VAS Viasys Healthcare

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:VAS) is pleased to announce that Randy H. Thurman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has signed a new employment agreement with the Company. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Thurman will continue to serve in his current capacity for an initial term through December 31, 2009. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. Ronald A. Ahrens, Lead Director, stated the following: �The board of directors is very pleased to have reached this new employment agreement with Randy. We believe the performance of VIASYS since the public offering five years ago is a direct reflection of Randy�s leadership, strategic vision and focus on creating shareholder value. We believe that our employees, customers and shareholders will be best served under his continued leadership.� ABOUT VIASYS HEALTHCARE INC. VIASYS Healthcare Inc. is a global, research-based medical technology company focused on respiratory, neurology, medical disposable and orthopedic products. VIASYS products are marketed under well-recognized trademarks, including, among others, AVEA�, BEAR�, BIRD�, CORFLO�, CORPAK�, CORTRAK�, EME�, GRASON-STADLER�, JAEGER�, LYRA�, MEDELEC�, MICROGAS�, NAVIGATOR�, NICOLET�, NicoletOne�, PULMONETIC�, SENSORMEDICS�, TECA�, TECOMET�, VELA� and VMAX�. VIASYS is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, and its businesses are conducted through its Respiratory Care, NeuroCare, MedSystems and Orthopedics business units. More information can be found at http://www.viasyshealthcare.com. VIASYS Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:VAS) is pleased to announce that Randy H. Thurman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has signed a new employment agreement with the Company. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Thurman will continue to serve in his current capacity for an initial term through December 31, 2009. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. Ronald A. Ahrens, Lead Director, stated the following: "The board of directors is very pleased to have reached this new employment agreement with Randy. We believe the performance of VIASYS since the public offering five years ago is a direct reflection of Randy's leadership, strategic vision and focus on creating shareholder value. We believe that our employees, customers and shareholders will be best served under his continued leadership." ABOUT VIASYS HEALTHCARE INC. VIASYS Healthcare Inc. is a global, research-based medical technology company focused on respiratory, neurology, medical disposable and orthopedic products. VIASYS products are marketed under well-recognized trademarks, including, among others, AVEA(R), BEAR(R), BIRD(R), CORFLO(R), CORPAK(R), CORTRAK(R), EME(R), GRASON-STADLER(R), JAEGER(TM), LYRA(R), MEDELEC(R), MICROGAS(R), NAVIGATOR(R), NICOLET(R), NicoletOne(TM), PULMONETIC(TM), SENSORMEDICS(R), TECA(R), TECOMET(TM), VELA(R) and VMAX(R). VIASYS is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, and its businesses are conducted through its Respiratory Care, NeuroCare, MedSystems and Orthopedics business units. More information can be found at http://www.viasyshealthcare.com.