MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Malaysia's Dr. Gopinathan Gangadharan has received the sixth
annual Henry Schein Cares International Veterinary Community
Service Award. Dr. Gangadharan was recognized for his role as the
longest continuously serving committee member of the Malaysia Small
Animal Veterinary Association (MSAVA), and as the coordinator of
the Animal Care Project, a nationwide social welfare project
designed to improve the awareness of animal welfare and care among
the public.
Dr. Gangadharan received the award recently at the World Small
Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) World Congress 2018 in
Singapore. The award recognizes
veterinarians who perform exceptional acts of courage or
demonstrate a commitment to serve the international community, and
is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the company's global
corporate social responsibility program.
A 1984 graduate of Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu
Agriculture University, Dr. Gangadharan started his own practice in
1987 and has served as a MSAVA committee member for 22 years. Now
in his second term as MSAVA president, Dr. Gangadharan has long
been committed to helping train his fellow veterinarians and
improving veterinary standards throughout Asia.
In 2010, despite the demands of operating a one-man practice,
Dr. Gangadharan created and led the Animal Care Project, a
nationwide initiative to encourage responsible pet ownership and
raise awareness of overall animal welfare among the Malaysian
population. Under this program, many hundreds of dogs and cats were
vaccinated, rescued from euthanasia, or adopted out to loving
homes. Other animals, including cows, goats, and turtles, received
much-needed veterinary care, and dozens of veterinary professionals
and other volunteers gave talks about proper animal care.
"This is a great honor, and it is humbling to be recognized for
our work on behalf of the animals and veterinary community of
Malaysia," said Dr. Gangadharan.
"Through our efforts, we have been able to make a tremendous impact
on animal health—and by extension public health—in our communities.
To Henry Schein and my colleagues at WSAVA, I say thank you."
Dr. Gangadharan was presented with the Henry Schein Cares
International Veterinary Community Service Award and a check for
$5,000 by Dr. Nigel Nichols, Senior Advisor, International
Animal Health Group – Asia Pacific Region, Henry Schein, Inc.
"We at Henry Schein are committed to supporting veterinary
professionals who share our belief in the power of education and
compassion, and we are so pleased to present Dr. Gangadharan with
the Henry Schein Cares International Veterinary Community Service
Award," Dr. Nichols said. "His dedication to animal welfare and
public health make him the ideal recipient, and we look forward to
seeing the long-term impact of his work."
WSAVA World Congress is the flagship annual congress of the
World Small Animal Veterinary Association, the leading association
representing companion animal veterinarians worldwide. Its members
include 111 veterinary associations and more than 200,000
individual veterinarians. One of its core activities is the
development of WSAVA Global Guidelines in key areas of veterinary
practice.
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
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