Universal Hospital Services, Inc. Announces 2009 Second Quarter Results

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. (“UHS”), a leading medical equipment lifecycle services company, today announced financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009.

Total revenues were $72.8 million for the second quarter of 2009, representing a $1.1 million, or 2% increase from total revenues of $71.7 million for the same period of 2008. Revenues for the first six months of 2009 approximated those of the prior year and totaled $146.8 million for 2009 versus $147.1 million for the same comparable period of 2008.

Net loss for the quarter was $4.8 million, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million for the same quarter last year. For the first six months, UHS reported a net loss of $9.6 million versus net loss of $9.2 million for the same period of 2008.

Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $26.8 million, representing a $1.9 million, or 8% increase from $24.9 million for the same period of 2008. Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2009 approximated that of the first half of 2008 and totaled $53.9 million compared with $54.1 million in 2008.

“Considering the sluggish economy and potential healthcare policy changes, we’re quite pleased that our 2009 second quarter financial results compare favorably to 2008,” commented Gary Blackford, Chairman and CEO of UHS. “UHS is on track to show growth for 2009 because the solutions and services we offer fit our customers’ needs in reducing capital and operating expenses, driving better patient safety and outcomes, and in improving caregiver productivity and satisfaction.”

UHS will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2009 second quarter results on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time).

To participate, call (800) 735-5968 and advise the operator you would like to participate in the UHS Second Quarter Call with Gary Blackford. A taped replay of this call will be available from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13 through 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 20 by calling (800) 633-8284; enter reservation #21433779.

UHS will also use a slide presentation to facilitate the conference call discussion. A copy of the presentation may be obtained via the company's website at www.uhs.com in the “Financials” section.

About Universal Hospital Services, Inc.

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. is a leading medical equipment lifecycle services company. UHS offers comprehensive solutions that maximize utilization, increase productivity and support optimal patient care resulting in capital and operational efficiencies. UHS currently operates through more than 80 offices, serving customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation. Adjusted EBITDA is defined by UHS as Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) before management and board fees, stock option expense, FAS 141 impact, loss on extinguishment of debt and transaction and related costs, which may not be calculated consistently among other companies applying similar reporting measures. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to represent an alternative to operating income or cash flows from operating, financing or investing activities (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")) as a measure of performance, and are not representative of funds available for discretionary use due to UHS' financing obligations. EBITDA is included because it is a widely accepted financial indicator used by certain investors and financial analysts to assess and compare companies and is an integral part of UHS' debt covenant calculations, and Adjusted EBITDA is included because UHS' financial guidance and certain compensation plans are based upon this measure. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides an important perspective on the company's ability to service its long-term obligations, the company's ability to fund continuing growth, and the company's ability to continue as a going concern. A reconciliation of operating cash flows to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is included below.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Universal Hospital Services, Inc., believes statements in this presentation looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. The following factors, among others, could adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition causing our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements: our history of net losses and substantial interest expense; our need for substantial cash to operate and expand our business as planned; our substantial outstanding debt and debt service obligations; restrictions imposed by the terms of our debt; a decrease in the number of patients our customers are serving; our ability to effect change in the manner in which healthcare providers traditionally procure medical equipment; the absence of long-term commitments with customers; our ability to renew contracts with group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks; changes in reimbursement rates and policies by third-party payors; the impact of health care reform initiatives; the impact of significant regulation of the health care industry and the need to comply with those regulations; the effect of prolonged negative changes in domestic and global economic conditions; difficulties or delays in our continued expansion into certain of our businesses/geographic markets and developments of new businesses/geographic markets; additional credit risks in increasing business with home care providers and nursing homes, impacts of equipment product recalls or obsolescence; increases in vendor costs that cannot be passed through to our customers; and other Risk Factors as detailed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as well as our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.