Sponsorship Will Help Bring Expert Insight and Objective Information to Wide Audience of Women Regarding a Leading Cause of Disability SAN DIEGO, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Speaking of Women's Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety, has added Stryker Corporation, the world's largest orthopaedics manufacturer, to its prestigious list of Health Initiative sponsors, which also includes Lilly(TM), Kimberly-Clark Corporation(TM), Johnson and Johnson(TM), Unilever(TM), Loreal Paris(TM), Merck(TM), Amylin(TM), Maybelline(TM) New York, Wal-Mart(TM), and others. The sponsorship was announced today during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's annual conference in San Diego, CA. Stryker is providing sponsorship to Speaking of Women's Health to develop educational programs surrounding osteoarthritis and the need to maintain good bone and joint health, through its active participation in more than 50 "It's Time to Get Moving" educational conferences this year, reaching millions of women in more than 30 cities nationwide. With the number of osteoarthritis sufferers expected to climb to nearly 60 million by 2020 and the disease disproportionately affecting women,(1) the need to educate women about prevention, care and treatment is more pressing now than ever. "Speaking of Women's Health represents a natural fit for Stryker," said Yin Becker, Vice President of Healthcare Innovations, Stryker Orthopaedics, "whether it is implants designed with a women's physiology in mind, or working with orthopaedic surgeons and primary care physicians to help them better understand and act on women's health issues, we are continually looking for new ways to help empower women to lead more active, healthier, satisfying lives." Dianne Dunkelman, Founder and CEO of the National Speaking of Women's Health Foundation applauded the partnership. "We are committed to developing sponsorships that not only help us keep our conferences affordable and accessible, but also reinforce our mission of helping to educate women about the power of their health, well-being and personal safety," said Dunkelman. "We are thrilled that Stryker has joined our fine family of sponsors as they are an organization that shares and values this commitment." About Speaking of Women's Health Speaking of Women's Health's(R) mission is to "educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety." The 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization educates and empowers women nationwide through more than 50 conferences and events across the country; its health programs, Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; a free quarterly newsletter, a Web site and a television show, "Lifetime's Speaking of Women's Health." More information about Speaking of Women's Health and Speaking of Women's Health conferences can be found by visiting http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com/. About Stryker Corporation Stryker Corporation is one of the world's leading medical technology companies with the most broadly based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. Stryker also provides outpatient physical therapy services in the United States. The Company's website address is http://www.stryker.com/ (TM) All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders. (1) National Institutes of Health DATASOURCE: Stryker Corporation CONTACT: Greg Maliczyszyn, +1-646-747-7146, or ; or Dean H. Bergy, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Stryker Corporation, +1-269-385-2600 Web site: http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com/ http://www.stryker.com/

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