Medichair Hires Mike Pinnegar As Director, Regional Support West

LANGLEY, BC (Monday, June 19, 2006) - Bas van Lankvelt, Director, Support Services MEDIchair is pleased to announce that the company has hired Mike Pinnegar as Director, Regional Support – West.

"Mike brings a wealth of Retail and Management experience that will add immediate value to our franchisee network," says van Lankvelt. "We are delighted to add someone with Mike's talent and experience to our growing franchise operation. As the leading home medical equipment specialists in North America, it is important that we continue to support our franchisees and the growth of our business by hiring the best and most knowledgeable professionals available."

Van Lankvelt added: "Mike will be based in our office in Langley, B.C. Both Mike and Susan Tarrant, MEDIchair's Director, Regional Support - East, share responsibilities for the national day-to-day operation support of MEDIchair stores and provide franchisees with ongoing support assistance in the areas of marketing, operations, and administration."

Pinnegar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Prior to joining MEDIchair, he held a number of management positions with Best Buy Canada.

About MEDIchair ‘the home medical equipment specialists'

Canadian owned MEDIchair is North America's largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise company with stores from coast-to-coast in Canada.

MEDIchair stores carry a comprehensive line of Home Medical Equipment products including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, home accessibility solutions, and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries, and aging. MEDIchair prides itself on providing caring, knowledgeable and highly trained consultants committed to finding the right home health care product solution for each customer.

MEDIchair also promotes good health through its public education and awareness programs, and through its adherence to best practice management.

For more information, please contact:

Bas van Lankvelt, Director, Support Services MEDIchair (403) 204-1419

Neil Bousquet APR, PR MEDIchair (403) 256-8834 neil.bousquet@medichair.com

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