MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) reminds its customers in the Florida Panhandle region and all areas in the
projected path of Hurricane Michael that the Henry Schein Disaster
Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians, and veterinarians
who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as
a result of damage caused by the storm.
The toll-free number for all Henry
Schein customers is 800-999-9729. The hotline is open
24/7, with real-time assistance available from Team Schein Members
from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
"As Hurricane Michael approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, our thoughts and prayers
are with the people and communities who may be impacted," said
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry
Schein. "Team Schein is here to help our customers whose
practices may be damaged or otherwise affected by the storm, and we
encourage health care professionals to contact our hotline for
assistance with recovery and rebuilding efforts."
The Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline remains open throughout
the year to provide assistance to practitioners during their
preparation and recovery from disasters. To help meet the
challenges of rebuilding a practice in the wake of a natural
disaster, practitioners can download our Recovery Guide for
Office-Based Practitioners.
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 Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a
solutions company for health care professionals powered by a
network of people and technology. With more than
22,000 Team Schein Members serving more than 1
million customers globally, the Company is the world's largest
provider of Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain
solutions to enhance the efficiency of
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's network of trusted
advisors provides health care professionals with the valued
solutions they need to improve operational success and clinical
outcomes. The Company offers customers exclusive, innovative
products and solutions, including practice management software,
e-commerce solutions, specialty and surgical products, as well as a
broad range of financial services. 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.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 34
countries. The Company's sales reached a record $12.5
billion in 2017, 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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