Article

Living & Wellbeing

Cancer Doesn’t Wait: Why People Need to Get Back to Cancer Screenings and Follow-Up Appointments

Around the country, doctors and healthcare systems are reporting an alarming drop in non-COVID-19 patient visits.1 Included in this is a plummet in important cancer screenings and follow-up appointments. These checkups, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests, have gone down significantly since the start of COVID-19 because of delays or cancellations.2,3Even short delays in follow-up care can pose a big riskCancer screenings and follow-up appointments...

Living & Wellbeing

Preparing for a Colonoscopy?

When your doctor says the word “colonoscopy,” do you want to bolt out the door and never come back? If so, you’re not alone—it’s natural to feel anxious about getting a colonoscopy. But it’s also important to remember why colonoscopies are so important. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., and being screened regularly for colon cancer can potentially save your life. Colonoscopy is one of the recommended screening procedures to detect the disease. Talk with your doctor to...

Living & Wellbeing

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

The winter blues are one thing, but seasonal affective disorder is quite another. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression, sometimes referred to as SAD, seasonal depression, or winter depression. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) is a type of depression that can make patients feel less energetic, moody, and distressed for parts of the year. Seasonal affective disorder begins and ends around the same time every year, typically inclusive of...

Living & Wellbeing

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced “ang-kill-LOH-sing spawn-duh-LY-tus”) is an uncommon form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes back pain and stiffness in the back, neck and other areas of the body. It typically starts in late adolescence or early adulthood, before the age of 45. Over time, the vertebrae (bones of the spine) can fuse together. While there is no cure yet, some treatments may help reduce the symptoms and possibly slow...

Real People

Diverse Perspectives

Pfizer Latino Community   Purpose: Unleash the power of Latino talent to support Pfizer in being an amazing workplace for all and advance the breakthroughs that change patients’ lives​.   Learn more about diversity and inclusion at Pfizer.

Real People

Yo Me Cuido (I Take Care of Myself)

In the midst of this global pandemic, self-care couldn’t be more important as society navigates through these uncertain times.  Self-care plays an essential role in maintaining our health and well-being. It includes staying active, maintaining good physical and mental health, preventing illness and receiving care when needed.     In 2020, the Pfizer Latino Community launched the “Yo Me Cuido” (I Take Care of Myself) campaign to empower individuals and families to take responsibility for their...

Purpose & Ideals

The Pfizer Foundation Invests in Community-Based Solutions to Combat the Threat of Infectious Diseases

Globally, infectious diseases are responsible for an estimated seven million deaths annually1 and are a leading cause of disability, particularly among young children and marginalized populations,2 often perpetuating the cycle of poverty.3 This is one of the reasons why The Pfizer Foundation* is dedicated to accelerating innovative solutions and improving health systems to help address the urgent threat of infectious diseases. Through the Global Health Innovation Grants (GHIG) program, now in...

Real People

Latino Colleagues at Pfizer Are Developing Potential Solutions for People Affected by COVID-19

Traditionally, National Hispanic Heritage Month is marked from September 15th to October 15th and honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. In recognition of this culturally significant month, learn more about the Pfizer Latino colleagues who are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19.   At Pfizer, we believe that developing a vaccine that could decrease rates of infection, disease, and death worldwide is a critical part of addressing this global health...

Empowering People with ‘Super Genes’ to Help Unlock New Treatment Pathways

Living among us today are people who carry “super genes” with variants that make them resilient to certain diseases. Some successful medicines mimic these genes, such as a new bone-builder that is based on families with genetically strong bones. If scientists could find patients with genetic resilience, to say, advanced cancer or liver disease, studying these individuals could unlock novel treatments for some of the most critical conditions of our time. But until recently, finding these research...

Science & Innovation

Other Diseases Deserve the Same Acceleration as COVID-19

Please see the attached PDF file to be uploaded to Our Science section. 

Purpose & Ideals

Improving Care and Support for People Living with Breast Cancer

The facts around breast cancer raise cause for attention and most importantly, action.Worldwide, breast cancer continues to be one of the most common forms of cancer overall.1 And, with the global population aging, nearly 50% more women will develop and die from breast cancer in 2020 than in 2002.2 This statistic doesn’t include men, who also battle the disease, nor does it give the real picture with respect to certain populations.The quality of, and access to care among those diagnosed with...

Programs & Initiatives

Woman-Made: Hear from Women at Pfizer With Careers in Modern Manufacturing

On and off the manufacturing floor, Penny, Jenny and Kat go above and beyond to make and deliver medicines for patients in need. They are innovators with different ideas, experiences and points of view. Hear about their passion for their work and what advice they have for the next generation of manufacturers. “It’s one of the most fulfilling careers”: Penny Pyle, Aseptic Processing Team Leader in McPherson, Kansas WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? I love my job. I lead a dedicated team...