Henry Schein extends partnership with Special Olympics through 2025s
Henry Schein, Inc. announced that it has extended through 2025 its existing partnership with Special Olympics to support health screening and education for its athletes at select events around the world. Through this partnership, Henry Schein donates essential oral health and medical care products for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program in Australia, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The goal of the Healthy Athletes program is to support the physical and social-emotional well-being of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and to reduce health disparities and increase life expectancy.
Since 2018, Henry Schein has supported Special Olympics and its athletes by donating a range of essential health care products and most recently, for the June 2023 Special Olympics World Games held in Berlin, Germany. As a Spirit Partner to Special Olympics, the Company actively serves an important role in Special Olympics’ health programming. In addition, the partnership empowers and encourages health care providers to volunteer their time and services to increase the knowledge of best practices in caring for and communicating with people with ID.
Midmark introduces new web page for US federal government customers
Midmark Corp. announced the launch of a new medical page on midmark.com designed to enhance the buying experience for its U.S. federal government customers. The new web page allows Midmark government customers to view contract information and medical equipment available to their agency and learn more about authorized government partners and distributors. A simple “Request a Quote” feature provides assistance on how to buy from an authorized distribution partner.
Additional resources available include:
- List of available Midmark products.
- REVIT files for architectural use and that are available free for download.
- Design resource links to explore styling options, including color, finishes and other elements.
- Continuing Education Courses for nurses and allied health professionals.
- VA federal supply vendor show schedule.
In addition, government customers can view virtual and in-person design resources, which take a lean design approach. Midmark also offers designs that support the VA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, which examines the process of care delivery from the veteran’s perspective to design medical facilities that support a patient-centered healthcare experience. This approach provides a framework by which design teams can prioritize and align purpose and intended outcomes.
For more information about Midmark products and its new resource page, visit midmark.com.
QuidelOrtho appoints Brian J. Blaser as President and Chief Executive Officer
QuidelOrtho Corporation announced the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Brian J. Blaser as President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 6. In addition to his appointment as President and CEO, Blaser will join the Board, effective May 15, 2024, when the Board will be expanded from 10 to 11 members.
Blaser most recently served as Executive Vice President, Diagnostic Products of Abbott Laboratories, where he oversaw the global diagnostics organization, including core laboratory, point of care, rapid diagnostics, and molecular diagnostics businesses. Prior to that role, Blaser held various strategic, operational, and diagnostic roles at Abbott, as well as previous leadership positions at the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics division of Johnson & Johnson, Eastman Kodak, and General Motors.
Blaser holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton. He is actively involved in various industry and community organizations, including serving as Advisory Council Chair of the University of Dayton School of Engineering and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Cristo-Rey St. Martin College Prep.