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TriMedx is New Healthcare Equipment Services Provider for St. Vincent's Medical Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - May 24, 2006 - TriMedx announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, to provide healthcare equipment services. The contract was bid out as part of the health system's efforts to better utilize resources and enhance the level of service to its internal and external customers. The new contract begins July 1, 2006.

High quality service and quick response were key factors in choosing TriMedx to manage St. Vincent's healthcare equipment program. "After talking with several TriMedx customers, we were eminently satisfied with the service being provided to them and expect a high standard to be maintained for our health system," said Terence Farrell, Chief Resource Officer for St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Greg Ranger, TriMedx President and CEO, stated that health systems should accept nothing less than excellent service and value from healthcare equipment service providers. "Investing in technical staff by focusing on specialized training and implementing service practices that empower individuals and increase accountabilities help us provide the highest level of service for our customers," he said.

Over 600 facilities have partnered with TriMedx to supplement and improve their internal healthcare equipment services.

About St. Vincent's Medical Center

St. Vincent's Medical Center is a major, 397 bed acute care hospital and a leading referral center for open-heart surgery, total joint replacement and cancer serving Southwestern Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. St. Vincent's cardiology program has been ranked in the top 5% for coronary interventional procedures and is five-star rated for atrial fibrillation and heart attack in 2006 by HealthGrades, an independent source. St. Vincent's has an active medical staff of 450 physicians representing a comprehensive range of more than 50 specialty and subspecialty medical and surgical disciplines. St. Vincent's is a member of Ascension Health.