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From colorful parades to the symbolic raising of the flag, many of our employees across the globe stood together in solidarity and #pride this month. Thank you to our PRIDE Employee Resource Group and all who showed their support. 🌈

“This is the right technology at the right time and an exciting step forward in weight loss for patients.” Read in The Wall Street Journal how the Apollo ESG™ System helps patients lose weight by reducing their stomach size without any incisions or scars – and why some say it represents the future of GI procedures. https://lnkd.in/gkPvVeaV

Many men suffer in silence when they’re struggling with an enlarged prostate, urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction. “We have to find a way to inspire men to realize there are safe and effective treatments that can improve their quality of life,” says Ronald Morton, M.D., chief medical officer, Urology. #MensHealthMonth https://bit.ly/4cA6dvj

I am honored to serve as Chair of Close the Gap, a Boston Scientific health equity initiative, and to have a fulfilling career in the cardiology med device field.  Neither of those would be true today if someone in 1982 hadn’t asked me: “What’s a nice kid like you doing working in the laundry?” That person was Emmanuel Angelo – one of the many mentors I’ve been blessed with who didn’t look past me, who saw my potential.  Their life-changing – I’d even say life-saving – encouragement inspires me to want to give back, to help others be seen in the way they saw me. So much has changed since my days in the laundry room at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. But I’m acutely aware of how much more change is needed.  Today, this Juneteenth, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made as a nation, while also recommitting to seeing us all. Let’s harness the power of diversity – people with different backgrounds and perspectives – to drive innovation. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this leads to better problem-solving, more effective decision-making, and, ultimately, improved outcomes. And that is certainly true for healthcare.  Together, we can bridge the gaps for those who are still overlooked.  In fact, together we must.  #CloseTheGap #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

Without the collective talent and passion of more than 48,000 employees in 52 countries, we could not achieve our goal of delivering solutions that change and save lives. Here are just a few of the ways we work to make our company a place where everyone can belong.

We’re excited to share that we have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc., a med tech company focused on stroke prevention in patients with carotid artery disease through the TCAR procedure. Upon close, we look forward to bringing this innovative and clinically differentiated technology to vascular surgeons and welcoming the Silk Road team to Boston Scientific and Peripheral Interventions! https://bit.ly/3XtVUVh

Our cut, convert and compensate strategy, known as C3, guides our progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions across our full company footprint. For example, 72% of our real estate has been LEED and ISO-certified for energy efficiency. We’re building a sustainable business that protects patients and the planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay

We stand in support of the LGBTQ community and are proud to have employees who are strong allies. Learn how they show their allyship at work and beyond our walls. #PrideMonth

Your way forward is our way forward. At Boston Scientific, you can find purpose, a place to grow, and a way to cultivate your passions. Learn more about working here and explore careers at https://lnkd.in/g66axMU.

VP of Global Digital Marketing and Customer Experience Jenny Lee is raising awareness of the “bamboo ceiling” that many Asian Americans face in the workplace – and shares how she’s been able to break through with the support of her colleagues at Boston Scientific. https://bit.ly/3yDwhXx