Henry Schein Inc, Melville, NY, is now accepting applications for the third annual Henry Schein Cares Medal program. The program recognizes organizations from the fields of oral health, animal health, and medicine that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to care for the underserved. The application deadline is midnight Eastern time on October 5, 2017.

The Henry Schein Cares Medal is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program. Through Henry Schein Cares, the company uses its resources to support healthcare professionals around the world who provide care for those who would otherwise receive little or no medical attention.

Winners will be chosen by a panel of expert judges from the medical, philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and business sectors. In each category, a gold, silver, and bronze medalist will be chosen. Each medalist will receive a cash award from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation in the following amounts: $15,000 for gold, $10,000 for silver, and $5,000 for bronze. In addition to the cash awards, each finalist will receive $10,000 worth of product from Henry Schein.

Application requirements and submission information are available at http://www.hscaresfoundation.org/us-en/sites/HSCaresFoundation/HSC-Medal.asp.