Baxter touches the lives of millions of people around the world every day. Our products and therapies can be found throughout hospitals and clinics. For nearly a century, we have been at the critical intersection of saving and sustaining lives. And now, we are determined and uniquely positioned to realize our greatest opportunity to transform global healthcare for years to come.Baxter was founded in 1931, however our history doesn't have one starting point. Our commitment to addressing unmet needs was built on the shoulders of healthcare pioneers whose work resulted in first-of-its-kind innovations in IVs, renal care, nutrition, respiratory, hospital beds and today's connected care.