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Exhibit 99.1
PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.
APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Norcross, Georgia - July 10, 2000 - Pediatric Services of America, Inc.
(OTCBB:PSAI) Chairman, President and CEO, Joseph D. Sansone, today announced the
appointment of John Harrington to the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Harrington comes to PSAI from Coram where he served as Vice President
for the Southeast. Prior to Coram, Mr. Harrington was with Apria Healthcare as
a Region Manager and HealthSouth Corporation as a Regional Director of
Operations. In each of his organizations, he was recognized as a leader and
innovator in sales growth and cost containment. Mr. Sansone stated, "We are
extremely pleased to have John join our team. He has an excellent track record
in our industry and will bring added strength to our sales and administrative
efforts."
Mr. Harrington has an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and a
BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He
resides with his family in Alpharetta, Georgia.
PSAI provides a broad range of pediatric health care services and equipment
through a network of 102 branch offices in 23 states.
Contact: Pediatric Services of America, Inc.
Joseph D. Sansone President/CEO
or
James M. McNeill, Sr. Vice President/CFO
(770) 441-1580
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