DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Epic Health Services, Inc., a leading provider of pediatric and adult home health care, announced today that it has acquired Sante Pediatric Services. Sante is one of the largest independent pediatric therapy providers in Texas with both clinic and in-home operations.

“For over ten years, Epic has been known as a leading provider of in-home health care,” said John C. Garbarino, Epic’s president and chief executive officer. “Our in-home pediatric therapy division will be strengthened by Sante’s experience and expertise in all aspects of pediatric therapy. Expanding our service offerings to include Sante’s 11 pediatric therapy clinics allows us to help more children in the state of Texas with their therapy needs.”

The Sante acquisition is expected to not only add to Epic’s growing pediatric clientele for in-home physical, occupational and speech-language therapy, but also provide a clinic-based presence in 11 cities throughout the state.

“By combining our therapy expertise with Epic’s recognized leadership in pediatric private duty nursing, we’re able to better serve the children of Texas and provide them with the comprehensive care they need to reach their highest potential,” said Michael T. Fricke, president and chief executive officer at Sante Pediatric Services.

Epic’s and Sante’s management teams will work to integrate operations in early 2013, where appropriate, to provide a seamless continuum of the highest quality care with extraordinary client service.

About Sante Pediatric Services
Founded in 1988, Sante Pediatric Services (www.santepediatrics.com) provides pediatric therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age. In addition to providing occupational, physical and speech-language therapy, Sante offers medical nutrition therapy at its 11 clinic locations.

About Epic Health Services
Since 2001, Epic Health Services (www.epichealthservices.com) has been a leading provider of in-home pediatric and adult private duty nursing. The company also provides in-home pediatric occupational, physical and speech-language therapy. With branch offices located throughout Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the company is committed to providing the highest quality care delivered with compassion and extraordinary service.

Media Contact:
Debra Brown
Epic Health Services
Phone: 214-466-1376
E-mail: debra.brown@epichealthservices.com

SOURCE Epic Health Services