Stryker Advances Healthcare Innovation and Education Through Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships in 2024

Stryker has been engaged in numerous initiatives, collaborations, and product launches to advance healthcare technology, support medical education, and improve patient outcomes.

In June 2024, Stryker entered a multi-year agreement with IRCAD North America, part of Atrium Health, to support the creation of an advanced experiential education center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This center, set to open in summer 2025, will focus on training in robotics, virtual and augmented reality, surgical AI, and simulation, aiming to enhance medical education and patient care globally. Additionally, Stryker's partnership with the American Red Cross supports their mission through blood donations and volunteer events, particularly benefiting patients with sickle cell disease.

In June 2024, Stryker also expanded its Global Technology Centre (SGTC) in India to enhance R&D capabilities, including life cycle testing of medical devices and product development. The company opened a new Customer Experience Center in Gurgaon, showcasing medical equipment and enabling healthcare professionals to interact with Stryker’s technologies. Furthermore, Stryker launched the next-generation LIFEPAK CR2 AED for enhanced cardiac care and an evacuation chair for comprehensive emergency solutions at Criticare 2024.

In May 2024, Stryker featured nurses who transitioned into roles within the company, leveraging their clinical experience to drive innovation in nursing and improve patient care. In April 2024, Stryker received the Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing their commitment to leveraging employee strengths. Stryker also released a comprehensive report highlighting their 2023 performance and progress towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. The report detailed their efforts in governance, employee development, environmental health and safety (EHS), and cybersecurity. 

In March 2024, Stryker launched the Tornier Shoulder Arthroplasty Portfolio in India, introducing the Tornier Perform® Humeral Stem to provide precise and personalized solutions for shoulder arthroplasty. They also continued their collaboration with Project C.U.R.E., donating critical medical equipment to over 400 health facilities across 50 countries.

In February 2024, Stryker was named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for the 23rd consecutive year, recognizing their excellence in investment value, management quality, product quality, social responsibility, and talent attraction.

Throughout these months, Stryker has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and enhancing healthcare through technological advancements and global collaborations.