Henry Schein Medical Hosts 19th Annual National Sales Meeting
Meeting Brought Together More Than 1,400 Team Schein Members, Supplier Partners, and Exhibitors Who Celebrated ‘The Need for Speed'
MELVILLE, NY March 27, 2017-- 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, hosted its annual Medical National Sales Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The Meeting brought together more than 1,400 attendees, including 525 supplier partners, most of which exhibited. The theme of this year's meeting was "The Need for Speed."
Numerous presentations led by Henry Schein's leadership team, as well as breakout sessions, educational seminars and a supplier exhibit took place. Also during the Meeting, Henry Schein awarded the second annual Henry Schein Cares (HSC) Medal to Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires (VIM Berkshires), which received the gold medal during a special ceremony led by Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. North Country Mission of Hope of Plattsburgh, New York received the silver medal, and St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy of Cincinnati of Cincinnati, Ohio received the bronze medal. The HSC Medal is an award given annually to three organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to medical care for the underserved.
"The National Sales Meeting is an opportunity for Team Schein Members to celebrate achievements that have helped Henry Schein Medical continue to evolve in this rapidly changing marketplace," said Brad Connett, President, Commercial Group - US Medical. "Thank you for your trust and commitment to the company, as well as for carrying the true spirit of Team Schein by helping customers enhance access to care."
Team Schein Members (TSMs) and supplier partners donated more than $3,500 to Henry Schein Cares, the company's global corporate social responsibility program, and voted on how the money would be used. As a result of an extremely tight vote, it was decided that the donation would be split to support both Henry Schein Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). In addition, American Biotech Supply (ABS) donated medical refrigeration systems to NAFC valued at $15,000.
An awards program also took place, recognizing top supplier partners and products in the following categories:
- Med/Surge Partner of the Year – Dukal;
- Equipment Partner of the Year – Merry X-ray;
- Lab Partner of the Year – Beckman Coulter Diagnostics;
- Pharma Partner of the Year – Merck;
- Solutions Partner of the Year – athenahealth;
- Innovative Solution of the Year – athenahealth; and
- Best New Product of the Year – Medtronic iPRO 2.
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 21,000 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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