VistaCare Opens New Program in Phenix City, Alabama.Business Editors SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2003 VistaCare, Inc. (Nasdaq:VSTA (operating system) VSTa - Valencia Simple Tasker. ), a leading provider of hospice services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , today announced the opening and Medicare certification of a new program location in Phenix City, Alabama Phenix City is a city located mostly in Russell County, Alabama, and partly in Lee County. As of 2006, the population of the city is 30,067, according to Census Bureau estimates. . This program -- spurred by growth of an adjacent program in Columbus, Georgia Columbus is a city in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States. It is the primary city of the Columbus, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, an MSA which encompasses all of Columbus, Georgia, Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, and Muscogee counties, Georgia, and Russell County, -- reflects VistaCare's regional expansion strategy and a commitment to bringing services to underserved communities. "We're delighted to be expanding into the state of Alabama," said Richard Slager, VistaCare President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The creation of the new Phenix City Phenix City (fē`nĭks), city (1990 pop. 25,312), a seat of Russell co., E Ala., on the Chattahoochee River opposite Columbus, Ga., in a cotton area; inc. 1883. Textiles are manufactured there. program is another example of our strategy to generate internal growth through regional expansion. Phenix City builds off the success of our program in Columbus, Georgia and begins operations caring for 42 patients served by a staff of 17." VistaCare's Phenix City office serves the following Alabama counties: Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Coosa, Elmore, Henry, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell and Tallapoosa. The new office is located at 1604 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867. The new phone number is 324/298-8898. Phenix City brings the total number of sites for VistaCare to 40. About VistaCare VistaCare is a leading provider of hospice services in the United States, with 40 programs in 14 states. Through interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, spiritual and other counselors and volunteers, VistaCare provides care primarily designed to reduce pain and enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness, most commonly in the patient's home or other residence of choice. For more information or to learn about the benefits of VistaCare, call 480/648-4545 or visit VistaCare on the Internet at www.VistaCare.com. |
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