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Southern Home Medical Releases Annual Report -- Revenues Increase Over One Million Year Over Year

LYMAN, SC, Mar 31, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SHMM) is pleased to announce an increase in revenue 2007 vs. 2006 of $1,078,317. Greg Tucker, President and CEO of the company, stated, "This past year, we implemented an infrastructure that will favor a much more consistent and productive operation going forward. We have focused a significant portion of our time and effort on the growth and development of Encore Medical Staffing, Inc. We are the national franchisor of this business. Our business model is sound. Every major city is a potential market. Every state can be developed over time. We currently have one location operating in Kentucky, one in Florida, three in South Carolina, and one getting under way in Maryland. We're just getting started, but feel that there is potential for well over 300 locations nationwide."

Temporary nurse staffing has become a critical issue in hundreds of markets nationwide and the Encore Medical Staffing business model addresses the need in a very unique way. Encore Medical Staffing supplies quality healthcare professionals on a per diem and temporary contract basis to hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Mr. Tucker went on to say, "We feel good about our progress thus far. We would ask those interested in more information on our company to visit our website at 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. Encore Medical Staffing, Inc. supplies quality healthcare professionals on a per diem and temporary contract basis to hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and other medical facilities. 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 business professionals interested in franchising opportunities.

Safe Harbor: This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and regulatory and shareholder approval for anticipated actions.

Contact:
Greg Tucker
President & CEO
Email Contact

Investor Relations:
Rick McCaffrey
OTC Financial Network
http://www.otcfn.com/shmm