First Choice Healthcare Solutions, Inc. announced the appointment of Gary D. Pickett, CPA as the company's new Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, replacing Donald A. Bittar who has chosen to formally retire. Bittar will, however, continue to serve as a valued member of the Company's Board of Directors. A Certified Public Accountant, Pickett brings First Choice a wealth of experience in GAAP accounting, SEC reporting, financial planning and analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, treasury, tax, risk management and investor relations.

Prior to joining First Choice, Pickett served as a senior financial executive at Bovie Medical Corporation; beginning first as Controller in March 2006 and elevating to Chief Financial Officer in October 2006.