Henry Schein program promotes wellness in 12 cities

Henry Schein expects its 2012 Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities program will provide free medical and dental services to more than 8,000 children and their caregivers.

A flagship program for Henry Schein Cares, Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities promotes access to healthcare, prevention, and wellness for underserved communities by providing free medical and dental screenings at events for the community.

Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities events are being held in cities throughout the U.S. through the end of the year. At each event, local physicians, nurses, dentists, and community volunteers screen for five diseases and associated risk factors that commonly affect children and caregivers: hypertension, asthma, diabetes, obesity, and poor oral health.

In addition, participating children and their caregivers receive educational materials about ways to prevent and treat these problems, information about returning for a flu vaccination later in the season, and assistance in finding a local community health center where they may receive healthcare on a regular basis.