Heritage
Remembering legendary poet Joyce Kilmer—and his surprising link to Johnson & Johnson
As Memorial Day approaches, we’re honoring the life of the famous poet and service member, known for his iconic “Trees” poem, who was the son of the company’s first Scientific Director—and a writer for Johnson & Johnson.
Slam Dunk: How women at Johnson & Johnson pioneered company basketball
With college basketball tournaments in full swing, we’re passing on company hoops history that dates back more than a century.
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.
Band of brothers: Meet the innovative men who founded Johnson & Johnson in 1886
The largest healthcare company in the world began as a simple partnership among three forward-thinking siblings. We explore the lasting impact James, Edward Mead and Robert Johnson, the company’s first president, had on Johnson & Johnson.
Sutures: The iconic Johnson & Johnson invention that revolutionized medicine
To commemorate the month that the company first listed sutures in its 1887 inventory book, we’re unspooling fun facts about the ubiquitous medical innovation.
133 years of innovative Credo-driven decisions that have made Johnson & Johnson the healthcare leader it is today
To help mark 75 years since the company went public, we’re retracing some of the pivotal acquisitions, inventions and decisions that have guided the company for more than a century.
4 vintage products that helped people stick with their New Year’s resolutions
Check out these ahead-of-their-time Johnson & Johnson innovations that enabled people to tackle some common resolutions that ring true to this day.
How one woman’s cooking mishaps sparked the creation of BAND-AID® Brand adhesive bandages
In honor of the iconic product’s debut in January 1921, we peel back the layers of time to reveal the “aha!” moment behind its invention.
The power of Our Credo: Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky reflects on the legacy of the company’s historic mission statement
What helps set Johnson & Johnson apart? One legendary document written in 1943. As Our Credo celebrates its 75th anniversary, Gorsky sat down with author and Wharton professor Adam Grant to delve into the past, present and future of the company’s guiding belief statement.
Zonweiss: The Johnson & Johnson invention from 1887 that inspired people to brush their teeth
For National Dental Hygiene Month, we’re stepping back in time to the late 1800s, when less than 10% of the population paid attention to good oral hygiene—that is, until this product hit the market. Hint: It was squeezable.