MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care
products and services to office-based dental, animal health and
medical practitioners, announced today that its "Think Pink,
Practice Pink" cause-related marketing program has contributed more
than $173,000 to cancer-related
causes in 2014.
The "Think Pink, Practice Pink" program offers Henry Schein
customers an opportunity to purchase pink products ranging from
health care consumables and practice supplies to apparel. A portion
of sales from these products are donated to cancer-related
organizations through the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, a
501(c)(3) organization that supports and promotes increased access
to care globally. Beginning in 2005 with an initial focus on breast
cancer, the "Think Pink, Practice Pink" program has expanded over
the years to support a broader portfolio of cancer-related causes,
including pediatric and oral cancers. Since its inception, the
program has raised more than $800,000
and has supported a diversity of initiatives and programs that help
improve access to care, prevention and education for cancer
patients.
This year's "Think Pink, Practice Pink" donation recipients
included the American Cancer Society (ACS), Steven and Alexandra
Cohen Children's Medical Center of New
York (Cohen Children's), Stony Brook Children's Hospital
(Stony Brook Children's) and the Global Oral Cancer Forum
(GOCF).
"Henry Schein is proud to continue our Company's near
decade-long commitment to supporting the fight against cancer,"
said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of
the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. "The
generosity of our customers, supplier partners and Team Schein
Members has enabled Henry Schein to expand and deepen the impact
'Think Pink, Practice Pink' continues to have on the lives of
countless patients and their families."
As part of the "Think Pink, Practice Pink" program, Team Schein
Members at multiple Company locations wore pink on selected days
during October, and were provided with essential information about
breast cancer detection. In addition, Team Schein Members
donated their own funds, with matching funds provided by the
Company. Click on Think Pink, Practice Pink 2014 to view
photos from Henry Schein's "Think Pink, Practice Pink" Day.
In addition to its monetary donations, Henry Schein also
provides in-kind support to cancer-related organizations, including
the donation of 1,500 Henry Schein Cares Welcome Kits to the ACS's
Hope Lodge, a network of free
temporary housing services throughout the country for cancer
patients and their loved ones. For the sixth year in a row, the
Company provided kits containing personal hygiene and related items
to help make guests' stays more comfortable.
About Henry Schein Cares and the Henry Schein Cares
Foundation
Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein's global corporate social
responsibility program, 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.
Established in 2008, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., a
501(c)(3) organization, works to foster, support, and promote
dental, medical, and animal health by helping to increase access to
care for communities around the world.
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation carries out its mission
through financial and health care product donations that support
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.
To learn more about the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, please
visit: www.hscaresfoundation.org. The "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: http://helpinghealthhappen.org.
About Henry Schein,
Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. 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 NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team
Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 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 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein
private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000
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 28 countries. The Company's sales
reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at
a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry
Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit
the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com.
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