Cranbrook, Bc - 27 March, 2006 -

MEDIchair is pleased to announce that MEDIchair Cranbrook has been selected as the 2005 Franchisee of the Year among the organization's 60 stores across Canada. MEDIchair's highest achievement award is presented annually to the franchisee who best exemplifies MEDIchair's core values of care, knowledge, value and customer service excellence. "Led by Mike and Lanna van der Velden, Cranbrook had an outstanding year in 2005," says MEDIchair's Bas van Lankvelt, Director, Support Services. "MEDIchair Cranbrook exceeded expectations in every category. They experienced outstanding growth. They expanded their Cranbrook store and opened a second store in Castlegar to enhance customer service. They also continued to support the ongoing education and personal growth of their staff, and, they consistently expanded their in-store products to offer a well rounded line of Home Medical Equipment." Van Lankvelt added, "MEDIchair Cranbrook was also instrumental in lending their considerable knowledge and expertise to assist other MEDIchair franchises to achieve success in their markets. This is the type of leadership that contributes to the overall betterment of fellow franchisees and of MEDIchair as a whole." "Winning the national Franchisee of the Year award is a huge honour for us," says co-owner Lanna van der Velden. "This award is really a tribute to our 13 dedicated employees. We have the best staff that you possibly ask for. They are compassionate, motivated and truly care about the people they serve." Co-owner Mike van der Velden added: "We are in a people-oriented business. We have worked very hard to make our Cranbrook and Castlegar stores a one-stop-shop for our customers and health care professionals. It is important to have an environment where customers can be served by qualified and knowledgeable Home Medical Equipment specialists who are committed to finding the right product solution for each customer. It is very gratifying to have our collective efforts recognized in this manner." About MEDIchair ‘the home medical equipment specialists' Canadian owned MEDIchair is North America's largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise company with stores from coast-to-coast in Canada. MEDIchair stores carry a comprehensive line of HME products including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, home accessibility solutions, and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries, and aging. MEDIchair prides itself on providing caring, knowledgeable and highly trained consultants committed to finding the right home health care product solution for each customer. MEDIchair also promotes good health through its public education and awareness programs, and through its adherence to best practice management For more information, please contact: Mike & Lanna van der Velden, Co-owners MEDIchair Cranbrook, (250) 426-6600 Bas van Lankvelt, Director, Support Services MEDIchair (403) 204-1419 Neil Bousquet APR, PR MEDIchair (403) 256-8834 neil.bousquet@medichair.com

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