Henry Schein to sponsor storm recovery symposium

Two dentists who rebuilt their practices following Hurricane Katrina will be among the featured speakers at Henry Schein's Recovery Empowerment Symposium: Emerging from the Storm to be held November 16 in New York City.

Mike McCabe, DDS, and Tim McCabe, DDS, who were severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina, will discuss how they rebuilt and revived their practices, while Nick Mosca, DDS, a director at the Mississippi State Department of Health, will discuss the process by which the Gulf Coast re-established oral healthcare in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Other speakers include Steven D. Axelrod, PhD, of the Boswell Group, a psychologist with in-depth experience in post-disaster recovery, and Christopher Dalton of the U.S. Small Business Administration, who will discuss federal support for small businesses.

Also present will be representatives from the ADA, American Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Medical State Society of New Jersey, Medical State Society of New York, Nassau County Dental Society, Queens County Dental Association, and Suffolk County Dental Association.

Topics will include how to access federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Association and the Small Business Administration, and insurance carriers; how to work with banks, financial services, and suppliers; and how to enhance employee morale and stay in touch with patients.

The symposium will be held at the Westin Times Square on November 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is free for all healthcare professionals whether or not they are customers of Henry Schein. Those interested in attending should RSVP by emailing Loretta Mercado, or register onsite on the day of the event. Space will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The symposium will be live-tweeted by Henry Schein on Twitter. Follow the #ScheinRES hashtag for symposium highlights. Proceedings will be recorded and highlights of the event will be made available shortly after the event on the websites of Henry Schein and partner professional healthcare associations.