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): June 30, 2004 UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-20086 41-0760940 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.) 1250 Northland Plaza 3800 West 80th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55431-4442 --------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 952-893-3200 ------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibit. 99.1 Press release issued by Universal Hospital Services, Inc. on June 30, 2004. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On June 30, 2004, Universal Hospital Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Rex Clevenger has joined the company as its Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. 2 SIGNATURE 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. Dated: June 30, 2004 UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, INC. By:/s/Gary D. Blackford ------------------------ Gary D. Blackford President and Chief Executive Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued by Universal Hospital Services, Inc. on June 30, 2004. 3