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Henry Schein Medical Honors Women Trailblazers in Athletic Training on National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2025

Company Launches Video Featuring Athletic Trainers in Professional Sports

Henry Schein Medical Honors Women Trailblazers in Athletic Training on National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2025

Lauren DelGuidice
Senior Corporate Media Relations Specialist
Lauren.DelGuidice@henryschein.com
631.479.7309

Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), is paying tribute to women athletic trainers (ATs) during today’s celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2025. Spotlighting four Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) ATs, the Company’s Athletics and Schools business today launched this video to showcase the critical role ATs play in the continuum of care and to recognize the increase of women ATs in sports.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250204520375/en/

Featuring Theresa Acosta (New York Liberty), Dr. Christina Kennedy (Washington Mystics), Natalie Trotter (Women's Professional Basketball Athletic Trainers Association), and Brittanie Vaughn (Seattle Storm), the short interviews touch on the athletic trainers’ memorable career moments, the rise of women in sports, advice for individuals early in their careers, and more.

“Behind every layup and three-point shot lies a team of dedicated athletic trainers, many of whom are women,” said Megan LoRé, General Manager of Operations for Henry Schein’s U.S. Specialty Distribution Group. “It’s important that we acknowledge the contributions of women athletic trainers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep athletes at their best, physically and mentally. Henry Schein Medical is pleased to support these professionals with products, tools, and resources to help ensure their impact continues to be felt across the health care landscape.”

National Girls and Women in Sports Day honors athletic achievements by women, recognizes the importance of sports and fitness participation for all girls and women, and celebrates the power of women in sports and the continued push for equity.

“Witnessing the diverse journeys of women athletic trainers in our annual video is truly inspiring,” said Eric Kearns, National Sales Director of Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics and Schools business. “As partners, we believe in amplifying the voices of our customers and celebrating their contributions. By supporting the remarkable work done by women athletic trainers, we hope to empower the next generation.”

2025 marks the third year Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics and Schools business has produced a video celebrating women ATs and their contributions. The Company has featured a total of 14 women ATs from three different professional sports leagues, showcasing their expertise, dedication, and impact on athletes and teams. During National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2024, Henry Schein Medical featured ATs representing five National Basketball Association teams. Click here to read the full press release and watch the video.

For more information about Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics and Schools business, click here.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 26,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.3 billion in 2023, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

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