Largest U.S. Patient Education Hospital Network
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24/7 TV Channel to patient rooms & waiting areas
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45-50 educational programs per week
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Website for family and friends at:
thepatientchannel.com
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Over 11.5 million patients in 1300 hospitals nationwide
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Programming updated quarterly
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Key Patient Benefits
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Easy access to education for patients and their families
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Increases awareness of medical issues
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Encourages communication with medical providers
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Helps patients make informed decisions
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Promotes a sense of empowerment
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Key Staff Benefits
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Delivers updated and reliable content
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Airs 24/7 for all 3 shifts
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Closed captioned in English and Spanish
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Reaches "low level literacy" patients
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Increases productivity with patient procedures
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Patient commitment to treatment & recovery plans
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Programming
Content on the channel focuses on the most common chronic diseases and conditions representing more than $400 billion in annual medical care costs. Programming topics cover:
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Affective disorders (Depression)
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Allergies and Sinus Conditions
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Arthritis/Bone/Joint/Pain Management
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Asthma
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Baby Care/Parenting
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Cancer
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Heart Disease and Stroke
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Cholesterol Management
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Diabetes
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Exercise & Nutrition
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Health & Safety
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High Blood Pressure
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Lung Disease
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Medication Management
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Men's Health
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Patient Safety
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Recurrent Heartburn (GERD)
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Smoking Cessation
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Various Vignette Series
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Women's Health
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