NEW YORK, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin J. Wygod, Chairman of the Board of WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD), commenting on the press release issued by WebMD earlier today and subsequent calls from investors, said:  "Based on the strength of our company's assets, I have the utmost confidence in WebMD's growth prospects and the future value of the company."

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WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers, and health plans through our public and private online portals, mobile platforms and health-focused publications. More than 100 million unique visitors access the WebMD Health Network each month.

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