Amedisys Named Outstanding Employer of the Year Amedisys Home Health Services has been named Outstanding Employer or Facility of the Year (Other than Hospital) by the Louisiana State Nurses Association Foundation. Amedisys was recognized during the seventh annual Louisiana Awards Gala for Nursing and Healthcare on January 12. The Nightingale awards recognize quality service in the nursing and health care industry and recognize those individuals who have made a special effort to excel in the health care industry. Outstanding Employer or Facility of the Year (Other than Hospital) recognizes an employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition for professional nursing and innovation in leadership. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Marion [Marion, IN] - (Jan. 21, 2008) - Amedisys Home Health Care announced the opening of its newest location in Marion, IN. The Marion location is a branch of the Fort Wayne, IN agency and will serve Adams, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Wabash, and Wells counties. The Marion branch, located at 4009 South Western Avenue, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Lisa Hinojosa, and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. The company operates more than 360 agencies located across the United States and Puerto Rico. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Adventa Hospice Services Opens Agency in Lawrenceville [Lawrenceville, GA] - (Jan. 21, 2008) - Adventa Hospice Services, an Amedisys company, announced the opening of its newest location in Lawrenceville, GA. The Lawrenceville location will serve Barrow, DeKalb, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, Fulton, Gwinnett, Rockadale, and Walton counties. The Lawrenceville agency, located at 575 Old Norcross Road, Suite J, will operate under the leadership of Hermanda Taylor. The agency promotes quality of life for patients facing a life-limiting illness and provides comfort and support for family members and their loved ones. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. The company operates more than 360 agencies located across the United States and Puerto Rico. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Adventa Hospice Services Opens Agency in Indianapolis [Indianapolis, IN] - Nov. 26, 2007 - Adventa Hospice Services, an Amedisys company, announced recently the opening of its newest location in Indianapolis, IN. The Indianapolis agency, located at 8435 Georgetown Road, Suite 1000, operates under the leadership of Director of Operations Jeff Seyfert. The agency promotes quality of life for patients facing a life-limiting illness and provides comfort and support for family members and their loved ones. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice service. The Company operates more than 330 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Hospice Services Opens Agency in Tuscaloosa [Tuscaloosa, AL] - Sept. 7, 2007 - Amedisys Hospice Services announced the opening of its newest location in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Tuscaloosa hospice location is a branch of the Birmingham hospice agency and will serve Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, and Pickens counties. The Tuscaloosa agency, located at 1300 McFarland Blvd., NE, Suite 320, operates under the leadership of Director of Operations Johnnie Taylor. The agency promotes quality of life for patients facing a life-limiting illness and provides comfort and support for family members and loved ones. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. The company operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) Market under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Terre Haute [Terre Haute, IN] - Sept. 6, 2007 - Amedisys Home Health Care announced recently the opening of its newest location in Terre Haute, IN. The new Terre Haute location is a branch of the Bloomington, IN agency and will serve Clay, Greene, Hendricks, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Putnam Sullivan, and Vigo counties. The Terre Haute branch, located at 4134 South 7th Street, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Lennie Blythe and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Westminster [Westminster, MD] - Aug. 15, 2007 - Amedisys Home Health Care announced recently the opening of its newest location in Westminster, MD. The new Westminster agency will serve Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll, and Baltimore counties. The Westminster agency, located at 511 Jermor Lane, Suite 206, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Stephanie Dress, RN, and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Muncie [Muncie, IN] - Aug. 15, 2007 - Amedisys Home Health Care announced recently the opening of its newest location in Muncie, IN. The new Muncie location is a branch of the Indianapolis, IN agency and will serve Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, and Wayne counties. The Muncie branch, located at 3520 West Fox Ridge Lane, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Tammy Niccum-Tweedy and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Searcy [Searcy, AR] - July 11, 2007 - Amedisys Home Health Care announced recently the opening of its newest location in Searcy, AR. The new Searcy location serves White, Cleburne, Faulkner, Independence, Jackson, Lonoke, Prairie, and Woodruff counties. The Searcy agency, located at 2930 East Moore Ave., Suite A, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Julie Spearman and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled and psychiatric nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Northwest Home Health Opens Agency in Canton [Canton, GA] - July 9, 2007 - Amedisys Northwest Home Health announced recently the opening of its newest location in Canton, GA. The new Canton location is a branch of the Jasper agency and will serve Cherokee County. The Canton branch, located at 147 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 3, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Kimberly Kirkland and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Springfield [Springfield, OH] - June 29, 2007 - Amedisys Home Health Care announced recently the opening of its newest location in Springfield, OH. The new Springfield location is a branch of the Dayton agency and will serve Clark, Champaign, Greene, Logan, Madison, Miami, Shelby, and Union counties. The Springfield branch, located at 530 S. Burnett Road, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Donna George and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. North Georgia Home Health Agency Opens Agency in Calhoun [Calhoun, GA] - June 28, 2007 - North Georgia Home Health Agency, an Amedisys company, announced recently the opening of its newest location in Calhoun, GA. The new Calhoun location is a branch of the Fort Oglethorpe agency and will serve Gordon County. The Calhoun branch, located at 150 Warrior Path, NE, Suite 5, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Heather McCurry and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com. Amedisys Home Health Care Opens Agency in Columbus [Columbus, OH] - June 28, 2007 - Amedisys Home Health Care announced recently the opening of its newest location in Columbus, OH. The new Columbus location is a branch of the Dayton agency and will serve Franklin, Madison, and Union counties. The Columbus branch, located at 3600 Olentangy River, Suite A, Bldg. 480, will operate under the leadership of Director of Operations Leigh Svoboda and will offer a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled and psychiatric nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides. Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services and operates more than 300 sites across the country. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "AMED." For more information about Amedisys, visit www.amedisys.com.