Henry Schein Medical hosts annual sales meeting
Henry Schein’s 19th annual Medical National Sales Meeting recently brought more than 1,400 attendees, including 525 supplier partners, most of which exhibited, to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. The theme of this year’s meeting was “The Need for Speed.” Presentations led by Henry Schein’s leadership team, as well as breakout sessions, educational seminars and a supplier exhibit took place.
The company awarded the second annual Henry Schein Cares (HSC) Medal to Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires (VIM Berkshires), which received the gold medal during a ceremony led by Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein Inc. The HSC Medal is an award given annually to three organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to medical care for the underserved.
North Country Mission of Hope (Plattsburgh, N.Y.) received the silver medal, and St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy of Cincinnati (Ohio) received the bronze medal.
“The National Sales Meeting is an opportunity for Team Schein Members to celebrate achievements that have helped Henry Schein Medical continue to evolve in this rapidly changing marketplace,” said Brad Connett, president, commercial group – US Medical. “Thank you for your trust and commitment to the company, as well as for carrying the true spirit of Team Schein by helping customers enhance access to care.”
Henry Schein employees and supplier partners donated more than $3,500 to Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program, and voted on how the money would be used. As a result of a tight vote, it was decided that the donation would be split to support both Henry Schein Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities; and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). In addition, American Biotech Supply (ABS) donated medical refrigeration systems to NAFC valued at $15,000.
An awards program also took place, recognizing top supplier partners and products in the following categories:
- Med/Surg Partner of the Year: Dukal
- Equipment Partner of the Year: Merry X-ray
- Lab Partner of the Year: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
- Pharma Partner of the Year: Merck
- Solutions Partner of the Year: athenahealth
- Innovative Solution of the Year: athenahealth
- Best New Product of the Year: Medtronic iPRO 2