UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 6, 2005
WORLD HEALTH ALTERNATIVES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Florida | | 0-51001 | | 04-3613924 |
(State of or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 111
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(Address of Principal Executive Offices / Zip Code)
(412) 829-7800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective October 1, 2005, Martin McGahan was appointed interim Chief Financial Officer of World Health Alternatives, Inc. (the “Company”) to serve on an interim basis pursuant to the previously disclosed Letter Agreement between the Company and Alvarez & Marsal, LLC, during the term of its engagement. Certain information regarding Mr. McGahan follows.
Martin McGahan, age 39, has served as the interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company since October 1, 2005. Mr. McGahan became a Senior Director of Alvarez & Marsal, LLC in June, 2005. Prior to joining Alvarez and Marsal, LLC, from June, 2001 to November, 2004, Mr. McGahan served first as Chief Financial Officer and then in January, 2004 as President and Chief Operating Officer of HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc., a provider of minimally invasive urological services and medical devices. From March, 2000 to June, 2001, Mr. McGahan acted as Director of HealthMarket, Inc., a provider of health benefits and insurance.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| WORLD HEALTH ALTERNATIVES, INC. |
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| By: | | /s/ Scott Phillips
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| | | Scott Phillips, Chief Restructuring Officer |
Date: October 6, 2005
