LYMAN, S.C., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SHOM) announced today that its Encore Medical Staffing operation in Greenville, South Carolina reported a 297% increase in revenue in the month of June versus May of 2008. Greg Tucker, President and CEO of Southern Home stated, "We are excited about the efforts put forth by the team in Greenville. They continue to outpace their own projections. More importantly, this group is establishing a strong reputation locally for providing great service and support. This will go a long way toward long term success."

Encore Medical Staffing currently has locations in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, South Carolina. They also have locations in Kentucky, Florida, and Maryland. Encore Medical Staffing supplies quality healthcare professionals on a per diem, temporary and contract basis to hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and other medical facilities. Encore Medical Staffing, Inc. is aggressively recruiting motivated nursing professionals interested in franchising opportunities.

Mr. Tucker continued, "The Encore Medical Staffing division of our company is poised for fantastic future growth. We ask that those interested in more information on our company to visit our website at http://www.encoremedicalstaffing.com."

About Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc.

Southern Home Medical is a holding company with a focus on nurse staffing operations. Formed in January 2005, with its principal place of business in Lyman, S.C., Southern Home Medical will be expanding its operations through the start up and support of Encore Medical Staffing businesses on a national level. The majority of the staffing professionals consist of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Encore Medical Staffing, Inc. is aggressively recruiting motivated nursing professionals interested in franchising opportunities. http://www.encoremedicalstaffing.com.

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    Contact:
    Greg Tucker
    President & CEO
    Southern Home Medical
    greg@southernhomemed.com

    Investor Relations: Rick McCaffrey
    OTC Financial Network
    781-444-6100 x625
    rick@otcfn.com
    http://www.otcfn.com/shom

SOURCE Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc.