Henry Schein Supports 2011 Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund Awards
Henry Schein Cares honors entrepreneurship and innovation in oral health care for the ninth consecutive year
MELVILLE, N.Y., November 10, 2011 - Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, supported the 2011 Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Awards, which honor entrepreneurial initiatives that educate the public on the importance of oral health, provide educational opportunities for those in the dental industry and profession, or demonstrate innovative care, policy or service models. The awards were presented at Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund Award Recognition Gala recently held at the Union League of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pa. This is the ninth year that Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program, has supported the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund.
“Dr. Edward B. Shils’ vision and work continue to inspire and influence us seven years after his passing,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Ed lives on through the people and projects that he inspired, which are in turn enriching the lives of thousands of people around the world. Through this special award, we celebrate the principles of leadership and entrepreneurship that Ed championed during his lifetime, and it is truly a great honor to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of these very deserving winners of the 2011 Dr. Edward B. Shils Award.”
Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Award winners are chosen annually, and presented with a monetary prize to be given to the recipient organization of their choice. This year’s winners included: Dr. Burton Edelstein, Chair of Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Clinical Dentistry and Clinical Health Policy and Management at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine; Dr. Allen Finkelstein, Chief Executive Officer of Bedford HealthCare Solutions and the former Chief Dental Officer of AmeriChoice/United Health Group; Gary Price, Chief Executive Officer of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA); and the University of Washington Pediatric Clinic. The 2011 Shils-Meskin Award winner was Dr. Harold Slavkin, Professor of Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, and former Dean of the dental school and Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) within the National Institutes of Health. Special Recognition Awards were given to Jeffrey Perelman, Chairman and CEO of JEP Management, Inc.; and Senior Mobile Dental. The Founder Award was given to Stephen Boss – the first ever student to receive the award – who is in the top-ten ranking of his class at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, an ASDA Board Trustee and Delegate, and a researcher on diabetes, maxillofacial projects and osteogenesis work.
Steve Kess, Henry Schein’s Vice President of Global Professional Relations, serves as Chairman of the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund Advisory Board, and Keith Drayer, Henry Schein’s Vice President for Financial Services, serves on the organization’s Advisory Board.
About Henry Schein Cares
Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein’s global corporate social responsibility program, enhances access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities around the world. 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 firmly believes that it is furthering its long-term success.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index. The Company is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices. Henry Schein’s five businesses – Dental, Medical, Animal Health, International, and Technology – serve more than 700,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices and animal health practices, as well as government and other institutions. The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. Henry Schein also provides exclusive, innovative technology offerings for dental, medical, and veterinary professionals, including value-added practice management software and electronic health record solutions.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs more than 14,000 people and has operations or affiliates in 25 countries. The Company’s net sales reached a record $7.5 billion in 2010. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at https://www.henryschein.com.
Photo 1 - Stanley Bergman, Chairman & CEO, Henry Schein, Inc., presented the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Award to Gary Price, CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), in recognition of the DTA’s "Oral Healthcare Can't Wait" program.
Photo 2 - Dr. Joel Berg accepted the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Award on behalf of the University of Washington Center for Pediatric Dentistry. The award was presented by Dr. Leslie Grant, Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Board Member.
Photo 3 - left to right: Ms. Claire Reichlin; Dr. D. Walter Cohen, Chancellor Emeritus at Drexel University College of Medicine; Mrs. Lois Slavkin; Dr. Harold Slavkin, Professor of Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, and former Dean of the dental school and Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) within the National Institutes of Health.