FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:  January 27, 2006

Mount Kisco Medical Group Adds an Internist

The Mount Kisco Medical Group is pleased to announce that Jeffrey L. Halaas, MD has joined their practice in both Mount Kisco and Carmel.

Dr. Halaas received his medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University.  His postgraduate training included an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Halaas completed fellowships in Hematology/Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Internal Medicine at Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University.  During that time, he focused his training on treating patients with cancers of the lung, breast and GI tract as well as lymphoma.

Dr. Halaas has admitting priveleges at both Northern Westchester Hospital and Putnam Hospital.