PSS World Medical, Inc. (PSSI) President and Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


ADVISORY, Dec. 6, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 What:
 David Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer will preside over
 the opening bell.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. ET

 Contacts:
 Brian Kosoy
 Public Relations Associate - PSS World Medical, Inc.
 904.332.4175; (mobile) 904.613.8584; bkosoy@pssd.com

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; mobile - 347.219.9539
 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQ.com

Feed Information:

The opening bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Webcast:

A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.

About PSS World Medical, Inc. (PSSI)

PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers through its two business units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a unique culture of performance. For more information, visit www.pssd.com .