Comprehensive, International-Standard Oncology Program the First of Its Kind in China

Expands United Family Healthcare's Spectrum of Patient Care

Appoints Renowned Oncologist to Lead 'New Hope' Center

BEIJING and BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --

Chindex International, Inc. ('Chindex') (Nasdaq: CHDX), a leading independent American provider of Western healthcare products and services in the People's Republic of China, today announced that the Company's Western-style hospital network, United Family Healthcare ('UFH'), plans to launch a comprehensive, international-standard oncology program, called 'New Hope,' at a stand-alone outpatient facility near its Beijing United Family Hospital ('BJU').

The New Hope oncology program will be the first of its kind in China and will ensure that each patient receives compassionate care through the expertise of a responsive and experienced team of international and Chinese healthcare professionals. Housed in a LEED-standard 'Green' building, the New Hope Center will provide international expertise to diagnose and treat cancer and will offer an array of treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other oncology-related support services. The New Hope Center's oncology program also will utilize established resources, such as medical and surgical cancer treatment from BJU, a leading institution in Beijing's medical community. Chindex intends to host a formal ceremony to celebrate the opening of the New Hope Center later in the year.

Roberta Lipson, President and CEO of Chindex, commented from Beijing, 'We are bringing renewed hope to cancer patients in China through providing diagnosis and treatment expertise with a human touch, in a world-class setting. While Beijing United Family Hospital is an established leader in a variety of cancer treatments, our New Hope Center will expand the spectrum of our patient care and provide an unparalleled, new-to-market approach in China. This will include the highest quality medical expertise, multi-language support, proactive administration and psychological and nutritional services, delivered at Joint Commission International standards. Currently, Chinese patients have to travel abroad for this patient-centered approach to cancer care. When we first opened Beijing United Family Hospital, our approach to Obstetrics and patient-centered primary care quickly became a model for emulation, attracting much attention and many patients.