Americares honors Boehringer Ingelheim with Power of Partnership Award

SAN DIEGO — Americares, in partnership with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), has presented its annual Power of Partnership Award to Boehringer Ingelheim in recognition of the company’s longstanding efforts to expand access to medicines and health care for underserved patients worldwide.

The award was presented on June 15 during the HDA Business and Leadership Conference in San Diego by Americares Senior Vice President of Medicine Security Kellen Thomas. Created more than 20 years ago by Americares and HDA, the award recognizes pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors that demonstrate exceptional commitment to improving access to health care.

“Access to essential medicines and quality health care can change and save lives, which is why strong, mission-driven partnerships are so critical,” said Kellen Thomas. “For many years, Boehringer has been an extraordinary supporter of Americares, driven by our shared commitment to improve access to health care for people in need. Through our unwavering partnership with Boehringer, Americares is able to improve access to essential medicines and build healthier, more resilient communities both here in the United States and globally. We’re honored to recognize Boehringer’s longstanding collaboration and dedication with the Power of Partnership Award.”

Since 1987, Americares has distributed more than $866 million in Boehringer medicines to support people affected by crises in more than 100 countries. According to Americares, Boehringer has donated enough medicine to fill 6.5 million prescriptions for conditions including hypertension, diabetes and respiratory illnesses, benefiting an estimated 1.1 million patients. The company’s donations have also supported disaster response efforts, including aid following Hurricane Melissa in Haiti and flooding in Tennessee.

In 2016, Boehringer launched a produce-to-give program that provides a dedicated supply of medicines to Americares' partner health facilities in the United States. The initiative has since expanded to El Salvador, Liberia, and Tanzania and now serves approximately 8,000 patients annually.

“We are honored to receive the Power of Partnership Award from Americares and HDA,” said Kristin Segrue. “Through Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, our long-standing collaboration with Americares reflects our commitment to improving access to health where it’s needed the most. Together, we are strengthening health systems, supporting communities in times of crisis and advancing a healthier future for all.”

Boehringer also supports Americares Free Clinics in Connecticut through the Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation. The Boehringer Ingelheim Americares Free Clinic in Danbury provides no-cost care to uninsured, low-income residents. In 2016, foundation funding helped launch a health-coaching program focused on chronic disease management. The program has since expanded to clinics in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford. Over the past decade, more than 1,500 patients have participated in the program.

“The Power of Partnership Award reflects the essential role collaboration plays in strengthening access to health care for patients and communities in need,” said Chester Davis Jr.. “HDA is proud to join Americares in recognizing Boehringer for its longstanding commitment to expanding access to critical medicines and building resilient communities in the U.S. and around the world.”