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South Florida PBS is delighted to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Short Films category in the 2023 Cinehealth International Health & Wellness Film and Video Festival for its original production, “Research Detectives: Finding Lost Memory.”
Cinehealth stans as the premier international film festival solely dedicated to health and wellness. It aspires to unite communities through innovative storytelling across video, film, TV, and audio. This year’s festival unfolds live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Digital Pharma East on September 12th. The 2023 lineup features films from various corners of the globe, including the U.S., Greece, and Egypt, among others.
South Florida PBS’ Health Channel production, “Research Detectives,” is a visionary program in collaboration with the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute. It embarks on an unwavering quest to conquer the challenges posed by diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer. By harnessing advanced technology and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, the program seeks to uncover groundbreaking treatments and medication. In the first episode of the series, “Research Detectives: Finding Lost Memory,” host Trace Dominguez provides viewers with an exclusive look into the significant scientific efforts involved in discovering effective treatments for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO for South Florida PBS, remarked, “Celebrating our achievement as a finalist in the 2023 Cinehealth Awards fills us with great pride. This recognition reaffirms our steadfast commitment to enriching, empowering, and unifying our community with trustworthy health information.”
The winners of the Cinehealth Awards will be announced on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Digital Pharma East.
About South Florida PBS
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. 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.
