Chindex International, Inc. Announces Opening of New Clinic in Beijing's Central Business District (CBD)

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chindex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHDX), an American health care company providing health care services in China through the operations of United Family Healthcare, a network of private primary care hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics, today announced the pre-opening of a new clinic in Beijing's Central Business District ("CBD"), the sixth premium satellite clinic in the Beijing market affiliated with the United Family Healthcare ("UFH") network. On December 10, 2012, the Company held a pre-opening ceremony in conjunction with a forum on "International Healthcare in the Community," which was attended by government representatives from the Beijing Central Business District Administrative Committee and Beijing Chaoyang District Investment Promotion Bureau.

General Practitioners and English-Mandarin bilingual nurses are now in place at the CBD clinic and are expected to begin seeing patients in January 2013. The new 300-plus square meter clinic offers a range of healthcare services, including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Internal Medicine as well as support services including Ultrasound, Laboratory and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition, as part of the UFH network, the CBD clinic will offer patient referrals to specialists in the UFH system and convenient direct billing options with well-established international insurance companies.

Roberta Lipson, President and CEO of Chindex, said, "The opening of the CBD clinic is another milestone in our progress at increasing the availability of quality healthcare to more people in our anchor markets. The establishment of a state-of-the-art clinic in our largest metropolitan market further enhances our competitive positioning in Beijing.  It also bolsters our Beijing market presence to showcase what the company is capable of eventually rolling out to other target markets throughout China."

About United Family Healthcare (UFH)

United Family Healthcare (UFH) is the healthcare services division of Nasdaq-listed Chindex International Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDX). After 15 years in China, UFH has established itself in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Wuxi as the provider of choice for those in China who want the very best in personalized healthcare. UFH constantly strives for quality, safety and service excellence. For more information about UFH, please visit www.ufh.com.cn.  

About Chindex International, Inc.

Chindex is an American healthcare company providing healthcare services in China through the operations of United Family Healthcare, a network of private primary care hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics. United Family Healthcare currently operates in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Wuxi. The Company also provides medical capital equipment and products through Chindex Medical Ltd., a joint venture company with manufacturing and distribution businesses serving both domestic China and export markets. With thirty years of experience, the Company's strategy is to continue its growth as a leading integrated healthcare provider in the Greater China region. Further company information may be found at the Company's website at http://www.chindex.com.

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