Parker H. "Pete" Petit, Chairman & CEO of Matria Healthcare, Inc.,
Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Friday, March 24, 2006
at NASDAQ's MarketSite
in New York City.

Matria Healthcare, Inc.

Parker H. "Pete" Petit, Chairman & CEO of Matria Healthcare, Inc., presides over the opening bell to celebrate its 10th trading anniversary and the acquisition of CorSolutions. Matria Healthcare is a leading provider of comprehensive health enhancement programs to health plans and employers. Matria manages major chronic diseases and episodic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, chronic pain, depression, end-stage renal disease, and obesity; delivers programs that address wellness, healthy living, productivity improvement, and patient advocacy; and provides case management of acute and catastrophic conditions. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, Matria has more than 40 offices in the United States and internationally. More information about Matria can be found online at www.matria.com.

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