Henry Schein 2006 Annual Report Download - page 18

Henry Schein’s unique culture, which
focuses on delivering the best possible
service to our customers, is defined by
our values of mutual responsibility,
ethical behavior, creativity and open
communication. We recognize that
each Team Schein Member is as
important as the next; are committed to
enhancing diversity and cultural
competency throughout our Company
to better serve our changing customer
base; and invest in ongoing sales force
training to make each interaction
as productive as possible for our
customers.
Our culture also includes a commitment
to social responsibility, which we put
into action through Henry Schein
Cares™, our global social responsibility
program. Through the activities we
support, we enhance healthcare
advocacy and education; increase
access to care among underserved
populations; strengthen community
wellness programs; and help prepare
for and respond to disasters. By using
our core competencies–our extensive
healthcare product offerings and
logistical distribution capabilities, our
close relationships with customers and
supplier partners, and our extensive
communication network–in creative
and innovative ways, we further the
goals of many worthy programs. And
by “helping health happen” we believe
that we are furthering our Company’s
long-term success.
In 2006, Henry Schein Cares™ activities
broadened in scope. We sponsored
high-profile access to care programs
such as Give Kids A Smile and Healthy
Children, Healthy Lifestyles, and
created the Henry Schein Comfort Cart
at New York’s Schneider Children’s
Hospital. Our community-based
initiatives included our annual Back to
School and Holiday Cheer programs in
the U.S., and the Crisis at Christmas and
Help a Local Child initiatives in the U.K.
In Germany, we produced a play for
kindergartners to educate children
about the importance of oral health,
while in France we supported the
Bucco Bus to provide dental care
to the elderly in nursing homes. We
provided support for healthcare
missions to Africa, helped people in
need around the world through
Medshare International and Direct
Relief International, and contributed
humanitarian relief supplies for
Lebanon and Israel through the
International Medical Corps. Finally,
we helped to rebuild our customers’
practices on the U.S. Gulf Coast, and,
with the ADA, donated the state-of-the-
art mobile dental clinic Tomorrow’s
Dental Office Today to the State of
Mississippi for ongoing outreach.
“Helping Health Happen” Through
Henry Schein Cares
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