Abbott to Present at Leerink Swann 2012 Global Healthcare Conference

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) will present at the Leerink Swann 2012 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. Thomas C. Freyman, executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer, will make a presentation on the company at 8 a.m. Central time.

A live audio webcast of the presentation will be accessible through Abbott's Investor Relations Web site at www.abbottinvestor.com. An archived edition of the presentation will be available later that day.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs approximately 91,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at www.abbott.com.

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