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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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PREMIER AWARDS KIMBERLY-CLARK NATIONAL AND ASCEND AGREEMENTS FOR KIMVENT* ORAL CARE PRODUCTS


PREMIER AWARDS KIMBERLY-CLARK NATIONAL AND ASCEND AGREEMENTS FOR KIMVENT* ORAL CARE PRODUCTS
-Premier members and clinicians now have a choice for oral care products -


(ROSWELL, Ga. – May 26, 2010) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced that it has received a new national agreement for its KIMVENT* Oral Care products from Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing unit of Premier, Inc.
Kimberly-Clark was also selected as the sole source provider of oral care products for ...





Thursday, June 17, 2010
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Kimberly-Clark Health Care named 2010 VHA Service Excellence Award – Non-Pharmacy Supplier of the Year


Alison Todd
For Kimberly-Clark Health Care
404.835.4526
atodd@3atlanta.com


KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE NAMED 2010 VHA SERVICE
EXCELLENCE AWARD – NON-PHARMACY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

(ROSWELL, Ga. – June 17, 2010) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today that
it has been named the winner of the 2010 VHA Service Excellence Award – Non-
Pharmacy Supplier of the Year. Kimberly-Clark Health Care was recognized
for its overall support and customer assistance and for its work to help mem ...





Thursday, June 10, 2010
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I-Flow resolves patent infringement, trade secret litigation against Apex Medical Technologies, Zone Medical


Stephanie Anderson Forest 972-281-1389 stephanie.a.forest@kcc.com

LAKE FOREST, CA (June 10, 2010) — I-Flow Corporation, a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB), is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement resolving patent infringement and trade secret litigation against Apex Medical Technologies, Inc. and Zone Medical, LLC effective June 10, 2010.
Under the terms of the agreement, Apex and Zone will discontinue manufacturing and distribution of the Solace® pump, su ...





Monday, October 19, 2009
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CLINICAL STUDY SHOWS KIMBERLY-CLARK MICROCUFF ADULT ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE REDUCES VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA


CLINICAL STUDY SHOWS KIMBERLY-CLARK MICROCUFF ADULT ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE REDUCES VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA



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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR KIMGUARD ONESTEP STERILIZATION WRAP USAGE WITH STERIS’s AMSCO V-PRO STERILIZATION SYSTEMS


KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR KIMGUARD ONESTEP STERILIZATION WRAP USAGE WITH STERIS’s AMSCO V-PRO STERILIZATION SYSTEMS

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Thursday, January 7, 2010
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CLINICAL STUDY SHOWS BENEFIT OF CUFFED OVER UNCUFFED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS


CLINICAL STUDY SHOWS BENEFIT OF CUFFED OVER UNCUFFED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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Staples may increase risk of postoperative infection


http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=62584 ...





Monday, October 5, 2009
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KIMBERLY-CLARK ACQUIRES BAYLIS MEDICAL COMPANY’S PAIN MANAGEMENT BUSINESS


Purchase extends Kimberly-Clark Health Care’s reach in the $2 billion market for chronic spinal pain management products

DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2009 – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that it has acquired Baylis Medical Company’s pain management business, which includes a number of innovative, minimally-invasive radio-frequency pain management products. Kimberly-Clark’s Health Care business has been the exclusive distributor of Baylis Medical’s pain management products in the U ...





Friday, October 9, 2009
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KIMBERLY-CLARK ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE I-FLOW CORPORATION


DALLAS and LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 9, 2009 – Kimberly-Clark Corporation

(NYSE: KMB) and I-Flow Corporation (NASDAQ: IFLO), a leading healthcare company that develops and markets technically advanced, low-cost drug delivery systems and innovative products for post-surgical pain relief and surgical site care, today announced a definitive agreement whereby I-Flow will be acquired in a cash tender offer for approximately $324 million on a fully diluted basis. The total transaction value, which ...





Monday, August 3, 2009
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Prevención de infecciones en el sitio quirúrgico


El Hospital

http://www.elhospital.com/eh/secciones/EH/ES/MAIN/N/NOTICIAS4/doc_71675_HTML.html?idDocumento=71675

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Thursday, July 23, 2009
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Reducing C-Section Infections


NEW YORK (WABC) -- By Dr. Jay Adlersberg
After giving birth, mothers are focused on their new bundle of joy. What they don't need is an infection. Now, a new treatment is helping cut down infections from Caesarean sections.
Infections of the incision occur about 5 percent of the time, which is pretty frequent. The infections can come from a number of sources, including from germs living on the skin or that land on the skin.
Even if it's delivered by Caesarean section, it is an exciting and ...





Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Google Trends Caesarean Section


Google Trends



http://www.google.com/trends?q=Caesarean+section

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Sunday, May 17, 2009
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More C-sections, more problems




http://articles.latimes.com/2009/may/17/business/fi-cover-birth17

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Friday, August 7, 2009
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Worries surround Canada's rising C-section rate


Vancouver Sun



http://www.vancouversun.com/health/women/
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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Caesarean section: know the risks


canada.com

http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/channel_section_details.asp?text_id=3895&channel_id=9&relation_id=26050

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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Kimberly-Clark Corportation and Innovative Healthcare Corporation Settle Trademark Dispute


(ROSWELL, Ga. - August 22, 2007) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) and Innovative Healthcare Corporation today announced they have settled their disputes regarding Kimberly-Clark’s long-standing COLOR PURPLE trademark registration for protective gloves used in healthcare and other applications.

In December 2005, Innovative Healthcare Corporation filed an action with the U.S. Trademark and Trial Appeal Board to cancel Kimberly-Clark’s trademark registration for the COLOR PURPLE for pro ...





Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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KIMBERLY-CLARK MICROCUFF ADULT ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SHOWN TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA




KIMBERLY-CLARK MICROCUFF ADULT ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SHOWN TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
-Unique microthin cuff designed to reduce micro-aspiration, a known cause of VAP-

(Roswell, Ga. – May 19, 2009) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced the presentation of data related to the Kimberly-Clark Microcuff Adult Endotracheal (ET) Tube at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) meeting in San Diego this week. The study, conducted at the University of Michig ...





Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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Infection Protection


Healthcare Purchasing News

All Dressed Up and Ready To Go: Attired in AAMI Guidelines To Make An Infection A Rare Occassion

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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AAMI-Protective Apparel Portfolio Press Release


Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today the launch of its new
Isolation Gown portfolio, which provides barrier protection based on the
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines…

AAMI-Protective Apparel Portfolio Press Release.pdf

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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U.K. RAPID REVIEW PANEL GIVES INTEGUSEAL* RECOMMENDATION 1


U.K. RAPID REVIEW PANEL GIVES KIMBERLY-CLARK* INTEGUSEAL* RECOMMENDATION 1

(LONDON, 14 April 2009) InteguSeal* Microbial Sealant from Kimberly-Clark Health Care has been given ‘recommendation 1’ by the Department of Health’s Rapid Review Panel (RRP)



In the findings published on the Health Protection Agency’s website www.hpa.org.uk for InteguSeal* the RRP said: “Basic research and development, validation and recent in use evaluations have shown benefits that should be available to ...





Friday, April 3, 2009
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KIMBERLY-CLARK’S INTEGUSEAL* HIGHLIGHTED AS LEADING TECHNOLOGY IN NEW HCAI AWARDS PROGRAMME


KIMBERLY-CLARK’S INTEGUSEAL* HIGHLIGHTED AS LEADING TECHNOLOGY IN NEW HCAI AWARDS PROGRAMME

3rd April 2009

InteguSeal*, the microbial sealant from Kimberly-Clark Health, is one of three products highlighted as leading technological innovations to help reduce healthcare associated infections.

InteguSeal* was one of three products selected on a short-list for the first HCAI (Health Care Associated Infections) Technology Innovation Awards organised by the Department of Health and NHS Purc ...





Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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RAPID REVIEW PANEL GIVES KIMBERLY-CLARK’S INTEGUSEAL* RECOMMENDATION 1


RAPID REVIEW PANEL GIVES KIMBERLY-CLARK’S INTEGUSEAL* RECOMMENDATION 1

14 April 2009

InteguSeal*, the microbial sealant from Kimberly-Clark Health Care, has been given a ‘recommendation 1’ by the Department of Health’s Rapid Review Panel (RRP).

In the findings published on the Health Protection Agency’s website www.hpa.org.uk for InteguSeal* the RRP said: “Basic research and development, validation and recent in use evaluations have shown benefits that should be available to NHS bodie ...





Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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Q2 Launch Press Release


Integuseal Q2 Launch Press Release.pdf

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Thursday, May 1, 2008
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Oral Care Q2 Q4 Ad


Oral Care Q2 Q4 Ad.pdf

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Oral Care Survey Results Press Release


Oral Care Survey Results.pdf

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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Final Oral Care Launch Press Release


Oral Care Launch Press Release.pdf

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Thursday, May 1, 2008
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VAP prevention: Critical techniques and tools


Healthcare Purchasing News

VAP prevention: Critical techniques and tools

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Saturday, March 1, 2008
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Proper Preparation is Everything – It’s up to you to protect your patients. Are you doing all you can?


Infection Control Today

http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/proper-preparation-is-everything.html

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Saturday, March 1, 2008
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A Process of Elimination: Critical Evaluation of Practices to Reduce Surgical Site Contamination


Managing Infection Control

http://www.manageinfection.com/M_Articles.asp?AMon=3&Ayr=2008

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Thursday, May 1, 2008
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2008 Medical Device Design Excellence Awards: Engineering Excellence – Single-Use Applicator Guards Against Surgical Infection


Medical Product Manufacturing News

http://www.devicelink.com/mpmn/archive/08/05/mdea4.html

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Friday, August 1, 2008
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Non-pharmaceutical methods to reduce SSI


The Clinical Services Journal

http://www.clinicalservicesjournal.com/Story.aspx?Story=4031

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Monday, September 1, 2008
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InteguSeal* Clinical Trial Results published in Archives of Surgery


Archives of Surgery

Results of the first clinical trial of InteguSeal* Microbial Sealant have been published in the September 2008 edition of Archives of Surgery Titled “Significant Reduction in Incidence of Wound Contamination by Skin Flora Through Use of Microbial Sealant,” this prospective, randomized, multi-center study was designed to test the hypothesis that application of skin sealant prior to incision reduces microbial contamination of the wound.


Please ...





Monday, December 1, 2008
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The microbiology of surgical site infections: Understanding where the bugs come from


Healthcare Purchasing News

http://www.hpnonline.com/inside/2008-12/0812-InfectProtect.html

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE ENHANCES ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS’ ABILITY TO PREVENT INFECTION WITH NEW, SMALLER INTEGUSEAL APPLICATOR


Integuseal IS50 Press Release.pdf

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Monday, June 30, 2008
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NOVATION AWARDS KIMBERLY-CLARK A NEW TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT FOR ITS INTEGUSEAL MICROBIAL SEALANT


Integuseal-Novation Press Release.pdf

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Monday, June 2, 2008
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KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE’S INTEGUSEAL MICROBIAL SEALANT WINS MEDICAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD


MDEA Award Press Release.pdf

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007
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KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE LAUNCHES INTEGUSEAL* MICROBIAL SEALANT


Integuseal US Launch Press Release.pdf

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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Infection Connection – Arming against wounds to foster healing


Healthcare Purchasing News

http://www.hpnonline.com/inside/2007-05/0705-IC-WoundCare.html

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Thursday, March 1, 2007
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Clearing the Path – Skin Antisepsis Continues to Evolve


Infection Control Today

http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/731feat1.html

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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MIC-KEY* Success Story


The MIC-KEY.com web site has been updated with a new feature article on Kim Hollinger, an accomplished young figure skater that leads an active life with the help of her Kimberly-Clark* MIC-KEY* Low Profile Feeding Tube.

The MIC-KEY.com web site is a great educational site for patients and caregivers alike. It contains articles, videos, patient care guides, and more. Please click on the link below to read the story of Kim Hollinger, another example of how our Kimberly-Clark* MIC-KEY* Low ...





Monday, October 29, 2007
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Kimberly-Clark* PPE Dispensing System Designed to Promote Infection Control Compliance


(ROSWELL, Ga. – October 23, 2007) – In an effort to help prevent healthcare-associated infections by promoting compliant infection control practices, Kimberly-Clark announced today the launch of a system that makes it simple and convenient for caregivers to sanitize hands and change personal protective equipment (PPE) between patients and in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.

The ergonomically designed KIMBERLY-CLARK* PPE Dispensing System makes infection co ...





Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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Health Care Ramps Up Manufacturing Capacity for Production of Medical Protective Equipment


(ROSWELL, Ga. – October 1, 2007) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that it is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its $1.2 billion health care division to meet rising global demand for the Kimberly-Clark* STERLING* Nitrile exam glove. The multi-million dollar investment will enable Kimberly-Clark Health Care to add several new, state-of-the-art, high-capacity production lines to the company’s existing manufacturing operations in Thailand.

Director of Global Busines ...





Friday, September 21, 2007
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Announcing the New Kimberly-Clark Healthcare Pandemic Preparedness Website


Healthcare facilities play a critical role in moderating the impact of a pandemic. Click here to view the Kimberly-Clark Pandemic Preparedness Website – a guide for healthcare facilities. ...





Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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Kimberly-Clark Corportation and Innovative Healthcare Corporation Settle Trademark Dispute


(ROSWELL, Ga. - August 22, 2007) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) and Innovative Healthcare Corporation today announced they have settled their disputes regarding Kimberly-Clark’s long-standing COLOR PURPLE trademark registration for protective gloves used in healthcare and other applications.

In December 2005, Innovative Healthcare Corporation filed an action with the U.S. Trademark and Trial Appeal Board to cancel Kimberly-Clark’s trademark registration for the COLOR PURPLE ...





Tuesday, April 17, 2007
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Kimberly-Clark Health Care President Joanne Bauer Named to List of Top 25 Women in Health Care by Modern HealthCare Magazine


(DALLAS/ATLANTA – April 17, 2007) – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that Health Care sector President, Joanne Bauer has been named to Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Women in Healthcare, an elite group of professionals that includes renowned physicians, administrators, business executives and policy makers.

Modern Healthcare selected the top 25 women based on the following five criteria:

    • Successful service as a leader in an organization or company;
    • Abi ...





    Wednesday, March 7, 2007
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    Kimberly-Clark Wins Max Award for MICROCUFF* Pediatric Endotracheal Tube


    -Airway management device recognized for product innovation, related marketing support and impact on the marketplace-

    (ROSWELL, Ga. – March 7, 2007) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care was honored by the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University and the Atlanta Business Chronicle at the 15th annual MAX Awards (Marketing Awards for Excellence) held February 23 in Atlanta. The company's launch of the KIMBERLY-CLARK* MICROCUFF* Pediatric Endotracheal Tube, an airway management sol ...





    Monday, February 5, 2007
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    KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE LAUNCHES INTEGUSEAL* MICROBIAL SEALANT IN THE UNITED STATES


    - Innovative microbial barrier reduces the risk of skin flora contamination throughout a surgical procedure -

    (ROSWELL, Ga. – February 5, 2007) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today the launch of Kimberly-Clark* InteguSeal* Microbial Sealant, a first-in-class microbial barrier designed to reduce the risk of skin flora contamination throughout a surgical procedure. InteguSeal* Microbial Sealant was unveiled during the annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons January 28 ...





    Friday, January 12, 2007
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    2007 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, will be held July 8-13, 2007, on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, DC. For eleven years Kimberly-Clark has partnered with the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies and The McDonough Sch ...





    Friday, December 8, 2006
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    Knowledge Network Educational Webinars


    NEW!! Knowledge Network educational webinars are now available online.

    Coming Clean: An Essential for Reusable Medical Devices
    Millions of surgical and medical procedures are performed annually in the United States. All of these procedures require contact by a medical device to a patient’s sterile tissue or mucous membrane. Therefore, it is imperative that the medical devices used for these procedures be appropriately cleaned and reprocessed to ensure optimal patient outcome. T ...





    Wednesday, October 25, 2006
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    Kimberly-Clark's John Amat Named to Hispanic Business's 100 Most Influential Hispanics


    (ROSWELL, Ga. – October 25, 2006) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care is pleased to announce that Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, John Amat, has been named to Hispanic Business magazine’s 2006 list of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics. The list, which is featured in the October issue of Hispanic Business, recognizes Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions in their fields in the last 12 months.

    “John has been instrumental in developing and implementing go-to-market s ...





    Thursday, September 28, 2006
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    AORN, APIC, and Kimberly-Clark Host Conference on Infectious Diseases for the 11th Year


    AORN, APIC, and Kimberly-Clark are pleased to present the prestigious and highly respected Eleventh Conference on Infectious Diseases held at the Kimberly-Clark Corporate facility in Roswell, GA, December 5-7, 2006.
    This 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 be able to obtain the latest information on emerging ...





    Friday, September 15, 2006
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    SSI Related Article Reprints


    Kimberly-Clark maintains a wide variety of peer-reviewed journal articles, established guidelines and internal publications, stored electronically for instant retrieval. Click on the name of the article or reprint to download it.

    Article Reprints (click on title to access):

    SSI
    Temperature Management of the Surgical Patient
    Particulates in the ...





    Friday, September 15, 2006
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    Accredited Video Educational Presentations


    Knowledge Network has produced a dynamic collection of video presentations on clinical issues affecting healthcare today. All presentations have continuing education credit available as shown on each description. These video presentations are facilitated by a Kimberly-Clark Representative at no cost to you or your facility. Contact your Kimberly-Clark Sales Representative or click on the following link to schedule a presentation at your facility:

    Friday, September 15, 2006
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    Surgical Site Infections (SSI) Solutions Conference


    In conjunction with this Conference, Kimberly-Clark would like to provide attendees and those of you who missed the conference with additional resources for reducing surgical site infections and improving clinical outcomes.

    Knowledge Network is your source for current clinical resources. Use the following links to connect to them

    Kimberly-Clark Representative-Facilitated Video Presentations
    Presentations are accredit ...





    Thursday, April 20, 2006
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    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
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    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 ...





    Friday, July 28, 2006
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    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 ...





    Tuesday, August 1, 2006
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    KIMBERLY-CLARK LAUNCHES FEMORAL ANGIOGRAPHY DRAPE FOR HIGH-FLUID DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES


    (ROSWELL, Ga. – August 3, 2006) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today the launch of an Impervious Extra Long (XL) Femoral Angiography Drape to deliver the fluid control required for diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Catheterization lab and interventional radiology lab, where fluid management is critical for the protection of both patients and staff. The Impervious XL Femoral Angiography Drape features:

      • A film layer that provides impervious protect ...





      Wednesday, June 28, 2006
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      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
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      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:



      Monday, January 30, 2006
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      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
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      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
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      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 5, 2005
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      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 ...





      Wednesday, June 7, 2006
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      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 ...





      Friday, November 18, 2005
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      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
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      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 ...





      Tuesday, October 18, 2005
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      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 ...





      Friday, September 23, 2005
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      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, July 29, 2004
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      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, September 1, 2005
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      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 6, 2005
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      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
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      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
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      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 ...





      Thursday, July 29, 2004
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      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
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      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
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      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 ...





      Friday, July 2, 2004
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      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 ...





      Tuesday, July 6, 2004
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      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 ...





      Monday, May 3, 2004
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      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.





      Monday, May 3, 2004
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      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 ...





      Wednesday, January 21, 2004
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      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
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      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 3, 2003
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      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 ...





      Monday, April 28, 2003
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      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 ...





      Friday, August 1, 2003
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      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, November 4, 2002
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      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 9, 2002
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      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 ...





      Wednesday, October 1, 2003
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      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 ...





      Tuesday, April 23, 2002
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      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, May 7, 2002
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      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 ...





      Friday, December 7, 2001
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      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 ...





      Tuesday, March 5, 2002
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      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 9, 2002
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      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 ...





      Monday, September 29, 2003
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      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 ...





      Wednesday, October 31, 2001
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      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 ...





      Monday, October 1, 2001
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      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 ...





      Monday, November 5, 2001
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      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 2, 2001
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      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 ...





      Tuesday, October 16, 2001
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      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 ...





      Thursday, September 6, 2001
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      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, ...





      Friday, September 7, 2001
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      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 ...





      Monday, July 2, 2001
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      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 ...





      Thursday, August 2, 2001
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      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 ...





       
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      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 ...





      Tuesday, December 12, 2000
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      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 8, 2000
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      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 ...