The MedicCast Network programs are part of a wave of internet radio shows known as podcasts. They are downloaded and listened to all around the world. The MedicCast Network programs include:

the MedicCast - 5 programs each month (1/wk plus 1 monthly call in show recorded live with a panel of guests)

the Nursing Show - 5 programs each month (1/wk plus 1 special interview segments featuring nursing leaders and educators)

the Mitigation Journal - 6 programs each month (1/wk plus special in-service training episodes)

The MedicCast programs target busy medical medical and rescue personnel, providing up-to-date news, commentary, and reviewing patient care standards. The audience includes nurses, doctors, as well as emergency medical services (EMS) providers like EMTs and paramedics and other medical professionals.
Listening to the shows gives the audience a way stay informed about health care issues in the national and international news, medical studies, and treatment advances. Occasionally, the programs also feature interviews with medical experts, educators, and industry representatives.

The MedicCast covers topics related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and provides a resource for all medical professionals. Each episode discusses current national and international medical news, research studies, and treatment advances relevant to caring for patients in the field of EMS.

The MedicCast is produced once per week (Monday) and is made available for download directly from www.mediccast.com via direct click and by RSS subscription. After two years it ranks consistently in the top 10 Medical podcasts at the iTunes Store and is a featured podcast there.

Each episode of the MedicCast reaches more than 2,000 listeners

The MedicCast is Recorded in Five Segments.

The first segment includes a welcome to the show, contact and website information, and a review of comments and information received from listeners since the last episode.

The second segment is a 10 to 15 minute report on EMS related news, coupled with commentary from the host, Jamie Davis.

The third segment is called “Tips and Tricks” and includes a review of EMS practices and skills as well as diseases and symptoms encountered in the field.

The fourth segment is the “Med of the Week” concludes the meat of the show with a focus on a particular drug or family of drugs of interest to the EMS Community.

The final segment is where the MedicCast wraps up, reviews sponsorship deals and contact information and ends with a musical selection made available for podcasts by independent artists or labels.

The Nursing Show is the newest member of the MedicCast Network. It is also the fastest growing show. With 2.9 million RNs in the U.S. alone, nurses comprise the largest segment of the health care workforce in the world.*

Nurses, with a broad scope of practice that reaches across all aspects of health and wellness, have a unique need for an efficient way to access current medical news, information, and standards. The Nursing Show provides that access in a portable, easy to consume format made for the professional on the go. Another top 10 iTunes medical poscast
*American Nurses Association (2006)

Just a few months old - the Nursing Show already reaches 1,000 listeners each episode.

The Nursing Show is Recorded in Four Segments.

The first segment includes a welcome to the show, contact and website information, and a review of comments and information received from listeners since the last episode.

The second segment is a 10 to 15 minute report on recent nursing and health care news, research, and career information. Each story is coupled with commentary by the Nursing Show host, Jamie Davis.

The third segment covers “Tips and Tricks” and includes a review of a nursing practice, disease process, medication, or nursing skill often related to an item in the news.

The wrap up is where the Nursing Show closes with a reminder of the contact and sponsor information and a musical selection by an independent artist or label.

The Mitigation Journal show is a program that focuses on disaster preparedness and management systems related to manmade and naturally occurring incidents.

According to host, Rick Russotti:

“The All-Hazards Approach allows an individual to better understand all aspects of learning. It forces the individual to think outside the box instead of being trapped inside the traditional mindset of ‘It's not going to happen to us.’ Using everyday scenarios and interactive teaching, we are able to convey a message and help people prepare for what they don't expect.”

The Mitigation Journal has two weekly versions.

The first weekly episode has 4 segments including:

-Introduction/Opening with listener email questions and comments

-Recent News with reports on recent preparedness news along with commentary by Rick

-Disaster preparedness instruction on the week’s main topic

-Show wrap up and closing with sponsor, and contact information.

The second bi-weekly episode features an in-service training segment for emergency medical services providers (EMTs and Paramedics).

-These medical review topics revolve around national EMT and paramedic curricula.

-Each includes anatomy and physiology overviews and references for further study.

About Jamie Davis, Host of the MedicCast and Nursing Show

Jamie Davis holds degrees in Communications and Emergency Medical Technology. He has worked as an audio engineer for major television and radio studio productions including ESPN, HBO, and Comedy Central. As an active EMT and Nationally Registered Paramedic, former department Chief, and nursing student graduating in May 2008, Jamie uses his real life EMS experience coupled with his media training to create a program that is professionally produced and topically relevant.

One iTunes listener said:

"Jamie makes things easy to understand for people who don’t know every thihig he is talking about but want to learn . . .”

Other Podcasts

Jamie produces four weekly podcasts at this time including the MedicCast and the Nursing Show. The other two podcasts, MedicCast News, and Headliner News Roundup can be found at the Podcaster News Network. Advertising opportunities are available for all Podcaster News Network programs as well. Ask about contact information for that network and website.

About Rick Russotti, host of the Mitigation Journal Podcast

Rick has a 20+ year background as in emergency services as a firefighter, paramedic, and training officer in Rochester, New York. He is a certified trainer/instructor for EMS and Firefighter training including National Incident Management System (NIMS), Disaster Response, and Domestic Preparedness.

Rick is also a paramedic instructor with Monroe Community College Paramedic Program. He consults and teaches with Integrated Safety and Response Systems. He instructs a variety of programs for professional and lay rescuers, as well as large and small organizations.

What Reviewers and Experts Say About the MedicCast Network

“A fine example of narrow casting at its finest.” From Mike’s Manic Minute Podcast Review of the MedicCast.

“In my opinion, this podcast defines the web presence of EMS.” from a listener’s iTunes store review.

“Paramedic’s Talent Benefits EMT’s” – This was the headline of an article in the Wilmington News Journal (Wilmington, Delaware, August 13, 2006). The segment featured Jamie Davis and the MedicCast as part of a regular series on success stories.

“I highly recommend you give his podcast a try.” From Peter Canning’s “Streetwatch: Notes of a Paramedic” weblog referring to the MedicCast.

“Great site . . . Your topics are similar to the ones being debated in the UK and Ireland, ‘not much changes’. Love the Pod cast . . .” From Anthony McCullough, Director of Operations - Aescu Private Ambulance Service & Event Paramedics, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Top 10 Ranked Shows - Both the MedicCast and Nursing Show are consistently placed in the top 10 medical podcasts in the iTunes directory.

2006 Podcast Awards Finalist – In July, 2006, the MedicCast was selected as a finalist for the 2006 People’s Choice Podcast Awards in the Health and Fitness category. The MedicCast was selected from hundreds of nominees based on production quality and content as well as website design.

What Listeners Have to Say About the MedicCast

“I started listening with Episode 2 and have kept with the MedicCast since. I'm a computer geek turned EMS geek and so it was no surprise to friends in my ambulance corp that I was listening to your podcast. They made a few jokes here and there until one day I caught a couple of them listening to the MedicCast and they had to admit that they really liked the show and would keep listening. One of them even impressed our paramedic advisor by dropping a fact or two he picked up from your show.”
Daniel Taylor, EMT-B, Search and Rescue (SAR) Tech

“Thanks for this program. I just downloaded your entire set of podcasts and have been listening to them. I have been in emergency services since 1972 and received my Ph.D. in Emergency Management in 2001. It is informative and nice and I like using it as a review to keep my knowledge up to date since I am not in the field and will encourage others to listen to your podcast. Keep up the great podcast.”
Michael Ehrman, PhD, Emergency Management Educator

“As a newly trained EMT-B, I find your podcast an invaluable tool that allows me to "ramp-up" to what is currently going on in the EMS community. Thank you for a wonderful podcast, because of it, I feel that I will be better prepared not only with current information, but with perhaps just a bit better understanding of what it means to be an EMT. Thanks for a great learning aid.”
Joshua Fagan, EMT-B, American Medical Response, Texas

MedicCast Network Listeners are engaged listeners:

78.05% listen to every episode when it’s released

98% listen to 75% or more of each episode

30% listen to an episode two or more times to each episode!

MedicCast Network Listeners are high quality internet buyers:

70.26% have shopped online in the last 30 days

55% spent more than $200 online

IN-SHOW ADVERTISING

Our ads are delivered as part of the show - spoken by the hosts, “NPR-style.” Not as pre-recorded advertisements that sound “thrown in.” This presents your message in a way that integrates with the format and style of the show, and because it is read by the hosts, adds a personal communication “feel” to the delivery.

WEB SITE PLACEMENT AND LINK

Your logo, and ad copy will be placed on our web site in the top section, where it is seen by all of our readers and listeners. This placement, when added to the in-audio message, creates a top-of-mind awareness for your product and service, as well as giving visitors to the site a way to click to connect to your site.

Sponsorship levels and rates (other plans and options available - contact us at adinfo@mediccast.com)

-Single Episode (1 episode on all three shows) $500
-1 Month Sponsorship (all programs for one month) $1,800
-3 Month Special Sponsorship $5,000
-Segment Sponsorship (per show / per episode / per segment) $50
-Give away sponsorship (per give away episode) $200
-Quarterly Newsletter Sponsorship (link tracking available) $250

Professional Podcast Production

Put the MedicCast Studios to work for your business or product. Professional production packages include script preparation, production design including music, radio bumpers, and recording of each program.

2008 Production Packages Rates

-5 audio files - up to five minutes each in length, ready for download $1,500
-Other packages available for video and extended series contact us!

License the MedicCast Network Content

The excellent medical information presented by the MedicCast hosts is a great way to provide continuing education for the employees of your company, organization, or institution. Licensing available for single or multiple episodes of any program. Rates based on type and length of content as well as audience size.