August 6th, 2007

New Convenient Care to Open at County Market Location

Christie Clinic and Niemann Foods join forces to conveniently deliver health care

CHAMPAIGN, IL - Christie Clinic and County Market announced today their plans to open a new Convenient Care location in the County Market located on the corner of Kirby and Duncan. This facility will be the first of its kind in Central Illinois, making health care available in a non-medically oriented retail facility.

"Christie Clinic has seen the promise of providing greater access to health care services through this rapidly growing national trend. The ability to conveniently, efficiently, and effectively deliver affordable health care is a top priority for both patients and Christie Clinic," said Alan Gleghorn, Christie Clinic Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud to have such a fine partner in County Market, assisting us in bringing world class health care to Central Illinois."

"A supermarket health clinic is the prescription for your busy life," said Rich Niemann, Jr., CEO and President of Niemann Foods, Inc. "Our two organizations clearly have a vision for how to provide convenience to our customers."

The agreement between Christie Clinic and County Market includes the opening of a Convenient Care location at Kirby and Duncan within the next few months. Additional Convenient Care facilities at County Market locations are planned within the next year.

"The ease of accessing Convenient Care centers will ultimately help deliver new customers into the health care system and ensure they get the timely care they deserve. It's a great combination and clearly supports County Market's focus on health and wellness." said Jim Cox, Niemann Foods, Inc. Vice President of Operations.

Construction of the first Convenient Care at a County Market location is scheduled to begin in August.

Christie Clinic has provided health care to the residents of central Illinois for more than 75 years. It is the oldest multi-specialty medical group practice in central Illinois. Christie has clinics on University Avenue, Windsor Road, Mahomet, Rantoul, Tuscola, Danville, plans for an additional Urbana location in the near future, and C U Sleep on Mattis Avenue. For more information about Christie Clinic, call 217-366-5218 or go to www.christieclinic.com.

County Market is owned and operated by Niemann Foods, Inc. (NFI), an Illinois company. Founded in 1917, NFI is the largest independently owned and operated grocery retailer in Central Illinois, with corporate headquarters located in Quincy. NFI is an employee-owned company, operating 64 stores and employing over 3,500 associates in 3 states.

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