Turner Invests in Medical Programming Firm

Turner Broadcasting System Inc. has invested $5 million in a Florida company that supplies advertiser-supported programming to medical waiting rooms. As part of the deal, Turner will supply health-oriented programs and sell advertising for the Tampa-based Better Health Network. The year-old network is in 1,000 waiting rooms in 25 cities, including Los Angeles. It plans to be in 3,000 waiting rooms by June. Turner, a unit of Time Warner Inc., has similar systems in place at airports and auto supply stores and on college campuses.