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Press Release
VeriChip Corporation
Appoints Former Secretary of Health & Human Services and Former
Governor of Wisconsin Tommy G. Thompson to Its Board of
Directors
Thursday July 7, 10:03 am ET
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2005--VeriChip
Corporation, a subsidiary of Applied Digital (NASDAQ:ADSX),
announced today that Tommy G. Thompson, former Health & Human
Services (HHS) Secretary and former Governor of Wisconsin, was
appointed to the
Company's Board of Directors. With nearly 40 years of his career
devoted to public service, Secretary Thompson is recognized as a
dedicated advocate for the health and welfare of all Americans.
In his role as a member of the Board, Secretary Thompson is
expected to help the Company accelerate adoption of the VeriChip
for healthcare and security applications.
"We are pleased that we have been able to attract such a highly
respected member of the healthcare community," said Scott R.
Silverman, Chairman and CEO of Applied Digital. "An important
part of our strategy has been to attract key thought and opinion
leaders, and Secretary Thompson has played an influential role
in shaping this country's healthcare policies. We look forward
to him assisting the Company to make the VeriChip an important
part of the healthcare landscape." Commenting on his
appointment, Secretary Thompson stated, "We are all well aware
of the need to enhance Information Technology in healthcare. It
is my belief that VeriChip is an important and secure means of
accessing medical records and other information. I look forward
to working with the company as it continues its growth."
Secretary Thompson has dedicated his professional life to public
service, most recently serving as governor of Wisconsin from
1987 through 2000. He made state history when he was reelected
to office for a third term in 1994 and a fourth term in 1998.
Secretary Thompson began his career in public service in 1966 as
a representative in Wisconsin's state Assembly. He was elected
assistant Assembly minority leader in 1973 and Assembly minority
leader in 1981. Secretary Thompson received both his
undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin
at Madison.
About VeriChip
VeriChip is a subsidiary of Applied Digital and the only company
to provide both implanted and external RFID security solutions
for people, their assets, and their environments. From the
world's first and only FDA-cleared, human-implantable RFID
microchip to the only patented active RFID tag with skin-sensing
capabilities, VeriChip leads the way in next-generation RFID
technologies. Today, over 3,000 installations worldwide in
healthcare, security, industrial, and government markets benefit
from both the protection and efficiencies provided by VeriChip
systems. For more information on VeriChip, please visit
www.verichipcorp.com.
About Applied Digital
Applied Digital develops innovative security products for
consumer, commercial, and government sectors worldwide. The
Company's unique and often proprietary products provide security
for people, animals, the food supply, government/military arena,
and commercial assets. Included in this diversified product line
are RFID applications, end-to-end food safety systems,
GPS/Satellite communications, and telecomm and security
infrastructure, positioning Applied Digital as the leader of
Security Through Innovation. Applied Digital is the owner of a
majority position in Digital Angel Corporation (AMEX:DOC).
Statements about the Company's future expectations, including
future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this
press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and the
Company's actual results could differ materially from expected
results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring
events or circumstances.
Contact:
CEOcast, Inc. for Applied Digital
Ken Sgro, 212-732-4300
kensgro@ceocast.com
Source: VeriChip Corporation
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