For Release: Sept. 15, 2005
KET's Be Well Kentucky initiative includes a wide array of programs that provide information and inspiration for healthy living, parenting and coping with disease.The CommonHealth of Kentucky
This 13-part series explores successful health models around the state--discussing the positive impact on the lives and health of Kentuckians and showing how others can replicate the models in their communities. The programs are hosted by Dr. Wayne Tuckson, a Louisville surgeon and host of Kentucky Health , and also feature panel discussions by health care professionals. A KET production.
KET1: Tuesdays at 8/7p.m. CT, beginning Oct. 4
KET1: Sundays at 2/1 p.m. CT, beginning Oct. 9
KET2: Sundays at 7/6 p.m. CT, beginning Oct. 9
OTHER WEEKLY SERIES:
Body Electric
Low-impact exercises.
KET2: weekdays at 8/7 a.m. CT
KET1: weekdays at 6:30/5:30 p.m. CT
Classical Stretch
Features a method of stretching the entire body gently and artistically--the first comprehensive, overall stretching program created for public television. Miranda Esmonde-White takes viewers to many scenic locations as she helps them tone their bodies.
KET1: Saturdays at 6/5 a.m. CT
KET2: Sundays at 7:30/6:30 a.m. CT
Health Sense
Helps clarify the ever-changing health care landscape by exploring medical and health issues viewers may face at some point during their lives and getting expert insight into diagnosing, treating, preventing and surviving these conditions.
KET2: Wednesdays at 2:30/1:30 p.m. CT
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Explores the personal side of health breakthroughs in treatment, prevention and research through the real stories of doctors and patients.
KET2: Thursdays at 11/10 a.m. CT
Keeping Kids Healthy
This series is designed to provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge and support needed to make well-informed decisions about children's health. Each half-hour episode covers one or two health care issues drawn from a broad range of topics, including physical issues such as disease, nutrition and fitness, and also psycho-social issues such as behavior, safety and emotional well-being.
KET2: Thursdays at 2/1 p.m. CT
Kentucky Health
Provides timely information on improving health through education and increased awareness. A production of the University of Louisville, hosted by Dr. Wayne Tuckson.
KET1: Sundays at 2:30/1:30 p.m. CT
KET2: Mondays at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT
Sit and Be Fit
Addresses the gentle exercise needs of seniors and those with physical limitations.
KET2: Tuesdays at 11/10 a.m. CT
Wai Lana Yoga
Wai Lana demonstrates the beauty and health benefits of the ancient art of yoga.
KET2: Sundays at 8/7 a.m. CT
KET1: weekdays at 6/5 a.m. CT
Zonya's Health Bites
Registered dietician Zonya Foco offers realistic lifestyle solutions for the whole family, including healthy alternatives to high-calorie American fare and exercise tips.
KET2: Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m./11:30 a.m. CT
CHILDREN'S SERIES
Arthur
The series "Hooray for Health!" curriculum incorporates lessons on food, exercise and other healthy habits into many episodes featuring Arthur and his 3rd-grade friends as they solve their dilemmas with imagination, kindness and humor .
KET1: weekdays at 7/6 a.m. CT
KET2: weekdays at 6/5 p.m. CT
KET1: Sundays at 11:30/10:30 a.m. CT
Boohbah
A groundbreaking series that provides a unique participatory television experience designed to get kids three to six years old mentally and physically active by artfully weaving educational and developmental keystones with sound, movement and color.
KET1: Sundays at 6/5 a.m. CT
Sesame Street
Sesame Street 's newest curriculum incorporates the "Healthy Habits for Life" initiative--created in response to the growing crisis of childhood obesity--with storylines that guide preschoolers and their caregivers through lessons related to healthy eating, the importance of active play and other key activities such as hygiene and rest.
KET1: Weekdays at 10/9 a.m. CT
KET2: Saturdays at 7/6 a.m. CT
KET1: Sundays at 8/7 a.m. CT
OCTOBER PROGRAMS:
About Autism
Kentucky health care professionals and advocates discuss the diagnosis and treatment of autism and issues surrounding the education of autistic children. A 2005 KET production. (2 parts)
KET1: Mondays, Oct. 17 & 24 at 1 p.m./noon CT
The Art of Women's Health
This program examines how women differ from men biologically and makes clear that they can display different symptoms for various diseases and react differently to some medications and therapies. Topics covered include Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, infertility, contraception, lung cancer, hypertension, cholesterol and osteoporosis.
KET2: Monday, Oct. 31 at 2/1 p.m. CT
Autism and the New Law: Resources for Treatment, Hope for a Cure
Actor Anthony Edwards ( ER ) introduces segments designed to help parents, educators and health care professionals understand autism and similar disorders. Interviews with medical researchers and advocates explain the components of the Pediatric Autism Research Act passed by Congress in 2000.
KET1: Monday, Oct. 10 at 1:30/12:30 p.m. CT
Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories
This powerful documentary chronicles the impact of domestic violence on children. It features interviews with New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, who dealt with domestic violence as a child and in 2003 started the Safe-at-Home Foundation to help educate people about the issue; and Walter Anderson, chairman and CEO of Parade magazine. [TV-14-S-V] Parents Strongly Cautioned (intense sexual situations, intense violence)
KET2: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 10/9 p.m. CT
KET1: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 10/9 p.m. CT
Breast Cancer: Strength and Courage
Based on The Breast Cancer Book of Strength and Courage by Judie Panneton and breast cancer surgeon Dr. Ernie Bodai, this program profiles women who overcame their fear and learned to live life to the fullest, in simple but extraordinary ways.
KET1: Monday, Oct. 3 at 10/9 p.m. CT
Children and Autism: Time Is Brain
A sensitive and engaging portrait of two families faced with the daunting challenge of raising an autistic child. During the program, therapists and a board-certified behavior analyst discuss diagnosis, early intervention and the treatment of autism.
KET1: Monday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m./noon CT