NOVEMBER 6, 2002.... NEW YORK.... North America's premiere direct-to-patient television network, Healthtv™, new pain management video/DVD has the support of the largest consumer advocacy group, The American Pain Foundation.

"The Healthtv video/CD covers all the important messages we in pain management know are a priority.' says APF Director of Communications and Outreach, Lennie Duensing. "The 'real people' who share their experiences help all viewers -- healthcare professionals and consumers alike -- understand the benefits of and their right to pain management. It's a great program and a great educational tool for the American Pain Foundation. We're pleased that Healthtv will be in hospitals across the country."

100% of reviewing healthcare professionals rated "Managing Pain" very good to excellent. Developed in consultation with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and an advisory board of nurses from 12 university affiliated hospitals. Kathy Kastner, CEO Healthtv "We were fortunate to have the calibre of collaborators and their commitment to the Healthtv initiative. Endorsement by the APF - whose mission is to educate consumers on their rights to pain management - means we've achieved our goal: to produce the most powerful possible education.'  Consumer results will be released next month.

Heatlthtv is owned and operated by The Health Television System Inc. (HTS). Established in Canada since 1993, HTS provides hospitals with original health education programs specially developed to support staff and prepare patients and families for life after the hospital. Content is produced for cardiac, oncology and general medical/surgical units.

Healthtv is in top teaching hospitals in 14 states, including Johns Hopkins, UCLA, NY Presbyterian, Shands at University of Florida, Rush Presbyterian, ILL, George Washington, DC and Beth Israel Deaconess, MA. Already reaching more than 2 million consumers in 26 hospitals, added this month are new centers in New York, Florida and California.

The Health Television System Inc. service includes installing maintenance-free DVD equipment, broadcast-quality content, 24/7, access via patients TV's, print support, staff training and regular program updates.

The Health Television System Inc. is a privately owned company with offices in Toronto, Canada and Buffalo, NY. Founded in 1993 by Marvin Berns and Kathy Kastner, with backgrounds in award-winning healthcare television productions.