MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the launch of its 2017 Healthy
Lifestyles, Healthy Communities (HLHC) program, which supports
community health centers across the country in their efforts to
provide medical and oral health screenings at free health events
held in underserved communities. HLHC is a flagship initiative of
Henry Schein Cares, the company's global corporate social
responsibility program.
Held in conjunction with National Health Center Week
(August 13-19), HLHC is conducted in
partnership with the National Association of Community Health
Centers (NACHC). The program expects to serve hundreds of people at
each of 14 free community health fairs held by community health
centers throughout the summer and fall. HLHC supports each
community health center's event with a donation of $5,000 worth of health care products from the
company and a $5,000 cash grant from
the Henry Schein Cares Foundation.
Since its inception 11 years ago, HLHC has supported more than
100 community health events. According to the NACHC, community
health centers play a fundamental role in the nation's health care
system by providing continuous primary and preventive care,
reducing the risk of new health care problems, resulting in
$24 billion in savings for the health
care system.
HLHC is annually co-sponsored by state and local community
health organizations and supported by Henry Schein's supplier
partners. At each HLHC event, local physicians, nurses, dentists,
and community volunteers screen for a variety of health
issues—including hypertension, asthma, diabetes, obesity, and poor
oral health—and associated risk factors that frequently affect
children. In addition, each participant receives materials to
further their education about prevention and treatment of these
problems, as well as assistance in finding a local community health
center where they can access care regularly.
"Community health centers play a crucial role in health care,
providing essential screenings to people throughout the country who
would otherwise go without," said Stanley
M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of Henry Schein. "We at Henry Schein recognize that
community health centers deliver high-quality, affordable health
care, which closely aligns with our commitment to improving public
health. With the generous efforts of our supplier partners, Team
Schein Member volunteers, and local community health center
organization partners, we are 'helping health happen' for thousands
of people."
About the National Association of Community Health
Centers
Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health
Centers (NACHC) serves as the national health care advocacy
organization for America's medically underserved and uninsured and
the community health centers that serve as their health care
home.
NACHC works in conjunction with state and regional primary care
associations, health center controlled networks and other public
and private sector organizations to expand health care access to
all in need.
About Henry Schein Cares
Henry Schein Cares stands on four pillars: engaging Team Schein
Members to reach their potential, ensuring accountability by
extending ethical business practices to all levels within Henry
Schein, promoting environmental sustainability, and expanding
access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities
around the world. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein
Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness, building
capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting in
emergency preparedness and relief.
Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and
the concept of enlightened self-interest championed
by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares
is a vision of "doing well by doing good." Through the work of
Henry Schein Cares to enhance access to care for those in need, the
Company believes that it is furthering its long-term success.
"Helping Health Happen Blog" is a platform for health care
professionals to share their volunteer experiences delivering
assistance to those in need globally. To read more about how Henry
Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit our
blog: www.helpinghealthhappen.org.
About the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc.
Established in 2008, the Henry Schein Cares
Foundation works to foster, support, and promote dental,
medical, and animal health by helping to increase access to care in
communities around the world. The Henry Schein Cares
Foundation carries out its mission through financial and health
care product donations to non-profit organizations supporting
health care professionals and community-based programs focused on
prevention, wellness, and treatment; disaster preparedness and
relief; and capacity building of health institutions that provide
training and care.
The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible as provided by
law.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is the world's largest
provider of health care products and services to office-based
dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The company
also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional
health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune
500® Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100®
indexes, Henry Schein employs more than 21,000 Team Schein Members
and serves more than 1 million customers.
The company offers a comprehensive selection of products and
services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient
practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates
through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a
selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein
private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000
additional products available as special-order items. The company
also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology
solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce
solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville,
N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 32
countries. The company's sales reached a record $11.6 billion in 2016, and have grown at a
compound annual rate of approximately 15 percent since Henry Schein
became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit
Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein and
@HenrySchein on Twitter.
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