/PRNewswire/ - Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, today reminded its customers that the Henry Schein disaster relief hotline is open for dentists, physicians, and veterinarians who experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of Hurricane Irene, which struck the East Coast this past weekend. The toll-free number for all customers – 800-999-9729 – is operational from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. 

"We at Henry Schein are concerned about the impact Hurricane Irene may have had on our customers up and down the East Coast," said James P. Breslawski, President and Chief Operating Officer of Henry Schein. "As always, it is of the utmost importance to us to be a valuable business partner to our customers, and to stand by them when assistance is needed. We encourage those affected by the recent storms to call our disaster relief hotline if there are issues that we might be able to help address."

About Henry Schein
Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index. The Company is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices.  Henry Schein's five businesses--Dental, Medical, Animal Health, International, and Technology--serve more than 700,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices, and animal health practices, as well as government and other institutions. The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein corporate brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. Henry Schein also provides exclusive, innovative technology offerings for dental, medical, and veterinary professionals, including value-added practice management software and electronic health record solutions. 

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs more than 14,000 people and has operations or affiliates in 25 countries. The Company's net sales reached a record $7.5 billion in 2010. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.

Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the largest distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets. The Company has been named first in its industry for social responsibility for three consecutive years in Fortune’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies. Recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices, Henry Schein’s Dental, Medical, International and Technology business groups serve more than 500,000 customers worldwide, including dental practices and laboratories, physician practices and veterinary clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company’s centralized, automated distribution network provides customers with more than 70,000 national and private-brand products in stock, as well as over 100,000 additional products available as special order items. Henry Schein also offers a wide range of innovative value-added practice solutions for healthcare professionals. Its leading practice-management software solutions have been installed in more than 50,000 practices, including DENTRIX® and Easy Dental® for dental practices, MicroMD® for physician practices, and AVImark® for animal health clinics. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs nearly 12,000 people and has operations in 19 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $5.05 billion in 2006. For more information, visit www.henryschein.com.

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