Year in Review:
2012 Health Highlights
Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)
Continued our RHD efforts with leading organizations in Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific to address RHD, one of the more prevalent, deadly, and neglected chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries. In addition to early diagnosis and surveillance, funding is also directed to awareness, training, advocacy, prevention, and treatment efforts.
Efforts this year have also focused on the development of an open-access portfolio of training modules for frontline healthcare workers, and the convening of global partners (22 countries and the private sector). Special attention is given to integrating RHD initiatives into the primary care structure of a country or region, helping to not only ensure sustainability of the programs, but also to help strengthen the overall health system.
Learn more about our RHD partners and work in the Grantee Stories section
PatientLink
Granted more than $4.5 million to 72 patient-serving organizations around the world dedicated to improving the lives of people with a range of chronic diseases, including Parkinson's Disease. A two-year grant to the Parkinson's Action Network supports that organization's Washington D.C.- based "Leadership Conference and Public Policy Forum," which brings leading researchers and grassroots advocates together with members of Congress to discuss strategies critical to finding a cure.
Medtronic Foundation Health Grants
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
| FY2008 | FY2009 | FY2010 | FY2011 | FY2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthening Health Systems1 | $1.0 | $1.8 | $2.2 | $3.6 | $2.7 |
| PatientLink | $4.3 | $4.4 | $4.9 | $5.2 | $4.5 |
| HeartRescue | $1.1 | $1.4 | $1.8 | $3.1 | $3.3 |
| Community Health | $3.1 | $2.6 | $3.4 | $2.4 | $2.6 |
1. Includes NCD policy and advocacy grants
of total Medtronic Foundation giving supports health
number of organizations receiving health grants
number of countries receiving health grants