LYMAN, S.C., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SHOM) announced today that the number of Nurse Professionals from all locations combined exceeded the 400 mark this month. Greg Tucker, President and CEO of Southern Home stated, "As we move forward, the Encore Medical Staffing team will continue to monitor this number and use it as one of many benchmarks for measuring success. It says a lot to us that over 400 healthcare professionals have chosen to work with our individual locations in order to ensure that staffing needs are met. The screening process for these individuals is rigorous and each of them should feel proud that they have met the criteria and expectations necessary based on the high standards that we have set."

Encore Medical Staffing currently has locations in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, all in South Carolina. They also have locations in Kentucky, Florida, and Maryland. Encore Medical Staffing supplies quality healthcare professionals on a per diem, temporary and contract basis to hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and other medical facilities. Encore Medical Staffing, Inc. is aggressively recruiting motivated nursing professionals interested in franchising opportunities.

Mr. Tucker continued, "We are proud of our association with the nurses that represent Encore Medical Staffing. For those interested in joining us, we would ask that you visit our website at www.encoremedicalstaffing.com."

About Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc.

Southern Home Medical is a holding company with a focus on nurse staffing operations. Formed in January 2005, with its principal place of business in Lyman, S.C., Southern Home Medical will be expanding its operations through the start up and support of Encore Medical Staffing businesses on a national level. The majority of the staffing professionals consist of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Encore Medical Staffing, Inc. is aggressively recruiting motivated nurse professionals interested in franchising opportunities. www.encoremedicalstaffing.com.

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    Contact:
    Greg Tucker
    President & CEO
    Southern Home Medical
    greg@southernhomemed.com

    Rick McCaffreyInvestor Relations
    OTC Financial Network
    781-444-6100x625
    rick@otcfn.com
    www.otcfn.com/shom

SOURCE Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc.