THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Did you know that Baxter is the first commercial manufacturer of prepared IV solutions? It all started in 1931 in Iowa when Dr. Ralph Falk and Dr. Donald Baxter launched the Don Baxter Intravenous Products Company. Hillrom’s roots go back to when Bill Hillenbrand revolutionized the hospital bed field in 1929. Dr. Francis Welch and William Noah Allyn introduced the world’s first handheld direct-illuminating ophthalmoscope in 1915. What started in the United States has now spread worldwide. Together, we remain dedicated to saving and sustaining lives. Learn more about #LifeAtBaxter and the many career paths at Baxter; explore the career areas that best fit your goals and expertise.