Matria Healthcare To Announce 2005 Outlook After Close Of Market On December 16th

MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matria Healthcare, Inc. announced today that it will be releasing its outlook for 2005 after the close of the market on Thursday, December 16, 2004. The Company will host a conference call, as well as an online webcast, to discuss its 2005 outlook on Friday, December 17, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time).

A 30-day replay of the conference call will also be available over the Internet through the Company’s website at http://www.matria.com/ approximately one hour following the conclusion of the live broadcast. A link to these events can be found on the Company’s website at http://www.matria.com/.

ABOUT MATRIA HEALTHCARE

Matria Healthcare is the leading provider of comprehensive disease management programs to health plans and employers. Matria manages the chronic diseases and episodic conditions representing the greatest cost to the healthcare system ... diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, high-risk pregnancy, cancer, chronic pain and depression. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, Matria has more than 40 offices in the United States and internationally. More information about Matria can be found online at http://www.matria.com/.

Matria Healthcare, Inc.

CONTACT: Stephen M. Mengert, Chief Financial Officer of MatriaHealthcare, Inc., +1-770-767-7055