MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- To help build the
confidence of many underserved children who would otherwise return
to the classroom without essential school supplies or new clothes,
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,
has launched its annual "Back to School" program. This
year, more than 5,000 children will participate in the program.
Since the program's inception in 1998, more than 32,000 children
have headed back to school equipped for success.
Henry Schein "Back to School" events are taking place at 29
Henry Schein locations this year. In 2014, the program expanded
beyond the United States and
Canada to Spain, and this year includes Scotland. Participating children will be
provided with school essentials, including backpacks filled with
classroom supplies, books and hygiene products donated by
Henry Schein. At many "Back to
School" locations, children also will receive new first-day school
outfits, personally selected and paid for by Team Schein
Members.
"Our 'Back to School' program has been one of Henry Schein's longest-running and largest
community service events, during which enthusiastic Team Schein
Members make a significant difference in the lives of underserved
children, boosting their confidence from the first day they walk
through the classroom doors," said Gerry
Benjamin, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative
Officer of Henry Schein. "Giving
back to society is a core value of Team Schein, and we are proud to
host 'Back to School' every year, having grown the program from one
event at our Company's headquarters in Melville to now 29 events worldwide."
At Henry Schein's worldwide corporate headquarters
in Melville, N.Y., more than 600 children and their families
pre-selected by local social service agencies received school
supplies and clothes at a "Back to School" event yesterday. Dinner,
games, balloon animals, face-painting and music were among the
fun-filled activities.
To help identify participating children and families in the
Henry Schein "Back to School" program, Henry Schein partners annually with local social
service organizations. For the event at the Company's headquarters,
Henry Schein partnered with 11
social service organizations, including Bethany House; Madonna Heights; Espoir Youth
Program, Inc.; the Nassau County Department of Social Services;
Family Service League; YES Community Counseling Center; MPowering
Kids; Family and Children's Association; Hispanic Counseling
Center; Pederson-Krag Center, Inc.; and The Raymar Children's
Fund.
"For more than a decade, our families have participated in 'Back
to School,' and it is always a pleasure to see the smiles on the
children's faces as they excitedly receive brand new clothing,
sneakers and more," said Donna
Teichner, Assistant Director, Family Ties, Family and
Children's Association. "Self-esteem and resources are major
components to academic success, and with the school supplies and
clothing the children receive thanks to Henry Schein, we are better able to ensure that
our families – many of them enduring a variety of crises – can have
their children return to school feeling empowered to do well and
feel well."
"Back to School" is a flagship initiative of Henry Schein Cares,
the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry
Schein, and is supported by the Henry Schein Cares Foundation,
Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization that works to help increase access
to health care in underserved communities around the world.
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:
http://helpinghealthhappen.org/.
About the Henry Schein Cares Foundation
Established in 2008, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., a
501(c)(3) organization, carries out its mission through financial
and health care product donations that support health care
professionals and community-based programs focused on prevention,
wellness, treatment, and education; 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.
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 18,000 Team
Schein Members and serves more than one 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
100,000 branded products and Henry
Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than
150,000 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 33 countries. The Company's sales
reached a record $10.4 billion in
2014, 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
Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com,
Facebook.com/HenrySchein and @HenrySchein on Twitter.
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