VIENNA, Va., Nov. 10, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MSSI-TeleScience International Inc., (OTCBB:MSSI), a provider of medical personnel to state and federal government agencies, announced today that the Medical Staffing Division has been awarded a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Dept. of Health and Human Services to provide nursing staff to the U.S. Public Health Service in support of the National Hansen's Disease Programs based in Louisiana. This represents the second contract win with this agency in support of this program.
Under the terms of the contract that is already in progress, the Company provides a total of 28 full and part-time employees at the Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge and the Gillis Long Hansen Disease Treatment Facility in Carville, Louisiana. These are the only two facilities in the nation dedicated to the treatment of individuals with Hansen's disease, formerly known as leprosy. MSSI TeleScience provides registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants 365 days per year under this contract.
"This is a remarkable disease treatment program with an exclusive set of facilities and mission that is unparalleled anywhere else in the nation," said Dr. B.B. Sahay, President and CEO. "It is an honor for our Company to have been selected for a second time to support this operation with medical personnel."
MSSI TeleScience began work on the first contract with the U.S. Public Health Service in support of the National Hansen's Disease Programs eight years ago.
About the Company
MSSI-TeleScience International is a provider of medical personnel to state and federal government agencies, primarily hospital and medical facilities. The Company also operates a Homeland Security division that provides emergency equipment, decontamination products, vehicles and supplies to state and local governments. Additionally, the Company's Technology Services division provides systems integration and technology services to the federal government.
Founded in 1987, the Company currently has over 200 employees operating in 24 states. For information, visit the website at www.mssi-intl.com. Shareholders are requested to log onto the shareholder registration form on the Company website in order to be placed on the mailing list for future information. The Company headquarters is located at 8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1200, Vienna VA 22182.
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