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AnswersTV, the first cross-platform interactive television network comprised exclusively of original programming, today announced an agreement to provide health-related video-on-demand (VOD) content to Cablevision’s iO TV digital cable television customers. Cablevision will distribute AnswersTV Health content, including The Answered Patient series, which offers condition-specific, educational programming from diagnosing symptoms through treatment and ongoing care. AnswersTV’s Health Channel is now available across Cablevision’s entire service area on iO TV Channel 614. “AnswersTV’s expansive library of original health video content fits perfectly with our interest in providing a new source of health information for our iO Digital TV customers,” said Patricia Gottesman, Cablevision’s executive vice president of digital marketing & commerce. "After reviewing many health content choices, Cablevision chose AnswersTV for the quality of their production, their health industry experience and the range of important information they offer our customers in an interactive, easy-to-use TV format." AnswersTV's Health Channel provides viewers with original and informative programming to help Cablevision subscribers live a better, healthier life. Currently, the AnswersTV Health Channel is airing The Answered Patient series, which includes episodes on hypertension, diabetes, obesity, migraines, anxiety, ADHD, depression and stroke, among other relevant topics. Episodes feature real-life stories, expert interviews, news magazine information segments, demonstrations and additional health and medical resources to help viewers better manage their health and conditions. The Answered Patient series is hosted by Jane Hanson, an Emmy award-winning journalist, who hosted Jane's New York on WNBC-TV and also served as a newsreader on the Today Show. The series also features commentary and information from a trusted team of medical professionals. Additional series are planned for AnswersTV’s Health Channel, including Health Reporters and Let’s Eat, a series dedicated to healthy eating. “Cablevision provides a great platform when it comes to offering targeted, niche content through its interactive VOD platform, and they are the perfect partner for our original Health programming library,” said Jeff Bohnson chief executive officer of AnswersMedia. “The industry is finally witnessing true media and technology convergence, and by offering AnswersTV Health programming, Cablevision is enabling advertisers and consumers to connect in more rich, interactive ways not possible through linear television services. We feel this will really benefit the viewer’s health needs.” AnswersTV officially launched in November 2007 and offers lifestyle know-how programming. AnswersTV’s line-up of uniquely focused channels educates and entertains highly targeted audiences -- On Demand. AnswersTV also integrates robust social networking services which enable viewers to interact with the programming however, whenever and wherever they like. About AnswersTV AnswersTV, AnswersMedia’s flagship media property, is the first cross-platform HD interactive television network comprised exclusively of original programming. AnswersTV’s lifestyle know-how programming lineup currently includes three topic-focused channels: Health (hosted by Jane Hanson), Food (hosted by Gale Gand) and Magic. AnswersTV’s line-up of uniquely focused channels educates and entertains highly targeted audiences -- On Demand. AnswersTV also integrates robust social networking services which enable viewers to interact with the programming however, whenever and wherever they like. About Cablevision Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum® digital television, Optimum Online® high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice® digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.
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