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South Florida PBS is Thrilled to Announce New KidVision Early Learning App

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Miami, FL, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Immediate Release: December 13th, 2023

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  • Miami, FL, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Immediate Release: December 13th, 2023
    Miami, FL - South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) is excited to announce the launch of an early learning app that will inspire, educate, and entertain everyone in the family!
  • The KidVision Early Learning App is filled with original programing for young children produced by South Florida PBS.
  • Learning adventures abound!” said South Florida PBS Director of Education Penny Bernath.
  • The KidVision Early Learning App is free and available to download on Apple and Google devices.

South Florida PBS’ KidVision PreK is Thrilled to Announce Partnership with Teach & Kids Learn

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Miami, FL, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miami, FL - South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) announces it has partnered with Teach & Kids Learn (TKL) to offer its KidVision PreK Virtual Field Trips professional development program to preschool teachers across the country.

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  • Miami, FL, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miami, FL - South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) announces it has partnered with Teach & Kids Learn (TKL) to offer its KidVision PreK Virtual Field Trips professional development program to preschool teachers across the country.
  • Penny Bernath, the Education Director at South Florida PBS, and the creator of KidVision PreK, is excited about this partnership with Teach & Kids Learn (TKL).
  • The KidVision Virtual Field Trip Professional Development Package is designed to give teachers and students a unique and engaging learning experience.
  • “Teach & Kids Learn is excited to partner with South Florida PBS in providing preschool teachers with a unique opportunity to transport young learners to exciting places.

South Florida PBS KidVision Mission is coming to a TV near you!

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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MIAMI, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the children's educational TV series, KidVision Mission on Monday, June 12th at 12PM on WPBT and 9AM on WXEL.

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  • MIAMI, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the children's educational TV series, KidVision Mission on Monday, June 12th at 12PM on WPBT and 9AM on WXEL.
  • KidVision Mission premieres weekdays, starting June 12th - June 23rd at 12PM on WPBT and June 12th - June 23rd at 9AM on WXEL.
  • "We are so pleased to be able to launch the first season of South Florida PBS' KidVision Mission.
  • South Florida PBS will broadcast ten episodes to an estimated 6.5 million viewers, helping to further our goal of bringing trusted educational content to children across South Florida," said president and CEO of South Florida PBS, Dolores Fernandez Alonso.

South Florida PBS' Full STEAM Summer of Learning

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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After each virtual event, the activities will air on all South Florida PBS channels (WPBT, WXEL, and South Florida PBS Kids 24/7).

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  • After each virtual event, the activities will air on all South Florida PBS channels (WPBT, WXEL, and South Florida PBS Kids 24/7).
  • The KidVision: Full STEAM Ahead Summer Learning Schedule is as follows:
    On Thursday, June 30th at 2 PM, we are calling All Aboard to stay afloat.
  • South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history.
  • Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.

Your South Florida - Wade in The Water: A Community Conversation

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) invites the South Florida community to an important community event, Your South Florida Wade in the Water: A Community Conversation consisting of a screening of the short film, Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism, followed by the live taping of a Your South Florida (YSF) episode which will use the film as the springboard for a discussion focusing on Social Justice, Public Health, and Swim Safety.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) invites the South Florida community to an important community event, Your South Florida Wade in the Water: A Community Conversation consisting of a screening of the short film, Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism, followed by the live taping of a Your South Florida (YSF) episode which will use the film as the springboard for a discussion focusing on Social Justice, Public Health, and Swim Safety.
  • The event will take place in person at the new L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center and will also be streamed live on WPBT's and WXEL's Facebook pages & YouTube channels as well as taped for a future broadcast of Your South Florida.
  • South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history.
  • Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.

"Living Minute" Series - Mental Health & COVID-19: Moving Forward

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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MIAMI, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected people's physical and mental health, as we move forward during these unprecedented times South Florida PBS' Living Minute series is providing tips and resources to care and protect one's mental health.

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  • MIAMI, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected people's physical and mental health, as we move forward during these unprecedented times South Florida PBS' Living Minute series is providing tips and resources to care and protect one's mental health.
  • A leading child psychologist offers his own tips for reducing stress and coping with anxiety and uncertainty.
  • The Importance of Self-Care: Self-care like eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep took a hit during the pandemic.
  • TheLiving Minute seriesconsists of daily one-minute reports infused with health and hope covering a range of topics.

"Living Minute" Series - Major Health Breakthroughs

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Researchers are investigating whether using high intensity ultrasound waves can go into the brain and treat the condition without disrupting other healthy tissues in the brain.

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  • Researchers are investigating whether using high intensity ultrasound waves can go into the brain and treat the condition without disrupting other healthy tissues in the brain.
  • The Living Minute series consists of daily one-minute reports infused with health and hope covering a range of topics.
  • Reports air on South Florida PBS' channels, WPBT, WXEL and Health Channel and are published on social media @AllHealthGo and website ( http://www.livingminute.tv/ .)
  • AllHealthGo's 24/7 television channel, Health Channel and AHG's multi-platform health and wellness service consists of over 1000 hours of content, robust social media platforms, exceptional digital assets, free health counseling service, telehealth services (AllHealthGo Telehealth Care) and weekly virtual and in-person community outreach.

"Living Minute" Series - Drugs that could Tackle COVID

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Learn about the latest developments with South Florida PBS' Living Minute series.

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  • Learn about the latest developments with South Florida PBS' Living Minute series.
  • What are COVID Pills?
  • New anti-viral pills that can be taken at home can help fight COVID infections in the same way that anti-viral medications can fight influenza.
  • New Weapons that Continue to Fight Against COVID: Newly developed COVID-19 medications work by preventing the virus from replicating once it is inside the body.

"Living Minute" Series - Fighting Flu Together

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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MIAMI, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With flu season upon us during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's doubly important to lessen the risk of getting the flu.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With flu season upon us during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's doubly important to lessen the risk of getting the flu.
  • South Florida PBS Health Channel's "Living Minute" series is here to keep you informed on the latest developments.
  • Flu Shots Needed to Prevent "Twindemic": Last year's flu season was very mild because we were still in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions regarding masks and social distancing.
  • But this year, health leaders say there's a real risk of a "twindemic" of flu and COVID happening.

Living Minute" Series - Innovations in Medicine

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From gene therapy for Parkinson's disease to new treatments for stroke recovery, South Florida PBS' Health Channel "Living Minute" series, explores emerging medical breakthroughs.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From gene therapy for Parkinson's disease to new treatments for stroke recovery, South Florida PBS' Health Channel "Living Minute" series, explores emerging medical breakthroughs.
  • New Procedure to Help Parkinson's Patients: Deep Brain Stimulation involves implanting a pacemaker-like device into patients with Parkinson's Disease.
  • Doctors say it can change the course of the disease and be a game-changer in terms of helping people live with this debilitating chronic condition.
  • Reports air on South Florida PBS' channels, WPBT, WXEL and HealthChannel and are shared onsocialmedia @AllHealthGoanddigital platforms ( www.livingminute.tv .