MIAMI, FL – April 16, 2015 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – Vme TV, the only national Spanish-language television network affiliated with public television stations, exposes viewers to the fascinating world of medical management with “Medicina Moderna,” a reality TV show. Created by Dr. Marlow Hernandez, a local specialist in Internal Medicine, and produced by Cano Health, the show tests contestants’ abilities to respond to medically related circumstances. The 12-episode reality series will air every Sunday beginning April 26, 2015 at 8 p.m. E/P.
“Through Medicina Moderna, Vme TV presents a reality show that is not only entertaining, but offers our viewers a real life glimpse of the medical profession and the challenges of addressing medical issues affecting the Hispanic community”
“Through Medicina Moderna, Vme TV presents a reality show that is not only entertaining, but offers our viewers a real life glimpse of the medical profession and the challenges of addressing medical issues affecting the Hispanic community,” said Victor X. Cerda, Vme TV’s senior vice president of corporate strategy.
Contestants are Florida residents selected from a casting call. Shot on location at supermarkets, hardware stores, homes, parks, and medical offices, “Medicina Moderna” challenges the contestant’s abilities to resolve unique situations or perform activities in various health and medically relevant settings. Their actions are exposed in a never before seen format. During each episode, the contestant’s problem solving skills, motivation, altruism and human compassion are measured to identify who is the best candidate to fill an executive position within the company.
“We are thrilled to share our professional experiences with the Hispanic community through Vme TV’s platform. This is an opportunity for audiences across the country to gain a deeper understanding of the medical field and the dedication that it involves,” said Dr. Hernandez.
Moreover, Cano Health will be hosting an exclusive “Medicina Moderna” premiere red carpet event. The fundraiser in Coral Gables at the historic landmark, “The Cocoplum,” will benefit Cano Life 501(c)(3) and the Boys and Girls Club. The event, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7 p.m., will include a private performance by Donato Poveda Lopez. Several music and entertainment guests will be in attendance including Grammy Award recipients Willy Chirino and Jorge Villamizar. The MC for the event will be Rick Sanchez, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and TV host.
To request more information or to RSVP, contact hmiceli@canomed.com or call (954) 235-7895.
About Vme Television
Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is the first national Spanish-language television network in association with public television stations. Reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is broadcast in 43 markets by PBS stations and is available on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse, as well as major cable companies including Comcast. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertain, educate and inspire families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.