?We are very pleased that Bill has joined our team and we are confident he will provide the leadership that UHS needs for continued growth,? said Mr. Blackford. ?Bill has a proven track record in government services and health care of establishing strategic initiatives to achieve successful business results, expand markets and improve productivity. His background aligns perfectly with UHS? commitment to create solutions for health care facilities that reduce costs, increase clinical and operational efficiencies and support optimal patient outcomes.?

Mr. Mixon was formerly the CEO and President of US Investigations Services, LLC (USIS), a commercial provider of background investigations to the federal government. Before that, Mr. Mixon held a variety of senior level positions with Philips Healthcare, North America.

About Universal Hospital Services, Inc.

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. is a leading nationwide provider of medical equipment management and service solutions to the health care industry. UHS manages more than 585,000 pieces of medical equipment for over 8,675 clients in all 50 states. For more than 70 years, UHS has delivered management and service solutions that help clients reduce costs, increase operating efficiencies, improve caregiver satisfaction and support optimal patient outcomes.

Universal Hospital Services, Inc.7700 France Avenue South, Suite 275Edina, MN 55435952-893-3200www.uhs.com