LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPNT), announced today that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its first-quarter conference call on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The Company’s results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, will be released before the open of the market on Thursday, May 1, 2008.

The live broadcast of LifePoint Hospitals’ conference call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 1^st. A 30-day online replay will be available approximately an hour following the conclusion of the live broadcast. A link to these events can be found on the Company’s website at www.lifepointhospitals.com or www.earnings.com.

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., is a leading hospital company focused on providing healthcare services in non-urban communities in 17 states. Of the Company’s 48 hospitals, 44 are in communities where LifePoint Hospitals is the sole community hospital provider. LifePoint Hospitals’ non-urban operating strategy offers continued operational improvement by focusing on its five core values: delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care; supporting physicians; creating an outstanding environment for employees; providing unmatched community value; and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, LifePoint Hospitals is affiliated with approximately 21,000 employees. More information about LifePoint Hospitals can be found on its website, www.lifepointhospitals.com.

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.
Penny L. Brake, Vice President of Finance, 615-372-8532