Every day, millions of people face serious health challenges that limit their ability to live fully. Abbott exists to change that by developing life-changing technologies that address the world's most pressing health needs. From the 30-year-old physician Dr. Wallace C. Abbott, who founded the company in 1888 by creating more accurate and reliable medicines in his Chicago drugstore, to today's global team of 115,000 employees, Abbott has remained driven by a singular purpose: helping people live healthier, fuller lives through breakthrough science and innovation.
Abbott's portfolio of technologies spans the entire spectrum of healthcare, serving people in more than 160 countries. The company revolutionized diabetes care with the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system, has been a leader in cardiovascular health for decades, pioneered diagnostic testing including the first licensed HIV blood test, and provides science-based nutrition products that support growth and recovery at every stage of life. With 135+ years of innovation behind them and recognition as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies every year since 1984, Abbott continues to push boundaries - from developing the AVEIR DR leadless pacemaker to creating biowearables like Lingo that help people understand their health and wellness.