Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is an American medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs nearly 30,000 people in more than 50 countries throughout the world. In fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, 60% of BD sales were generated from non-U.S. markets.
The company’s customers include healthcare institutions, science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. BD was one of the first companies to sell U.S.-made glass syringes. It was also a pioneer in the production of hypodermic needles. Today, BD is divided into three segments: BD Medical, BD Diagnostics and BD Biosciences. BD was ranked 347 and 312, respectively, in the 2009 and 2010 Fortune 500 list.
Helping Our Global Community : Becton Dickinson Nonprofit Service
BD’s community relations and philanthropy programs allow us to pursue our purpose of “Helping all people live healthy lives” through longstanding relationships with nonprofit organizations. From corporate grants and product donations to our volunteer service initiatives and disaster relief programs, BD gives our time, talent and resources to help improve healthcare around the world.
BD Matching Gift Program
For eligible BD associates and retirees, the Company matches both monetary donations and volunteer time to many nonprofit public charities and educational institutions that meet the program guidelines. Thousands of gifts are matched each year that support the nonprofit efforts of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities. Also eligible are qualifying U.S. organizations in the areas of health, environmental protection, arts and culture, social welfare, education and more.
For fiscal year 2010, the BD’s Matching Gift program funded over $950,000 to such organizations.
- NEW: As of January 2011, BD is using a new web tool powered by CyberGrants, Inc. that allows participants to initiate a BD matching financial gift online for monetary gifts or volunteer time.
- By matching individual BD associates’ contributions and volunteer efforts, the program supports nonprofit public charities and recognizes the valuable role BD associates play in their communities.
As of October 1, 2008, BD has implemented retiree term dates. Retired associates are eligible to participate in the program up to five years after their retirement date.
BD Helping build healthy communities
BD Helping Build Healthy Communities is a multi-year initiative that expands access and improves care for underserved and vulnerable populations. The initiative, funded by BD and implemented together with Direct Relief and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), provides awards to clinics and community health centers (CCHCs) delivering innovative models of care, in addition to addressing local resource constraints through an expanded syringe donation program.
Addressing an Unmet Need
Throughout the U.S., 23 million people are medically underserved and receive healthcare at one of more than 2,400 CCHCs.[i],[ii],[iii] These providers operate with limited resources, using creative and innovative techniques to provide high-quality primary, preventive, and comprehensive care to the nation’s most vulnerable people. More than 7 million people are without health insurance, and at least 20.4 million have an earned income of 200 percent below the Federal Poverty Level.[iv]
The number of people who receive care at CCHCs dramatically increased in recent years due to loss of insurance or limitations to coverage, and volume is expected to grow further. Serving this low-income and uninsured or under-insured population requires dynamic strategies that improve access to care, reduce health disparities, and increase awareness and information about healthy practices.
Initiative Details
- The initiative reflects a commitment of approximately $5 million in cash and product from BD, in addition to strategic support from all organizations over four years.
- In 2013, the initiative’s pilot year, awards of $100,000 each were given to two CCHCs. Zufall Health Center in Dover, New Jersey, received an award for its innovative approaches to diabetes management, and The Children’s Clinic in Long Beach, California was given an award for its multi-disciplinary approach to increase cervical cancer screening rates. Future years will focus on HIV prevention/detection and populations at high risk of developing co-morbidities.
- The initiative includes an expansion of BD’s existing syringe donation program with Direct Relief, started in 2009, which facilitates distribution of the syringes to appropriate CCHCs to help them care for their patients with insulin-dependent diabetes.
- BD and Direct Relief made a 2013 Clinton Health Matters Initiative Pledge that addresses immediate resource needs related to diabetes through the deployment of medical supplies, and contributes to sustainable change by developing a knowledge-base for future solutions.
Product Donation Program
During fiscal year 2011, BD donated more than $8.4 million in product to strategic partnerships, medical missions, community outreach programs and disaster relief efforts.
BD’s product donation program reflects the Company’s diverse portfolio of products and services. We coordinate with international relief agencies in an effort to efficiently allocate our resources. Among these are AmeriCares, Catholic Medical Mission Board, Direct Relief International, Heart to Heart International, IMA World Health, MAP International, Medical Teams International, National Cancer Coalition and Project HOPE.
In addition, BD is a member of Partnership for Quality Medical Donations (PQMD), a nonprofit alliance of private voluntary organizations and medical product manufacturers dedicated to raising standards of medical donations to meet the needs of underserved populations and disaster victims around the world.
Prepositioning Product
BD routinely provide provides product to its long-standing partners for ongoing programs and disaster relief. Having product readily available in the case of a disaster is key to allowing our partners to respond quickly and effectively.
Ready Relief Boxes: Medical Aid that is Ready to Go
As part of BD’s Product Donation Program, BD is supporting the Heart to Heart International’s Ready Relief Box program, which provides international medical teams with essential medicines, instruments and supplies. The Ready Relief Box Program has been highly successful since BD became the launch partner for the program in early 2007. The Ready Relief Box is equipped with enough product to treat up to 400 ? 500 patients and is valued at $7,500. The box, “a portable pharmacy” consists of product from BD and other medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
Heart to Heart provides boxes to the following:
- Medical teams traveling internationally to perform humanitarian outreach activities
- Clinics and hospitals located overseas
- U.S. healthcare outreach organizations
- U.S. medical research organizations
BD Responds to Disasters and Humanitarian Crises
In fiscal year 2011, BD donated more than $9 million in cash and product to disaster and humanitarian relief efforts.
Australia and New Zealand
BD donated $40,000 to support relief efforts in the wake of a three-month period of massive flooding in several regions of Queensland, Australia, and a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that devastated communities in and around Christchurch, New Zealand.
Horn of Africa
Severe droughts in the Horn of Africa left more than 13 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. BD matched $21,000 in donations from our associates worldwide to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for this cause.
Japan
BD donated $325,000 to assist relief efforts in response to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. BD also matched donations from associates worldwide to the American Red Cross and U.S. Fund for UNICEF, contributing another $37,000.
Pakistan
Flooding caused widespread destruction to crops and infrastructure, and displaced millions of people in Pakistan. BD associates contributed more than $15,000 to UNICEF’s relief efforts.
United States
A string of tornadoes and flooding in the summer of 2011 left thousands of American families homeless. BD committed $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts.
