CORAZON COO RE-ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE WESTERN PA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES

Pittsburgh, PA —November 16, 2006—Corazon Inc., a national leader in providing specialized consulting and recruitment services to hospitals for development of cardiac and vascular programs, announced that Karen Hartman, the Chief Operating Officer and President of Consulting, has been re-elected as President of the Western PA chapter of The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE-WP).

This is Hartman’s second year in this leadership role for the organization, which strives to cultivate an expanded network of healthcare professionals, while enhancing professional and personal development through educational sessions with local and national experts. The organization encourages interaction among members through shared forums, where dialogue and ideas are exchanged between and among diverse segments of the healthcare industry.

According to Hartman, “As the premier local group for healthcare executives, it is with great pleasure that I again assume this leadership role. I look forward to working with our members to achieve our goals and uphold the values of ACHE in the creation of a diverse, educational, and meaningful professional organization. With continual changes on the horizon, we will need dedicated and involved members….it is my hope to continually grow and advance this important organization in our region.”

About Corazon Inc.
Corazon is a recognized leader in strategic cardiovascular program development, assisting clients through the full spectrum of consulting and recruitment services from feasibility study and business planning through clinical readiness and all facets of a successful implementation, including executive search for key cardiovascular service line leaders. The Corazon team has assisted healthcare leaders and physicians in medical centers and community hospital settings to bring specialized advice and progressive thinking in cardiovascular services to strategic planning, market assessments and financial analysis, clinical operations and new technology, Vascular Centers and Heart Hospitals, best practice benchmarks, executive search, and staffing models and staff education for well-developed or newly-established cardiovascular programs. Corazon has pioneered the application of the Universal Bed in cardiovascular care delivery and brings firsthand experience with service line management as a progressive organizational means for healthcare providers. Corazon is a 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Company. Visit www.corazoninc.com

About The American College of Healthcare Executives – Western PA Chapter
SPHE ACHE OF WESTERN PA provides a forum for professionals in health-related roles to meet periodically in order to enhance their professional development through education, networking, and social activities. SPHEThe ACHE-WP provides services for healthcare executives, managers, and enthusiasts in 26 counties of Pennsylvania , spanning from Lake Erie to West Virginia , including urban centers and rural landscapes where the healthcare industry constitutes a major economic force. The region includes nearly 100 tertiary and community hospitals, making the Western Pennsylvania area a leader in organ transplantation, cancer care, women’s health, and medical research. ACHE OF WESTERN PA (ACHE-WP) encourages its members to join the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Visit http://westpa.ache.org and www.ache.org.

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