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South Florida PBS Health Channel named a finalist in the 2023 Sharecare Awards

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS' Health Channel is named a finalist for its two original productions, "Finding Lost Memory" and "The Mental Health Crisis in Teenagers & Young Adults" in the Behavioral/Mental Health Category of the 2023 Sharecare Awards , which recognize best-in-class productions and programs that promote well-being and embody the spirit of "sharing care."

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  • MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS' Health Channel is named a finalist for its two original productions, "Finding Lost Memory" and "The Mental Health Crisis in Teenagers & Young Adults" in the Behavioral/Mental Health Category of the 2023 Sharecare Awards , which recognize best-in-class productions and programs that promote well-being and embody the spirit of "sharing care."
  • Research Detectives , developed in partnership with The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, takes a deep dive into the world of medical research.
  • "It is an honor for South Florida PBS to have two original productions, Finding Lost Memory and The Mental Health Crisis in Teenagers & Young Adults, as finalists for the 2023 Sharecare awards in the category of Behavioral/Mental Health.
  • These remarkable programs not only captivate audiences but also shed much-needed light on the paramount importance of mental health," stated Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO for South Florida PBS.

SOUTH FLORIDA PBS LAUNCHES HEALTH CHANNEL ON FAST CHANNELS TV

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Miami, Florida, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MIAMI, FL South Florida PBS Health Channel has partnered with FAST Channels TV, a premium video platform, to deliver a new FAST channel which will include a line-up of Health Channel original productions:

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  • Miami, Florida, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MIAMI, FL South Florida PBS Health Channel has partnered with FAST Channels TV, a premium video platform, to deliver a new FAST channel which will include a line-up of Health Channel original productions:
    Health Insiders - Digging deep into reliable medical information, viewers can expect gripping patient stories and actionable advice from doctors, specialists, nurses, nutritionists, and fitness specialists.
  • On partnering with FAST Channels TV, Dolores (Sukhdeo) Alonso Fernandez, South Florida PBS President & CEO, stated: By distributing our content via FAST Channels TV and reaching a wider audience, we are hopeful that the Health Channel will inspire, inform, and encourage viewers to live a healthier life.
  • Russell Foy, CEO of Fast Channels TV, commented: The addition of South Florida PBS' Health Channel to FAST Channels TVs diverse content catalog further demonstrates our commitment to expand and deliver top-tier entertainment, opening up new opportunities for customers to get their content in front of global audiences.
  • FAST Channels TV specializes in content and monetization behind FAST Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) linear Channels and VOD.

Find Answers to The Questions on Everybody’s Mind on Health Channel’s Sex Talk Season 2

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Miami, Florida, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miami, FL SEX TALK , a fan favorite, returns for a brand-new season on South Florida PBS's Health Channel.

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  • Miami, Florida, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miami, FL SEX TALK , a fan favorite, returns for a brand-new season on South Florida PBS's Health Channel.
  • This dynamic season includes insightful, on-camera interviews with medical experts and our brand-new Taking it to the streets segment.
  • Enjoy full episodes of Sex Talk before they hit the big screen by downloading the Health Channel App , available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
  • The 30-minute episodes of Sex Talk explore the science of sex, debunks sex misconceptions, and emphasize various elements of sexual wellness.

Sharecare and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter - renowned for the annual Emmy Awards - announce winners of 2022 Sharecare Awards

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Friday, November 4, 2022

The fourth annual Sharecare Awards honored winners across categories that represent the diversity of experiences shaping consumers' health and lives today.

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  • The fourth annual Sharecare Awards honored winners across categories that represent the diversity of experiences shaping consumers' health and lives today.
  • Content from category award winners and finalists , as well as more information about the Sharecare Awards, are available at sharecareawards.org.
  • About The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York Chapter
    The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York Chapter, founded in 1955, is the preeminent membership organization serving media professionals by offering career enhancing events and networking opportunities.
  • New York NATAS fosters creativity and inspires artistic and technical excellence through the renowned Emmy Award, the coveted peer-recognition symbol of distinction in regional television.

COVID & MONKEYPOX: THE FACTS TOWN HALL

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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.

The Global Grid Agency Launches New Website

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Monday, July 25, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Grid Agency, a boutique web and interactive design agency based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, just launched its brand new website which aims to breathe life into brands, products, and businesses.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Grid Agency, a boutique web and interactive design agency based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, just launched its brand new website which aims to breathe life into brands, products, and businesses.
  • While the Global Grid Agency creates world-class digital products, brands, and websites, they are also a full-service digital marketing agency.
  • "My experience with Global Grid Agency has been top-notch," says Juan Arenas, the CEO of Prime Experiences, a luxury boat rental and experience company whose website and digital marketing are managed by The Global Grid Agency.
  • Learn more about Global Grid Agency by checking out their website WWW.GLOBALGRID.AGENCY or by email at [email protected] .

South Florida PBS Health Channel named finalist in 2022 Sharecare Awards

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

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

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

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

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.