9, 2002) – On Dec. 3-5, 88 healthcare professionals from across the U.S., including 10 nurses from Korean hospitals, attended the sixth Conference on Infectious Diseases, presented by the AORN Center for Perioperative Education and Kimberly-Clark Health Care. Held at the Kimberly-Clark corporate facility in Roswell, Ga., this year’s conference featured presentations from a nationally recogn...
Friday, December 07, 2001
Kimberly-Clark Health Care introduces new medical glove
KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE INTRODUCES NEW MEDICAL GLOVE
- Kimberly-Clark Safeskin Launches New Synthetic Offering-
ATLANTA, Ga. (Dec. 7) – Kimberly-Clark Corp.’s Health Care business today announced the introduction of Safeskin* NEON* Nitrile, a synthetic medical examination glove. The new powder free, latex-free glove is one of Safeskin’s new additions in the company’s recent move to offer a complete line of medical and dental examination gloves.
"We have been very active in upgrading an...
Monday, November 05, 2001
Bauer Named President Of Kimberly-Clark Health Care
(ROSWELL, GA – Nov. 5, 2001) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has announced that Joanne B. Bauer has been named president of Kimberly-Clark’s Health Care business. Prior to this promotion, Bauer was vice president of global business management for Health Care, a $1 billion unit of Kimberly-Clark.
Bauer joined Kimberly-Clark in 1981 as a marketing assistant and held various marketing positions in Kimberly-Clark’s consumer business before moving to Health Care in 1986. In 1993...
Friday, November 02, 2001
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Business Launches New Web Site
- Symetri, SAP partner to deliver "brandcentric" site -
ATLANTA (Nov. 2, 2001) – Kimberly Clark Corp’s (NYSE: KMB) Health Care business announced today the launch of its redesigned Web site, www.kchealthcare.com. The new site features an ecatalog to support the growing need for ebusiness assistance to health care professionals.
The Kimberly-Clark Health Care Web site, designed by Symetri, a leading developer of strategies, applications and interfaces for e-business companies, wit...
Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Kimberly-Clark Safeskin Introduces New Hand Health Glove
--HealthTouch* Features Vitamin E --
ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 30, 2001) -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Health Care business today announced the introduction of HealthTouch*, a new Safeskin exam glove that features a coating with Vitamin E.
The new glove is a premium, powder-free latex exam glove designed to improve the feel of the glove against the hand. The new HealthTouch gloves target medical professionals experiencing glove-related hand dryness, a condition commonly associated wi...
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Kimberly-Clark Corp. Receives HIGPA's 2001 Vendor of the Year Award
Washington, D.C. (October 24, 2001) — Kimberly Clark Corp. received on October 16 the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association’s Vendor of the Year Award at HIGPA’s 2001 International EXPO in Palm Desert, California.
Ed Gravell, HIGPA Board of Directors chairman-elect and director of health systems at Allegiance Healthcare, presented this prestigious award to Keith Kuchta, executive director for national accounts and distribution at Kimberly-Clark.
"It’s an honor to receive ...
Monday, October 01, 2001
Kimberly-Clark Introduces New Look for SAFESKIN* Dental Exam Glove Packaging
- Kimberly-Clark No Longer to Use SMILE CARE® Brand -
ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 1, 2001) – Kimberly-Clark Corp., a leading consumer and medical products company, today announced that its Health Care business is rebranding its popular SAFESKIN* SMILE CARE® dental exam glove product line. The brand will be relaunched as KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* Dental Exam Gloves. While the gloves remain exactly the same, the new look and name result from a desire to more closely align the SAFESKIN* brand wit...
Friday, September 07, 2001
KIMBERLY-CLARK/BALLARD DEVELOPS NEW PRODUCT FOR CARDIAC STIMULATION THERAPY
ATLANTA—Kimberly-Clark/Ballard, an innovator in closed suction respiratory catheters for critical care markets, announced the introduction of the new KIMBERLY-CLARK* R2 Multifunction Electrodes, a disposable electrode for defibrillators.
The R2 electrodes feature a new hour-glass shaped pad to better conform to the patient’s body with additional adhesive surface area for electrode placement. The self-adhesive pads are low impedance. And, the pads are radiolucent for unobstructed views duri...
Thursday, September 06, 2001
KIMBERLY-CLARK'S HEALTH CARE BUSINESS NAMED SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR BY SOURCE MEDICAL
-- Canada's Largest Medical Distributor Honors Kimberly-Clark
Roswell, GA – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that its health care business has been named Supplier of the Year by Source Medical, the largest medical/surgical distributor in Canada.
In considering its supplier partners for this award, Source Medical evaluated its suppliers in six categories of excellence: sales growth, operational excellence, strong field sales, marketing and corporate support, ...
Thursday, August 02, 2001
BROADLANE, INC. SIGNS SURGICAL PACKS AND GOWNS AGREEMENT WIT KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE BUSINESS
ATLANTA –August 2, 2001 – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that it has entered into a four-year, sole-source agreement to provide surgical drapes, packs and gowns to Broadlane, Inc., a leader in delivering supply chain services to the healthcare industry. Kimberly-Clark anticipates the new contract will result in sales of more than $120 million over four years.
Robert Abernathy, group president of the Kimberly-Clark Health Care business, said, “We're very pleased to be...
Monday, July 02, 2001
KIMBERLY-CLARK COMPLETES SALE OF ORTHOPEDIC SOFT GOODS PRODUCTS TO ENCORE MEDICAL CORPORATION
ATLANTA, July 2, 2001 – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today completed the sale of its line of Orthopedic Soft Goods, Patient Safety Devices, and Pressure Care products to Encore Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: ENMC), a leading manufacturer of orthopedic implants for approximately $9 million. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
These products include the Kallassy® Ankle Support, the Sports Supports® product line of braces and supports, the Rebound® line of consumer ort...
Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Premier, inc. Signs Infection Control Products Agreement with Kimberly-Clark Health Care Business
ATLANTA –December 12, 2000– Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that it has entered into a three-year, dual source agreement with Premier, Inc. The agreement is for a variety of infection control apparel, including non-sterile gowns, scrub suits, coveralls, labcoats and jackets. Kimberly-Clark anticipates the new contract will result in sales of more than $17 million over three years.
Robert Abernathy, Group President of the Kimberly-Clark Health Care business, said, “We...
Friday, December 08, 2000
Amerinet Signs Surgical Agreement with Kimberly-Clark Health Care Business
ATLANTA –December 8, 2000– Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that it has entered into a three-year, multi-source agreement with AmeriNet, the nation's largest membership-based health care group purchasing organization (GPO). The agreement is for surgical packs and gowns. Kimberly-Clark anticipates the new contract will result in sales of more than $50 million over three years. This is in addition to contracts already in place with AmeriNet totaling $18 million for a wide...
Kimberly-Clark and Donovan Industries Named by Owens & Minor as Winners of Supplier of the Year Awards for 2000
Richmond, VA….(NYSE-OMI) Owens & Minor announced that it has named Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE-KMB), a leading global consumer and medical products manufacturer based in Irving, Texas, as Supplier of the Year (with more than $20 million in annual sales), and Donovan Industries, Inc., a manufacturer and importer of personal hygiene and skin care products developed for institutional use, based in Tampa, Florida, as Supplier of the Year (with less than $20 millio...
