Petersen Medical Donates Equipment to CHOICE Humanitarian

Publication: Business Wire
Date: Wednesday, October 18 2006

Medical Equipment Donated to Support Humanitarian Missions across the Globe

SALT LAKE CITY -- Petersen Medical, a leading provider of home medical equipment and dedicated in-home professional service, today announced a donation of medical equipment to CHOICE Humanitarian. CHOICE, an organization well known for creating systems of self-development whereby third-world villagers have the skills and resources to improve their own lives, will use the equipment to support missions to Kenya, Guatemala, Bolivia, Mexico, Vietnam and other countries in need.

"This is a very generous gift that Petersen Medical is making available to villages with medical needs," said Mitchell Wade, CEO of CHOICE Humanitarian. "Often located in rural and poor areas, it's very difficult for these villages to get access to this type of equipment. We are extremely grateful for the donation."


The donation will include wheelchairs, canes, walkers, medical education materials and dental equipment. Petersen Medical provides innovative technologies and processes that enhance respiratory health and mobility -- helping many patients maintain their independence longer and improve their quality of life.

"Petersen Medical has a deep respect for CHOICE Humanitarian's work," said Tom Bradley, CEO of Petersen Medical. "The organization works directly with rural, poor villages to make them completely self-sufficient. This donation will help CHOICE meet their mission needs. We are proud to contribute to such a noble cause."

About CHOICE Humanitarian

CHOICE Humanitarian ignites lasting change in places with no clean water, no schools, no way to earn money. By partnering with rural villages -- communities are able to build sustainable change and pull themselves out of poverty. Expeditions to Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nepal, Kenya and Vietnam leave throughout the year and have health care opportunities available in each. For more information, contact Emily Franson at efranson@choicehumanitarian.org.

About Petersen Medical

Since 1968, Petersen Medical has been providing high-quality home medical equipment and dedicated professional service to Utahans with in-home respiratory, mobility and medical equipment needs. With local offices across the state, Petersen Medical's friendly and professional staff is committed to timely service and hands-on training to help Utahans breathe easier. By providing innovative technologies and processes, Petersen Medical enhances respiratory health and mobility -- helping many patients maintain their independence longer; and keeping family members, care givers and medical professionals better informed of patient progress in order to improve patient quality of life. For more information on Petersen Medical, visit www.petersenmedical.com.