Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded 5 Year National Contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Orlando, FL, September 27, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they have been awarded a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to perform healthcare staffing services, including the 1500 Veterans Administration facilities nationwide.

Based on a rigorous vendor qualification process, The GSA award assures government users that they will be receiving the highest quality services offered by Avant Healthcare and ensure the highest quality in patient care. "Obtaining a GSA Schedule contract is a unique opportunity for our company and the healthcare professionals we serve.” said Shari Sandifer, CEO of Avant Healthcare Professionals. "We are pleased to provide our quality healthcare services to facilities that have a clear need and to make a positive impact on patient care.”

“The GSA provides a centralized delivery system of products and services to the Federal Government, which enables us to target the areas of the country where the demand for quality healthcare professionals is needed most.” stated Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare. “The need will only grow as more of our veterans return home and the baby boom generation takes full advantage of the VA healthcare system.”

For more information about the Avant Healthcare Professionals services, visit the GSAAdvantage home page at http://www.gsaadvantage.gov and enter the Avant Healthcare Professionals contract number V797P-7220a or visit www.avanthealthcare.com 888-681-2999 ext 101

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