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Maureen Knott Named President of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation
Ms. Knott to Advance the Foundation’s Efforts in Enhancing Access to Care MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Henry Schein Cares Foundation today announced
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nMs. Knott to Advance the Foundation’s Efforts in Enhancing Access to Care\n\n MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nThe Henry Schein Cares Foundation today announced that Maureen Knott will assume the role of President, helping to drive forward the Foundation’s mission and vision of accelerating change to build a healthier world.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220610005608/en/Maureen Knott, Vice President, Product Advertising, for Henry Schein’s U.S. Dental business, appointed as President of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)\nMs. Knott, who is Vice President, Product Advertising, for Henry Schein’s U.S. Dental business, will succeed Steve W. Kess, Founding President of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, who will continue to offer leadership and guidance in his new role as President Emeritus.\n\nThe Henry Schein Cares Foundation is a philanthropic vehicle that aims to build a healthier world by bringing together key stakeholders to support innovation, strengthen health care system resilience, expand access to care for underserved communities, and invest in the next generation of health care professionals.\n\nThe Foundation’s key focus areas include wellness and preventive health care as critical components of better health outcomes, including oral health as an important part of overall health; access to care for vulnerable populations; disaster response and relief efforts for communities in need; and support for diverse, innovative health and public leaders to advance the capacities of health care professionals worldwide.\n\n“I am truly honored to succeed Steve Kess in the role of President of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation,” said Ms. Knott. “The Foundation has made an incredible impact on health care through its various campaigns and donations, and I sincerely look forward to working alongside my fellow leaders to drive positive change and expand access to care.”\n\nMs. Knott has been a Team Schein Member for more than 35 years, and is a key driver of several initiatives led by Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program. She created and implemented the Henry Schein Cares Calendar of Caring marketing initiative, which has raised more than $2 million to support environmental sustainability,...