MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Ruby Eaches, Practice Manager for North Carolina-based Surf City Dental, has
been selected as the recipient of the fifth annual Green Leader
Award by the American Association of Dental Office Management
(AADOM). She received the award at the recent 2017 AADOM Conference
in Scottsdale, Arizona.
AADOM created the award as part of its Green Leader Initiative,
which was made possible by a grant from the Henry Schein Cares
Foundation (HSCF). The initiative aims to empower practice managers
to lead their teams in becoming part of dentistry's green future by
teaching them about easy-to-implement strategies that reduce their
practices' environmental footprint while achieving greater
financial success.
"Thank you so much to both the AADOM and the Henry Schein Cares
Foundation for this incredible honor, and for creating an award
that recognizes the importance of sustainability within dental
practices," Ms. Eaches said. "The Surf City Dental team places
great importance on reducing our carbon footprint and fostering an
environmentally friendly atmosphere, and we hope that this award
inspires other dental practices to join us as we work toward a
cleaner, greener future."
Ms. Eaches, an AADOM member, was selected for her initiative and
commitment to adopt greener practices in her dental office. During
the construction of Surf City Dental's new 5,200 square-foot
building, Ms. Eaches prioritized keeping the carbon footprint at a
minimum through the addition of rain chains to collect rainwater
for reuse, the use of eco-friendly interior designs—including
finishes and paints free of volatile organic compounds, and the
addition of windows that allow more natural light—and the
replacement of paper towels with hand towels.
"We at AADOM are so appreciative of the incredible continued
support of HSCF of this initiative and in the empowerment and
recognition of our members in their green endeavors," said
Heather Colicchio, Founder and
President, AADOM. "I am so happy for Ruby to be recognized for all
of her efforts and I am confident she will set an example for so
many other dental practice leaders."
AADOM is the nation's largest educational and networking
association dedicated to serving dental practice management
professionals. Its mission is to provide its members with
networking, resources and education to help them achieve the
highest level of professional development.
"The Henry Schein Cares Foundation is pleased to join AADOM in
presenting Ms. Eaches with the Green Leader Award in recognition of
her efforts to create a more environmentally friendly and efficient
practice," said Jennifer Kim Field,
Executive Director, Henry Schein Cares Foundation. "Dental office
managers play a crucial role in creating environments in which
patients feel respected and oral health professionals can deliver
quality care, and we hope that this award inspires Ms. Eaches'
colleagues to follow her example."
For more information about AADOM, visit
www.dentalmanagers.com or call 732.842.9977.
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 healthcare 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 22,000 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 33 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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