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Henry Schein Medical Announces Sponsorship of the American Academy of Dermatology’s “Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™” Initiative
Program Raises Awareness and Funds to Help in the Fight Against Skin Cancer MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nProgram Raises Awareness and Funds to Help in the Fight Against Skin Cancer\n\n MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nHenry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein Inc., announced today its national sponsorship of “Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™”, a participant-driven fundraising event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer™ campaign. The program’s efforts benefit skin cancer prevention and detection programs, including free skin cancer screenings, permanent shade structures where children learn and play, and sunscreen dispensers in public areas such as parks and pools.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190917005169/en/\n\nStarting as a one-adventure hike in 2014, the AAD’s signature event has grown to include several hikes throughout the country and continues to build momentum. By supporting the “Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™” program, Henry Schein Medical, together with the AAD, furthers its commitment to reducing the incidence and mortality rates of skin cancer. The AAD’s SPOT Skin Cancer™ campaign works to create a world without skin cancer through public awareness, community outreach programs and services, and advocacy efforts that promote the prevention, detection and care of skin cancer.\n\n\n“The team at Henry Schein strongly believes in giving back to the community, and we are so thrilled to join the AAD in support of Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™,” said Brad Connett, President, U.S. Medical Group, Henry Schein. “Together we can ‘help health happen’ and provide support for people affected by skin cancer, including melanoma.”\n\n\nSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans. Lives can be saved by educating the public and providing free access to skin cancer prevention and detection programs. Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ participants are encouraged to take the first steps to end skin cancer by registering for the upcoming events in:\n\n\n\nElk Grove Village, IL – Saturday, September 28, 2019\n\n\nTempe, AZ – Sunday, October 6, 2019\n\n\nBeverly Hills, CA – Saturday, November 9, 2019\n\n\n\n“We greatly appreciate the support of Henry Schein in our efforts to help the public prevent skin cancer and detect it early, when it’s most...