3M Health Care Stories

COVID-19 is shifting the way people around the globe view science – for the better. The 2020 3M State of Science Index (SOSI) reveals that more people believe science plays a critical role in solving public health crises. Learn more about these changing attitudes and what they mean for health care.

3M Littmann Stethoscopes and Eko have joined forces to create a new digital stethoscope that helps clinicians get a clearer picture of patient health.

Learn how 3M scientists are helping in the fight against the pandemic by working alongside biopharmaceutical companies as they develop and manufacture protein-based vaccines and therapeutics.

Food allergies have been on the uptick in the past few decades. Learn how two families are dealing with severe food allergies and what they’d like to see in the future. Hear from an allergist about currently available treatments and what might be coming soon.

Consistency is key for 3M™ Clarity™ Aligner patients. A lapse in treatment could cause teeth to shift back to their original position. Read how the 3M Clinical Support Team sprang into action to prevent treatment delays during COVID-19 closures.

The transition to value-based healthcare from fee-for-service medicine was stuck in neutral. That is, until the coronavirus came along. Two healthcare reimbursement experts explain why they believe COVID-19 will speed the adoption of value-based care models.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak revealed the speed with which patients can change their minds about how and when they access care. Two experts explain how your organization can tap the power of healthcare consumerism to recover faster from the pandemic and thrive in the new healthcare economy.

Every day, science helps to create new solutions—and in times of crisis, these solutions are more important than ever. Learn how 3M and Nissha Medical Technologies leveraged the power of science to create a new face shield.

Treating all aspects of a patient’s health, not just the reason they sought health services, will be essential to helping patients maintain and improve their health status after the coronavirus outbreak subsides. Two whole-person health advocates explain why.

Hospital and health system execs can learn from the COVID-19 experience and carry it over into their day-to-day management style when things get back to normal.

Slowing or even reversing climate change is a global responsibility, and that responsibility begins with you at your healthcare facility. Two healthcare sustainability experts explain why and reveal what you can do about it now.

Dr. Steve Ozer explains why a high-temperature sintering furnace may provide invaluable efficiencies for many dentists.

Three decades ago, microbiologists who conduct food safety tests were introduced to a new, more efficient and accurate way to detect bacteria in foods.

Learn how one technology is making a host of new diabetes technologies possible

With a few practices and tools, you can maximize the health of your legs and feet.

Find out how you can reduce the risk of adhesive-related skin injuries.

3M™ Single Patient Tape Rolls are helping nurses treat patients, one roll at a time.