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      The history of how Johnson & Johnson has given back during times of crisis

      What started as medical aid donated to the injured survivors of a devastating 1889 flood has evolved into a legacy of philanthropy that spans the globe. We look at key moments throughout history in which the company has mobilized to help people, including those recently affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco.

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      Lights, camera, action! Fun stories of when Hollywood played a starring role in Johnson & Johnson’s history

      In time for awards show season, we roll out our own red carpet to reveal which old-school stars and starlets of the silver screen had connections to the company.
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      136 years of championing women’s health

      For Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting three of the company’s pioneering early female scientists—and their modern-day counterparts, who are not only innovating in the lab, but also paving the way for the next generation of powerhouse women.
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      6 trailblazing Johnson & Johnson scientists, past and present

      From epidemic masks that the company introduced during the Spanish flu pandemic to work it’s doing today on an investigational COVID-19 vaccine, learn how the company has been at the forefront of safeguarding global public health for well over a century.
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      4 Innovative Ways Johnson & Johnson Has Helped Protect the Public’s Health During Outbreaks Since the Late 1800s

      In recognition of Memorial Day, we’re taking a look back at how the war—and the people who served in it—helped influence the company’s trajectory.
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      Windows on the past: The Johnson & Johnson employees who were forever commemorated in stained glass

      In the 1930s the company commissioned a series of colorful panels to pay homage to men and women who worked at Johnson & Johnson. For Employee Appreciation Day, we tell the story behind the art.

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      Meet 3 leaders who are breaking new ground for women in healthcare

      For International Women’s Day, celebrate the achievements of these amazing female scientists and researchers at Johnson & Johnson.
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      What is low vision?

      Low vision isn’t the same as blindness, but navigating daily life with it is still challenging. For Low Vision Awareness Month, learn the facts—plus, the promising treatment innovations that are in the works.
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      What is an orphan drug?

      The need for these rare disease therapies is strong, and access to them can be lifesaving. Here’s how Johnson & Johnson is innovating to help give patients options.
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