On October 21, 2020 Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) reported that it will again support nonprofit organizations dedicated to the fight against cancer through its Practice Pink program (Press release, Henry Schein, OCT 21, 2020, View Source [SID1234568743]). Now in its 14th year, Henry Schein has donated more than $1.7 million through the program towards promoting early cancer detection, improving access to care, and supporting research and prevention efforts. Practice Pink, an international effort, is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program.
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Along with non-governmental organizations and supplier partners across North America and Europe, Henry Schein is helping dental and medical health care professionals raise awareness and support for a cure for breast cancer and other cancers by offering its customers a range of pink products, including health care consumables, practice supplies, and apparel. Customers can obtain more information about these products in the Henry Schein Dental and Medical catalogs.
"As part of Henry Schein Cares’ mission, we are dedicated to helping catalyze public-private partnerships and mobilize the resources needed to promote wellness and prevention," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. "Thanks to our dedicated customers and valued supplier partners who have played a large role in making Practice Pink a success, we have collectively helped promote early cancer detection, improved access to care, and provided financial support to further advance the goals of the organizations we support."
The Practice Pink program supports U.S.-based organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Cohen Children’s Medical Center of Northwell Health, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering/Henry Schein Cares Women’s Health Center. In Europe, the program supports organizations such as the Italian League for the Fight Against Cancer (LILT), Germany-based Brustkrebs Deutschland e.V., and Federacja Stowarzyszeń Amazonki in Poland.
For more information about Practice Pink and Henry Schein Cares, please visit www.henryschein.com/PracticePink.
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. To learn more about how Henry Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit: www.henryschein.com/socialresponsibility.