Will Host Shareholder Open House on September 5, 2008

PSS World Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: PSSI) announced that it held its annual meeting of shareholders today in Jacksonville, Florida. At the meeting, the shareholders re-elected Charles E. Adair, Alvin R. Carpenter and Stephen H. Rogers as directors of the Company to terms expiring in 2011. In addition, in accordance with the Company’s director retirement policy, T. O’Neal Douglas retired from the Board effective today. Mr. Douglas has served on the Board since October 2000 and previously from July 1993 through September 1999.

“Our company has benefited greatly from O’Neal’s commitment to our success,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David A. Smith. “I will miss his leadership, and I am grateful for his dedicated service.”

Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Fay on the region and the subsequent effect on attendance at the annual meeting, the Company will host an open house for shareholders on Friday, September 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Company’s headquarters in Jacksonville. At the open house, Smith will provide an update on the Company’s performance and will address any shareholder questions.

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

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