Abbott is again the top-ranked health care company in BusinessWeek's "50 Best Places to Launch a Career"

For the fourth consecutive year, Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has been named one of the "50 Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek magazine. The list highlights companies that excel at offering a superior workplace for entry-level employees. This year, Abbott moved up to No. 13, and was once again the top-ranked health care company on the list. Abbott has been included on the list every year since BusinessWeek initiated the list in 2006.

"In today's economy, graduates are looking for companies that can offer a long-lasting career with strong growth and leadership opportunities," said Stephen Fussell, senior vice president, Human Resources, Abbott. "While other companies are significantly cutting back on hiring, we see the current economy as an extraordinary opportunity to continue to bring in the best entry-level talent, and to help connect new employees with their potential in ways no other company can."