Henry Schein hosts 26th annual “Back to School” program
Henry Schein is helping children around the world start the academic year off right through its “Back to School” program, a flagship initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program. Team Schein Members at 32 locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Ireland are providing nearly 5,000 students with backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene essentials, with more events to come this year in Italy and Spain. Since the program’s inception in 1998, the Company has helped more than 65,000 children return to the classroom equipped with the necessities for a successful school year.
On August 17, Henry Schein held its first in-person “Back to School” event at its worldwide headquarters in Melville, N.Y. since the pandemic. Approximately 400 pre-identified children and their families received backpacks, school supplies, and gift cards to purchase their choice of first-day-of-school outfits. The event also included a BBQ, games, music, crafts, and other activities, including an interactive science presentation. Additionally, the event featured a tent with free books donated by Team Schein Members and KPMG LLP – a U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm – through its Family for Literacy program and partnership with nonprofit social enterprise First Book. One of several “Back to School” events being held around the world, the fun-filled evening provided participating children and families with an uplifting experience to kick off a successful school year.
Henry Schein partnered with 10 local social service organizations to pre-identify the participating children and their families for the Melville event: Bethany House; Espoir Youth Program, Inc.; Family and Children’s Association; Family Service League; Hispanic Counseling Center; Nassau County Department of Social Services; The Raymar Children’s Fund; SCO Madonna Heights; WellLife Network; and YES Community Counseling Center.
Abbott to acquire Bigfoot Biomedical
Abbott and Bigfoot Biomedical announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Bigfoot, a leader in developing smart insulin management systems for people with diabetes.
Abbott and Bigfoot have worked together on connected diabetes solutions since 2017. Bigfoot developed Bigfoot Unity®, a smart insulin management system that features the first and only FDA-cleared connected insulin pen caps that use integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) data along with healthcare provider instructions to provide insulin dosing recommendations. The dosing recommendations are displayed on the pen cap’s digital screen to help people know how much insulin to take.
The Bigfoot Unity system exclusively works with Abbott’s world-leading FreeStyle Libre® technology and includes a customer smartphone app connected to a cloud-based online portal used by healthcare providers to support their patients, including through remote care. The system works with FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors and all major brands of both long-acting (basal) and rapid-acting (bolus) disposable insulin pens offered in the United States. It’s indicated for use by people 12 years and older with diabetes who need multiple insulin injections a day.
Pelstar, LLC, manufacturer of Health o meter Professional Scales, acquires Bridge Healthcare USA
Pelstar LLC, the manufacturer of market-leading medical scales Health o meter Professional and McAuley Medical, Safe Patient Handling products, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Safe Patient Handling portfolio. The company has successfully acquired Bridge Healthcare USA. Bridge Healthcare is renowned for its specialized Safe Patient Handling Products that effectively reduce and prevent injuries to healthcare workers during patient transfers and repositioning in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics. Its featured products include Lateral Air Transfer and Repositioning Systems, Air Supplies, and Slide Sheets. With this acquisition, Pelstar LLC reaffirms its commitment to providing top-notch healthcare solutions and further strengthens its position as a leader in the Safe Patient Handling market and improving the well-being of healthcare workers. For more information visit www.bridgehcusa.com or call 1-800-815-6615.
The Cardinal Health Reserved Inventory Program helps healthcare providers minimize seasonal inventory constraints
Respiratory season is unpredictable, making it difficult for healthcare professionals to plan for future testing needs. The COVID-19 pandemic and inconsistent flu seasons continue to present additional disease forecasting challenges.
Through the Reserved Inventory Program, Cardinal Health lab consultants are already working with healthcare professionals to identify how many of their preferred seasonal rapid respiratory products are needed for the unpredictable season.
An advanced planning model utilized by the program allows health organizations to be more prepared with on demand inventory of their preferred products, all season long. New this year, the premium, fee-based option, 90 PLUS, provides a minimum of 90 days dating and enhanced inventory confidence on preferred respiratory products.
In a recent survey conducted by Cardinal Health, respondents reported fewer inventory constraints after participating in the Reserved Inventory Program. Program features such as local stocking and historic product utilization data help reduce inventory challenges and allows facilities to adequately prepare for case increases. The program helps ensure adequate stock of diagnostic testing inventory is available and locally stocked, mitigating the effects of seasonal supply chain disruptions. This secured access to the products clinicians need, right when they’re needed, can make all the difference in providing the best care for patients.
Midmark honored as one of the healthiest employers in Ohio
Midmark has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Ohio at the National Wellness Institute’s Annual National Wellness Conference.
The Healthiest Employers awards program recognizes people-first organizations taking a more proactive approach to employee health. Applicants are scored across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions and Reporting and Analytics.
As part of the company’s award-winning wellness program, Midmark maintains an onsite wellness center staffed by a nurse and offers flu shots, mammograms, vascular and skin screenings, blood pressure checks and other wellness screenings throughout the year. The company also offers weekly onsite massage sessions, outdoor walking paths and fitness center spaces for group and individual workouts.
In addition to the Healthiest Employers recognition, Midmark also received a gold-level Healthy Worksite Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO). This award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs. This is the second year in a row that the company has been awarded a gold-level ranking from the HBCO.