MEDTRONIC ISSUES $250,000 IN HEALTH ACCESS GRANTS TO SUPPORT DIABETES SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED OF SAN ANTONIO

SAN ANTONIO, TX – December 8, 2014 – Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that five San Antonio community organizations will receive a combined $250,000 in Health Access Grants in recognition of their continued commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and improving access to healthcare, with an emphasis on diabetes. As Medtronic marks the five year anniversary of its San Antonio location, this announcement demonstrates the company’s ongoing support of the local community. Medtronic Philanthropy awards Health Access Grants in 36 communities around the world where Medtronic has a major presence.

The 2014 Health Access Grant recipients for programs in San Antonio are:
• JDRF of South Texas will use its Medtronic Health Access Grant to educate the broader and under-served community about type 1 diabetes, and provide resources to improve their access to care. In addition, they will use the grant to expand support groups, outreach activities, and educational seminars for families impacted by type 1 diabetes. JDRF is non-profit organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research.

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Medtronic Health Access Grant Press Release_FINAL_12_08_2014