EHOB Named Health and Life Sciences Company of the Year

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Tue May 19, 2009 8:00am EDT

INDIANAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
EHOB, Inc., a leading provider of affordable products effective in the
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, is announcing today it has just
been named the Health and Life Sciences Company of the Year by TechPointMira
Awards. This is the first year the company has been nominated.

EHOB received this honor for developing, manufacturing and marketing throughout
the world, high quality medical products, which are innovative, practical and
affordable solutions for human health care needs. The company`s WAFFLE Brand
Products have been used effectively for pressure ulcer prevention and healing
therapy for more than a decade.

"EHOB is continually researching and designing product improvements, inventing
new products and teaching advancements in skin care to address the growing
pressure ulcer epidemic," said James G. Spahn, MD, FACS, founder of EHOB, Inc.
"It is a huge honor to be named Indiana`s top health and life sciences company,
and I applaud our entire team for their hard work and dedication, which led us
to this great accomplishment."

The TechPoint Mira Awards, presented by BKD, are the premier technology awards
program in the state of Indiana. Since 2000, TechPoint has honored Indiana
businesses, schools and universities and individuals for their contributions to
the state`s technology-related economy. The prestigious Mira Awards program
recognizes leaders and innovators in 11 different business categories.

EHOB, Inc. was founded in 1985 with a special interest in soft tissue research,
education and product development. Today, a leading company in pressure ulcer
management, EHOB continues to be an innovator of affordable products effective
in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. EHOB currently has 118
nationwide employees and have grown revenue on average 20 percentfor the past
three years.

EHOB offers a number of products for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment,
including mattress replacements and overlays, seating cushions, day chair pads,
lower limb protectors, positioning aids and more. Today, more than 2,200
hospitals, nursing homes and home caregivers rely on EHOB`s products.

About EHOB, Inc.

Founded in 1985 by James G. Spahn, MD, FACS, EHOB, Inc. is the
Indianapolis-based manufacturer of the WAFFLE Brand Products for the prevention
and treatment of pressure ulcers. EHOB provides acute care and long term care
facilities, as well as home care, the most clinically based, cost effective
positioning and support surface solutions available. From early intervention
through treatment of Stage IV pressure ulcers, healthcare providers trust the
WAFFLE brand for safe, easy to use products that save time and money. Today,
more than 2,200 hospitals, nursing homes and home caregivers rely on EHOB`s
products. For more information on EHOB and its products, visit www.ehob.com.



Dittoe Public Relations
Megan Lawler, 317-202-2280 x13
megan@dittoepr.com

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