FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) , a global medical technology company, announced today that it would present at the SG Cowen & Co. 26th Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. (ET).
The live webcast of BD's presentation can be accessed from the BD corporate website at http://www.bd.com/investors and will be available for replay through Wednesday, March 15, 2006.
BD, a leading global medical technology company that makes and sells medical devices, instrumented systems and reagents, is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. The Company's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs more than 25,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public. For more information, please visit http://www.bd.com.
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)CONTACT: Patricia A. Spinella, Investor Relations - +1-201-847-5453, orColleen T. White, Corporate Communications - +1-201-847-5369, both of BD
Web site: http://www.bd.com/
