A leader in community service, PDS Health is
honored as one of America's top 50 most community-minded companies
and the recipient of this year's Strategic Volunteering
Award.
HENDERSON, Nev., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- PDS Health®, a leading U.S.
provider of integrated healthcare support services, proudly
announces its recognition as one of The Civic 50 honorees of 2024
by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to
accelerating people-powered change. Each year, The Civic 50
program recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the
nation and has established itself as the premier recognition
program for corporate citizenship, social impact and community
engagement.
PDS Health has a strong culture of service,
extending support to communities across the nation and around the
world.
Additionally, PDS Health is the recipient of this year's
Strategic Volunteering Award which recognizes companies driving
impact by engaging team members through pro bono and skills-based
volunteer initiatives.
"We are honored to be recognized by Points of Light as one of
the top community-minded companies in America. Serving others is a
foundational part of our culture and a commitment that our team
members live out daily," said Stephen E.
Thorne IV, Founder and CEO of PDS Health. "Through decades
of dedicated service, we've not only seen the positive impact of
our efforts, but also their transformative effect on our team
members. While we do not serve for recognition, we are grateful for
this honor and remain committed to addressing the evolving needs of
the communities we serve."
PDS Health has a long tradition and culture of service,
extending support to communities across the nation and around the
world. Each year, the organization offers its team members paid
volunteer time to support organizations of their choice. Its
supported dental and primary care practices organize donation and
blood drives, contribute to local food banks, engage in charitable
partnerships through sponsorships, and provide donated dental
services to those in greatest need throughout the year and
on Smile Generation Serve Day. The company's national
partnerships include the Pacific Dental Services Foundation,
charity: water, Special Olympics, KABOOM!, Dental Lifeline
Network and Human-I-T. Additionally, PDS Health is committed
to driving positive change in the healthcare industry by improving
lives through oral health and expanding access to oral healthcare
for the nation's seniors.
PDS Health has demonstrated extensive community impact and
service, marking significant contributions over its 30-year
history. In 2023 alone, its team members provided over 94,000 hours
of volunteer time to local communities and charities. During Smile
Generation Serve Day, they donated dental care valued at over
$10.6 million to underserved
patients, bringing the total to over $57.4
million in donated oral healthcare to more than 27,000
patients since its 2011 launch. The organization also raised and
contributed over $1.2 million to
charity: water, supporting clean water initiatives for
approximately 31,200 people. Additionally, the company raised and
contributed over $946,000 to the
Pacific Dental Services Foundation for its special needs dentistry
program, dental assisting scholarship program, and to support the
PDS Foundation Clínica Dental in Guatemala. In partnership with KABOOM!, PDS
Health sponsored and built its 18th playground to provide equitable
access to vital playspace benefits for children. Finally, it
completed its 40th international service trip, contributing to a
cumulative total of over $11 million
in donated dentistry worldwide.
Now in its 12th year, The Civic 50 provides a national standard
for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are
moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of
their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual
U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion
and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate
citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and
volunteerism, integration across business functions,
institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact
measurement.
"Expectations for companies to be leaders in civic engagement
continue to increase," said Jennifer
Sirangelo, President and CEO, Points of Light. "PDS Health
demonstrates how to maximize the full range of their assets – from
people power to policy to financial contributions – to meet
pressing needs and create thriving communities where they live and
work. We're thrilled to uplift and celebrate them as an honoree of
The Civic 50 2024."
To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50
2024 honorees, visit pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
About PDS Health
PDS Health® continues the journey started by
Pacific Dental Services® in 1994, with a vision to
redefine health care through the integration of dental and medical
services. Its approach, centered on the connection between oral
health and overall health, aims to create healthier, happier
patients and set new benchmarks in the healthcare industry. As a
leading provider of integrated healthcare support, the company
delivers a broad spectrum of services to dental, dental
specialties, and medical providers, enhancing operations and care
delivery for clinicians across the U.S. For more information about
PDS Health and its vision, visit pdshealth.com.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a
nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips
and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the
world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the
power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in
vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39
countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and
corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7
million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to
bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit
pointsoflight.org.
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