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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 19, 1997
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-5751 95-2594724
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1111 Bayside Drive, Suite 100, Corona del Mar, California 92625
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(714) 222-2273
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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The Company announced Tuesday, August 19, 1997, that Stuart J. Ghertner, Ph.D.,
had resigned as Chief Operating Officer of the Company and as President of its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Comprehensive Behavioral Care, Inc., effective
September 12, 1997. Dr. Ghertner will continue to be available to the Company
on a consulting basis.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COMPREHENSIVE CARE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Kerri Ruppert
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Kerri Ruppert, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 26, 1996
