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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 2, 1996
GENESIS HEALTH VENTURES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-11666
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number)
incorporation or organization)
06-1132947
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
148 West State Street
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 444-6350
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 2, 1996, Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. announced
an offering exempt from registration.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Number Title
1. Press Release, dated October 2, 1996.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
GENESIS HEALTH VENTURES, INC.
By: /s/ Ira C. Gubernick
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Ira C. Gubernick
Associate General Counsel &
Secretary
Date: October 2, 1996
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