89 joint replacements in four days? Our Canadian teams recently supported a charity mission in Guatemala that achieved just this. Operation Walk Canada is an all-volunteer medical humanitarian organization that provides life-changing joint replacement surgeries at no cost for those in need globally. We’re pleased to donate hip and knee implants for the operations, as well as provide on-site technical support from our team members, helping patients in disadvantaged communities live a Life Unlimited.
Thanks to their work with the frontline healthcare community, our Trauma team understands the critical value of blood transfusions. When members of our German Trauma Sales and Marketing teams met in Munich for a conference recently, they made time during the trip to take part in a local blood drive organized by the German Red Cross. A busy schedule never stops us finding ways to give back, especially if it helps save a life.
Holi, the Indian Festival of Colour, was celebrated with enthusiasm by our team in Mumbai. Holi celebrates the love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, signifying a time for rebirth, rejuvenation and embracing positivity ahead of Spring.
2 years running! We’re proud to announce that we have received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for second year in a row 🎉 This prestigious award recognises the commitment and engagement of our employees around the world to delivering on our purpose of Life Unlimited.
Our teams around the world have been celebrating International Women’s Day this month. The Smith+Nephew Women’s Network has been bringing teams together, both virtually and in-person, to share ideas and experiences, take part in self-defence classes and celebrate inclusion. Here’s to continuing to break down barriers, challenge norms and create workplaces where every woman feels empowered to be successful. 💪
February marked a month of events and celebrations in honor of Black History Month. Our UNITY Employee Inclusion Group led professional development and knowledge-sharing sessions, before closing out the month giving back to the Memphis community by volunteering at the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Did you know that February is hashtag#HeartHealthAwareness month? To mark the occasion, our Memphis Occupational Health and Wellness Team hosted 11 events over 3 days. Colleagues were able to access blood pressure screenings, educational information and healthy snacks to help them look after their hearts and live their Life Unlimited.
Not all routes into a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) look the same. Following a 27-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse, Carmen joined us last year as a Procedural Training Specialist at our Munich Academy for medical education 🎓 The wealth of clinical knowledge and OR experience that she brings to the Academy helps Carmen to provide an enriching experience for the healthcare professionals who visit our facility. For Carmen, the change in career has been very positive. “Every day is different! My job has a lot of variety. I love working with my team and meeting colleagues and surgeons from around the world.”
How do you get into a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)? There are more routes than you might think. Meet Katarzyna and Clara, Medical Education Specialists in our London and Munich Academies respectively. They are the friendly faces who greet attendees of our medical education courses, and ensure that each session runs smoothly. Both women are proof that there is more than one route into a career working in STEM. Having previously worked in hospitality and front-of house roles, Katarzyna and Clara bring their organizational skills and can-do attitudes to the Academy team, ensuring that visitors are comfortable and able to fully immerse themselves in the education experience.
When you think about the impact of your work, what comes to mind? With over 30 years of service between them, Neiser and Evelyn recently experienced the impact of their work - supporting the development and manufacture of our ENT product portfolio - at close quarters. In their five-year-old son Gael. Having suffered with a number of ear, nose and throat issues, Gael underwent a successful surgery in which a Smith+Nephew product was used that his father had worked on while it was still in development. "It's so amazing for me to think that a product that I worked on has helped my son to recover a normal life", says Neiser.
