With the advanced medical technology we have today, it's all the more devastating to have a loved one pass away when it might have been prevented. GE Healthcare's belief is that we should use new technology to avoid healthcare tragedies, and they're determined to make their mission work. Stepping up to the plate in an emotional and challenging task, GE is committed to "predict, diagnose, inform, and treat in ways never thought possible."

GE's active concern for the health and well being of their patients is reflected in their tireless innovation and investments in community health. One of their programs called Early Health, encourages both young and old to live healthy lives and receive proper, timely tests that can prevent major health disasters. Joe Hogan, president and CEO of GE Healthcare states that, "Early Health will mean more accurate diagnosis, earlier, more effective treatment and better outcomes for more patients and will be key to our efforts to improve cost efficiencies for the healthcare industry." GE realizes that prevention is almost always cheaper than intervention and by creating healthy communities they can save money, time, and heartache for families around the world.

With human lives relying on their products, timely innovation is a must. GE's preventative and interventional products include imaging systems, anesthesia delivery systems, prenatal care environments, and much more. In addition to their prevetative and interventional products, GE is foraging the path towards "digitizing" hospitals, a plan that would result in a more organized, concise, and personalized approach to health services. GE is also leading the way with fresh ideas and breakthrough technology in patient monitoring, information delivery, and storage products. And supply services to maintain equipment, educate professionals, improve departmental productivity, and provide healthcare financing. GE is doing everything in their power to make technology accessible to everyone who needs healthcare.

One of GE's primary missions is to create an awareness of health concerns, thereby helping individuals realize health risks. On February 14, GE launched "Picture a Healthy World," an interactive web site that invites visitors to contribute photos and stories describing what they do to stay healthy. In celebration of World Health Day on April 7, 2006, GE will broadcast the photos featured on the web site in Times Square for all to see.

GE also has an active non-profit foundation that provides-among other things-means by which young people can pursue their education. GE realizes that educating individuals is one of the primary steps that leads to good health. The foundation has donated $100 million to their College Bound District Program, a program which helps youth prepare for college. This effort will strengthen the school system while simultaneously strengthening GE's presence in the community. GE's getting it right, creating cultural capitol through investment in a healthy lifestyle today that will benefit everyone tomorrow.