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COVID & MONKEYPOX: THE FACTS TOWN HALL

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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In the Health Channel's one-hour virtual Town Hall, COVID & Monkeypox: The Facts, we will speak to the experts about the risks, treatments, and a path forward.We will also speak to Dr. Anthony Fauci about his retirement from the federal government.

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  • In the Health Channel's one-hour virtual Town Hall, COVID & Monkeypox: The Facts, we will speak to the experts about the risks, treatments, and a path forward.We will also speak to Dr. Anthony Fauci about his retirement from the federal government.
  • Who: Moderated by Health Channel host, Olga Villaverde, the outstanding panel experts include:
    Michael Zinner, M.D.
  • CEO & Executive Medical Dir., Miami Cancer Institute
    Special thanks to the Eunice Joyce Gardiner Foundation for their generous philanthropy.
  • Some of our award-winning productions include James Patterson's Kid Stew, Changing Seas, Art Loft, and Your South Florida.

South Florida PBS Health Channel named finalist in 2022 Sharecare Awards

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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MIAMI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --South Florida PBS' Health Channel is named finalist for its two original productions, "Hope is Here: Episode 4 & Episode 5" in the Cancer Category of the 2022 Sharecare Awards , which celebrates the year's best digitally driven programs that promote health and well-being.

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  • MIAMI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --South Florida PBS' Health Channel is named finalist for its two original productions, "Hope is Here: Episode 4 & Episode 5" in the Cancer Category of the 2022 Sharecare Awards , which celebrates the year's best digitally driven programs that promote health and well-being.
  • "It is an honor for South Florida PBS to have two original productions, Hope is Here, Episodes 4 & 5, as finalists for the 2022 Sharecare award.
  • Hope is Hereembodies what the Health Channel represents, H=Hope," stated Dolores Sukhdeo, President and CEO for South Florida PBS.
  • 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.

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 .

HITN Wins 2021 Disruptors in Healthcare Sharecare Awards

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Fauci: the Virus Hunter was recognized by the 2021 Sharecare Awards as a winner in the Disruptors in Healthcare category.

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  • Fauci: the Virus Hunter was recognized by the 2021 Sharecare Awards as a winner in the Disruptors in Healthcare category.
  • The Sharecare Awards, in association with The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter (NY NATAS), honors excellence in documentaries, series, shorts, web/online programming related to health and well-being.
  • The Associated Press and AP Productions are honored to have joined together with South Florida PBS and HITN to tell this impactful story.
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