Donations of dental equipment and supplies help advance access to care in the Apurimac region of Peru).
Melville, N.Y., Long Island City, N.Y., July 22, 2010. Henry Henry Schein Cares, the global social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc. (NAS-DAQ: HSIC), and Sirona Dental Systems (NASDAQ: SIRO), donated equipment and oral health care supplies to support the operation of the new Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic in the Apurimac region of Peru. Henry Schein and Sirona are two of the largest donors to the non-profit dental clinic.
To meet the needs of many in the community who require urgent and extensive oral health care, the new dental clinic, which includes five consultation rooms, an X-ray room, and a laboratory, will serve as many as 1,000 patients per month. The dental clinic is part of the the Diospi Suyana Hospital, which has been completely funded by donations, allowing patients to pay only what they can afford, often in the form of barter.
“Henry Schein Cares is privileged to enhance access to oral health care for the Quechua community of the Peruvian Andes through our donation of oral health care supplies to the Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “We are grateful for the partnership of our supplier partner, Sirona, in this endeavor,” continued Mr. Bergman. “Our work together is another excellent example of the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in addressing complex health care issues. By working in collaboration with Sirona; other valued supplier partners; and the Diospi Suyuna Hospital, we are able to use our collective resources to ‘help health happen’ for this underserved community in the Peruvian Andes.”
“Sirona’s high-tech innovations enable excellent dental care around the globe. The fruitful partnership of Sirona and Henry Schein has now enabled the support of a dental clinic in Peru. We are convinced that the needy patients will benefit from our donation of technologically advanced products to the Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic”, said Jost Fischer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sirona Dental Systems.
The opening of the Diospi Suyuna Hospital Dental Clinic was celebrated at a special ceremony on June 26, which was attended by more than 3,000 people, including the First Lady of Peru, Pilar Nores de Garcia, and many other global dignitaries.
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(Fig. 1) Joerg Vogel, Vice President World Markets, Sirona, and Pilar Nores de Garcia, the First Lady of Peru
(Fig. 2) The Diospi Suyana Hospital in the Apurimac region of Peru
(Fig. 3) The Diospi Suyana Hospital in the Apurimac region of Peru
(Fig. 4) (From left to right) Volunteers Alexandra Kopp, Radiologist Assistant; Dr. D. Geister, Dentist; and Dorothea Geister, unpack dental supplies donated to the Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic.
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About Henry Schein
Henry Schein, the largest distributor 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 four business groups - Dental, Medical, International and Technology - serve more than 600,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices and animal health clinics, 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 13,500 people and has operations or affiliates in 23 countries. The Company's net sales reached a record $6.5 billion in 2009. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
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