Henry Schein, its supplier partners, and Team Schein members to donate $500,000 to aid Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts
Henry Schein Inc (Melville, NY) announced that the company, its supplier partners, and Team Schein Members will donate $500,000 in cash and healthcare products to relief organizations working in affected areas throughout Texas and Louisiana. In response to the catastrophic damage, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation opened the Henry Schein Cares Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund (Fund) to raise money for relief efforts. Henry Schein Inc will match Team Schein Member donations to the Fund up to $50,000 and will donate much-needed medical supplies (e.g. gloves, gauze, bandages, hand sanitizer, toothpaste and mouthwash, vitamins, and syringes) to relief organizations, bringing the total initial commitment to $500,000.
IMCO names new VP, primary care markets
IMCO (Daytona Beach, FL) promoted Richard Bigham to VP, primary care markets. In his new role, Bigham will continue to facilitate the growth of IMCO’s members and vendors in the primary care space.
DUKAL promotes Wayne Shen to National Sales Manager
DUKAL announced the promotion of Wayne Shen to the position of National Sales Manager. Shen joined DUKAL in 2005 with a sales and management background as part of the Hermitage Hospital Products acquisition. Since joining DUKAL, Shen has successfully managed the Northeast Territory and most recently the Eastern Zone as Director of Sales.
Abbott and the Abbott Fund donate $1M to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
Abbott (Abbott Park, IL) and its foundation, the Abbott Fund, announced they are providing $1 million in grants and healthcare and nutrition products to help deliver immediate relief following Hurricane Harvey and the devastating flooding affecting Texas and Louisiana. The Abbott Fund is providing $900,000 in grants to the American Red Cross, Americares and Direct Relief. Abbott is donating $100,000 in healthcare and nutrition products to relief organizations providing on-the-ground support in affected communities.