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Soliant Health Makes Contribution to Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing at Georgia State University

Posted on: Thursday, 3 April 2008, 12:01 CDT

Soliant Health, the healthcare staffing solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced that it has made a contribution to the Georgia State University Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing, part of the College of Health and Human Sciences.

The Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing caters to both traditional and non-traditional nursing students and is recognized nationally for its groundbreaking programs promoting the advancement of healthcare professionals. Georgia State University is a leading educational institution in the field of healthcare, unique in its community-focused approach to diverse environments.

"We are honored to have the support of healthcare companies like Soliant Health, which recognize the value of education combined with ongoing research and service," said Dr. Susan J. Kelley, dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia State. "We are particularly pleased that this gift is directed toward scholarship assistance because it helps to increase the pool of nurses, which is so important for the future of all healthcare providers throughout the country."

"Georgia State's School of Nursing continues to produce outstanding healthcare practitioners who have a positive impact on the field of nursing," said David Alexander, president of Soliant Health. "As a leading employer of healthcare professionals, Soliant is proud to support the college's efforts as it continues to graduate these outstanding leaders."

Alexander has served on the college's Board of Advisors for the past four years. The group is responsible for providing guidance and advice to the dean on academic, professional, and community issues.

About Soliant Health

Soliant Health is a leading provider of specialized healthcare staffing services to hospitals and healthcare providers. By supplying traveling healthcare professionals on both temporary and direct hire assignments, Soliant Health delivers comprehensive healthcare staffing services to leading facilities across the United States. Our teams of professionals are qualified to fill physician, nursing, therapy, pharmacy, clinical research, imaging, and other healthcare positions. For more information about Soliant Health, please visit www.soliant.com.

About MPS Group

MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, marketing and creative, property and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to businesses and government entities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Asia. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit www.mpsgroup.com.

Source: Business Wire

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