Almost Family Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Recent Corporate Highlights: – Net service revenues increased 54% to $74.9 million – Visiting Nurse (VN) segment net revenues rose 65% to $64.0 million – Net income increased 54% to $6.0 million – Diluted EPS increased 42% to $0.71 per share – One-time acquisition transaction costs lowered diluted EPS by $0.02 – Expanded presence in Central Florida with the acquisition of two agencies

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Almost…

First Financial Service Corporation Announces Quarterly Results

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — First Financial Service Corporation (the Company, Nasdaq: FFKY) today announced diluted net income per common share of $0.10 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to $0.45 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  Diluted net income per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2009, was $0.21, compared to $0.85 for the six months ended June 30, 2008.  The…

RecoverCare and MedaSTAT USA Complete Transaction

Combination Creates Leading Distributor of Wound Care and Bariatric Equipment and Solutions for Acute and Long Term HealthCare Markets Aurora Capital Group Enters Healthcare Industry with Compelling Transaction

LOS ANGELES and RADNOR, Pa. and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Aurora Capital Group (“Aurora”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm managing more than $2.0 billion in assets, today announced that it has completed the purchase and merger-of-equals transactions to combine…

Travelex Appoints Paul Ackermann as Vice President of Currency Select(TM) Sales:

Appointment Puts Focus on Dynamic Currency Conversion Product for North America

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Travelex has announced the appointment of Paul Ackermann to the newly created position of Vice President, Currency Select(TM) Sales for North America.  Previously, Mr. Ackermann had been the Head of Sales for North America in Travelex’s Outsourcing division.  This position will allow him to focus solely on generating new Currency Select(TM) business in…

Verizon Wireless Investing More Than $36.5 Million in Kentucky Network in 2009, Including 20 New Cell Sites

National Deployment of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) Network Scheduled to begin in 2010

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless today announced that it has activated 11 new cell sites in Kentucky in the first half of the year and is on target to build a total of 20 new cell sites in 2009, while spending more than $36.5 million on its wireless voice and data network in…

Almost Family, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on August 5, 2009

- Conference Call Scheduled Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. ET -

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Almost Family, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFAM), a leading regional provider of home health nursing services, announced today that it will report financial results for its second quarter 2009 ended June 30, 2009 on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, before the market open.

A conference call to review the results will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET…

WellPoint Announces Appearance at Upcoming Conference

INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) announced today that senior management is scheduled to present at the BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare Conference on August 5, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”).  All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast of the presentation by visiting www.wellpoint.com and selecting the “Investor Info” link. Following the presentation, a webcast replay will be…

WellPoint Announces Decision to Cover H1N1 Vaccine Administration

INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) announced today that it will offer coverage for the administration of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine when it becomes commercially available to the general public. The vaccine administration will be covered for members whose benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines.

WellPoint will also continue coverage of seasonal flu vaccine administration for those whose health plans offer vaccine coverage. The U.S. Centers…

WellPoint, BCBSA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and HCSC Collaborate to Expand Access to Health Care Cost Information

Blue plans in Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to launch Care Comparison for members; BCBSA selects Care Comparison as standard methodology for Blue Plans

INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 /PRNewswire/ — WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE:WLP), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, today announced plans to collaborate to provide access to…

AMERICAN-LED, LEAN AND GREEN: IN ONE YEAR, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS SAVES OVER ONE MILLION POUNDS OF STEEL, PLASTICS, COPPER FROM LANDFILLS

Kentucky-based electronics recycler supports local community and the world GEORGETOWN, KY, July 29, 2009 – According to a recent poll from Intuit Payroll of 1000 U.S. small business owners, 61% are optimistic about prospects for growth even in light of the continuing worldwide recession. And Kenny Gravitt, who heads up Global Environmental Services (GES), a leading nationwide electronics recycler, has more reason than most to cheer. Certified…