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Medical and Dental Nonprofit Organizations Are Encouraged to Apply for Product Donations that Expand Access to Care for People in Need

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2020-- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced that it is accepting applications for the Global Product Donation Program, which provides a broad variety of health care products and supplies to selected medical and dental nonprofit organizations to support their efforts to expand access to care for underserved communities.

Each recipient will receive two or more donations of products, distributed based on availability, throughout 2021 and 2022, with a total fair-market value ranging anywhere from $5,000 to $25,000. The deadline to apply for the 2021 program is September 30, 2020.

The Global Product Donation Program is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc., which aims to expand access to health care for underserved and at-risk populations around the world by promoting wellness, prevention, treatment, and education; providing emergency preparedness and relief; and building health care capacity.

“Henry Schein has worked for two decades to build capacity by supporting community health organizations who share our commitment to expanding access to care, and as the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, the need to address health disparities within underserved communities of color is even more urgent,” said Jennifer Kim Field, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Henry Schein, Inc. “We are pleased to assist nonprofit organizations through the Global Product Donation Program so they can help provide care for people who might otherwise go without.”

How to Apply

To be considered as a candidate for the Global Product Donation Program, applicants must be a nonprofit organization that is tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3) and a public charity. The applicant should include details regarding the size and population of the community it serves; the number of health care professionals involved; their ability to use and dispense a selection of available dental and medical products (recipients may not request specific products); their ability to store large pallets of products twice a year; and the alignment of the organization's goals with the mission of Henry Schein Cares. The organization also must be able to accept a shipment in the United States.

Organizations will be notified of their application status by November 30, 2020, and only a limited number of organizations will be accepted. If accepted, organizations will proceed with enrollment for the 2021 program. To apply, or for additional information, please click here.

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 read more about how Henry Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit www.henryschein.com/hscares.

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 19,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional healthcare clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

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.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 31 countries. The Company's sales from continuing operations reached $10.0 billion in 2019, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 13 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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Ann Marie Gothard
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Source: Henry Schein, Inc.