2009-09-10 Nashville, TN
The Healthcare Television Network Launches!
After 15 months of research and development the Healthcare Television Network will Launch on October 1st, 2009 as a stand alone company. This innovative channel will deliver up to date news, information and patient entertainment to thousands of US hospitals and nursing facilities. Breakthrough technology will allow each hospital to have customized content and information that pertains to their patients, doctors and employees.
Major programming deals has allowed HTV to feature world class programming including iconic movies and television shows from such celebrities as Lucille Ball, Charlie Chaplin, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne and hundreds more. Donnie Vick, one of the founders of the channel and executive producer stated "The goal of the network is to provide up to date information and entertainment that is "Good for You". "We are extremely excited to be a part of history in delivering this channel to the hospitals of America during a time that trusted healthcare information is needed most".
The network will provide hospitals and nursing homes with the latest healthcare information as well world class entertainment.
"With over 1000 hours of programming that includes, health news, latest technology, motivational programming, classic television shows and movies we feel confident that we will keep smiles on the faces of all that watch HTV during their stay while keeping them informed about their health" says Tom Combs, VP of programming. "Thanks to HTV we can now say goodbye to the boring news based lobby loops that play over and over and over that we have all seen in medical facilities".
"The support of our member hospitals, financial, programming partners and the healthcare community has been overwhelming." says Scott Spence, one of the founders of HTV. The first two facilities will be located in Connecticut with locations throughout the country following.
HTV, "Its Good for You"
Coming to a hospital near you...
2008-09-08 Fort Myers, FL
UcasTV Develops HTV, the Healthcare Television Network
HTV is a breakthrough hospital television channel that combines award-winning national programming with content designed to tell each hospital’s story.
HTV opens a new era in healthcare communications. HTV delivers hospital news, marketing and PR information, interesting facts as well as hospital events. For the first time hospitals will have their own television network playing in their facilities--no more trashy talk shows or negative stories blaring in hospital lobbies.
HTV delivers insightful information about patient health, success stories from illness survivors, family entertainment, and more. Educate, entertain, inspire: learn how HTV can benefit your hospital today. Learn more about HTV...
2008-08-15 Fort Myers, FL
Ucastv completes the Mitchel Musso behind the scenes
UcasTV completes the Mitchel Musso behind-the-scenes "Clean Hands Are Cool Hands Campaign" for the HCA foundation and the Steris Foundation.
This super cool approach to slow the spread of MRSA is the brainchild of Russ Gannon and HCA Healthcare. It was shot in Los Angeles. Behind-the-scenes photo and video shoot was posted in UcasTV's Florida editing facility.
To view the campaign click here
2008-06-05 Miami, FL
UcasTV signs consulting agreement with the University of Miami
Today UcasTV entered into a consulting agreement with the University of Miami Healthcare System. The goal is to coordinate public relations efforts across the "UHealth" system and to plan the integration of a system-wide television network.
The network will provide visitors up-to-date information about the programs and studies available from the various institutes under the UHealth umbrella. If you’re in Miami, stop by the University of Miami Hospital to see this innovative television network in action.
2008-05-05 Fort Myers, FL
UcasTV Opens New Office-Fort Myers, FL
UcasTV opened its new office in Fort Myers, Florida this week. The new office houses the UcasTV management team and video production facilities. This location will serve as the corporate headquarters and main production facility for the production of out-of-home content as well as commercial productions.
“The move to a new facility comes a perfect time for UcasTV,” says Donnie Vick, President of UcasTV. “We have invested in the industry’s best equipment in both our shooting and editing capabilities. We are capable of producing HD television or feature-length documentaries all out of our Ft. Myers location.”
UcasTV is a premier content production house, and custom television network integrator based in Ft. Myers, Florida, developing video content for television, film, web and multimedia uses. UcasTV is leading the charge in the development of retail and specialty out-of-home networks by creating fresh exciting content and crafting innovative delivery systems to reach new audiences. UcasTV’s award winning team provides turnkey or a la carte production services and consulting on all sizes of projects. For additional information, please contact Donnie Vick at Donnie@UcasTV.net or visit www.UcasTV.net.
