Our Story

Our more than 85-year heritage gives us distinct perspective on the needs of patients and caregivers. We lead today by putting those insights to work to deliver new, better healthcare solutions and access to care in the communities where we live and work.

Our Story
  • Our Leadership

    Our forward-looking leadership team is a driving force in ensuring we meet the needs of all our stakeholders – every day and everywhere.

  • Our Governance

    We are proud of our strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.

  • Corporate Responsibility

    We are committed to doing business the right way, ensuring that we champion our employees, our communities, our customers and patients, and our environment in everything we do.

  • Our History

    For more than 85 years, we’ve been focused on saving and sustaining lives and elevating patient care.

Specialties

Helping you reach a healthy life, full of possibility.

Specialties
  • Critical Care

    When every moment counts, our therapies help healthcare specialists provide life-sustaining treatment to you or your loved one.

  • Hospital Care

    From the pharmacy to the bedside, we support you and your healthcare providers with IV medications and infusion technologies designed with safety in mind.

  • Nutritional Care

    When medical conditions prevent you from adequately feeding yourself, we provide life-saving clinical nutrition options to help you regain or maintain your health.

  • Renal Care

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an ongoing journey. While every journey is unique, Baxter is with you every step of the way, providing options to meet your lifestyle needs.

  • Surgical Care

    We partner with surgical teams around the world so they can operate with confidence, precision and speed for a successful outcome to your surgery.

​Cathy R. Smith

​Chief Financial Officer, Bright Health

​Cathy R. Smith

Cathy R. Smith has served as a director of Baxter since July 2017.

Smith has served as Chief Financial Officer of Bright Health, a diversified consumer-focused healthcare company, since January 6, 2020. Prior to that Smith served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Target Corporation (Target) from September 2015 to November 2019. Prior to joining Target in 2015, Smith served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Express Scripts from 2014 to 2015 and at Walmart International from 2010 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she served as chief financial officer at GameStop and others. Smith currently serves as director of PPG Industries, Inc.