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At Our Core

Olympus’ Redmond Employees Embody Empathy and Unity in Helping Homeless Community

Grace Davasagayam, an Executive Administrative Assistant at the Olympus Corporation of the Americas, had an idea this past winter to offer cups of hot chocolate to the homeless around her neighborhood in King County, Washington, south of Seattle. But after chatting with her colleagues in Olympus’ Redmond facility, her mission transformed into a site-wide initiative of empathy.

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At Our Core

Medical History: A Story Worth Sharing with Family

“It’s fascinating to me to think that we might get more time to spend with my husband because of a polyp that was found in a colonoscopy case,” said Stevi. The potential benefit of prevention or the chance for early treatment justifies the vigilance to her.

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At Our Core

For Tanisha Heard, It’s OK to Talk about a Colonoscopy, Even Better to ‘Get to it’

Like so many, Tanisha was shocked by the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 at 43 years of age, widely known for his Black Panther superhero role. “He was this virile, handsome man who looked like the picture of health, and the next thing you know he’s gone. And to hear he was battling [colon cancer] for four years, and he didn’t tell anybody!” except for immediate family.
“That’s why I said, ‘if there is anything wrong, I would rather know and then deal with it.’”

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Medical and business professionals
Inside Olympus

Making A Difference One Product At A Time

When Inna Brockman first came to Olympus, it wasn’t due to Olympus’ reputation in the medical device industry, but an opportunity that inspired her.
“I always heard about Olympus,” she explained. “But I stumbled on [the job listing] by accident… [and it] kind of spoke to me.”

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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
At Our Core

Olympus Wears Purple with Pride in Support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

On April 30, 2022, Olympus and many others had the opportunity to wear purple proudly in an effort to increase pancreatic cancer awareness at the PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia 2022 Event. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was a sponsor of the event and hosted a table to show support and highlight medical equipment intended to help diagnose and manage pancreatic cancer.

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Get Behind Early Screenings

“The prep and the procedure were done in less than 24 hours. It’s a small price to pay timing-wise for what could be a lifetime of advantages,” was just one of the many inspiring takeaways from an interview with Krista Ortwein, Olympus’ Senior Manager of Community Affairs.

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If You’re An Elder Millennial…It Might Be Time to Book Your Colonoscopy

At the time of my colonoscopy, the recommended age was still 50. I was only 37. I remember waking up in the recovery room and the first words my gastroenterologist said to me. “I’m really glad you did this,” she said.

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Patient Experience

Jim's iTind™ Experience

Jim has been receiving treatment for enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, for almost 10 years. For most of that time, he was taking prescription medication, but when the drugs began to lose their effect, Jim and his urologist began discussing other options for treatment.

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Inside Olympus

Spotlight on Talent: Scott Pfeifer

The development of single-use bronchoscopes and navigational tools and instruments requires top software talent, and Scott says his team is amazing to work with.

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Deanna Gokhman
Inside Olympus

Calling All Nurses: Opportunities Await in Westborough

The healthcare industry’s unsung heroes pay a high price, but there are opportunities available and companies anxious for everything nurses bring to the table. Just ask Deanna Gokhman, Olympus’ Senior Training Manager for Urology.

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Inside Olympus

Spotlight on Talent: Katherine Lin

Katherine started on her career path thinking she would go to medical school while pursuing her undergraduate studies at Purdue University, where she was a STAMPS Foundation scholar. But she learned that her analytical skills better fit the development of medical devices.

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Patient Experience

Four-Year-Old Girl with Brain Tumor Benefits from New Technology Investment at Akron Children’s Hospital

The ORBEYE™ exoscope was used during a life-saving procedure of a four-year-old girl at Akron Children’s Hospital, the first independent children’s hospital in the U.S. to purchase the ORBEYE.

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