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Alegro Health Corp. announces name change to Centric Health Corporation

^{Published on 2009-08-27 04:03:46, Last Modified on 2009-08-27 04:03:47 - Market Wire}
 

 TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - Alegro Health Corp. (TSX-V: AGO), a provider of medical, surgical and rehabilitation and disability management services, today announced that it has changed its name to Centric Health Corporation. The Company received shareholder approval to change its name at a special meeting of shareholders held on August 25, 2009. The reason for the name change is that Management believes the new name better aligns the Company and brand with the industry in which it operates. "The Management, Board and employees are very excited about the name change from Alegro to Centric Health," said Brenda Rasmussen, President and CEO of Centric Health Corporation. "It more accurately reflects the centric focus on patients and healthcare professionals that we have engrained in the culture of our Company." About Centric Health Centric Health is a leading healthcare services provider capturing high value opportunities by providing additional access to select quality healthcare services. Through its divisions - Disability & Rehabilitation Management and Surgical/Hospital Services - Centric is delivering additional resources to the Canadian public healthcare services and addressing the growing demand for insured and discretionary healthcare services. With superior knowledge of the healthcare industry, extensive and trusted relationships with payers, physicians, and government agencies, Centric is pursuing a vertically integrated approach and an aggressive acquisition strategy to achieve its growth objectives. Centric is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol AGO. This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding business strategy, plans and other expectations, beliefs, goals, objectives, information and statements about possible future events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks, which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated by Centric Health and described in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur or, if any of them do so, what benefits Centric will derive there from. This release was prepared by management of the Company who takes full responsibility for its contents. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. %SEDAR: 00016656E 

For further information: Peter Walkey, Chief Financial Officer, Centric Health Corporation, (416) 927-8400 ext. 309, [ pwalkey@centrichealth.ca ]; Michael Moore, Investor Relations, Equicom Group, (416) 815-0700 ext. 241, [ mmoore@equicomgroup.com ]