A perfect blend of information and entertainment, serious science and humour, each of the 102 magazine-format programmes deals with six different subjects relating to the health and lifestyles of children, adults and seniors. The prevention of illnesses, mental health, fitness, psychological well-being, automobile safety, alcohol, tobacco and drug addiction, safety measures, dental health, and more. The 32 documentaries: Mixing fictional dramatic situations with personal accounts of ordinary and extraordinary experiences, and accompanied by pertinent comments from young health professionals, each programme of the series deals in depth with a single health-related topic, in a lively and entertaining manner. Subjects include: protection against STDs, clear explanations of certain diseases, alcohol consumption, handicapped children, nutrition, fitness, driving habits of the young, etc.
Production
Ideacom International
Distinctions
Awards
Quebec Association of Independent Journalists 1994
– The René-Lévesque Prize – Electronic Media
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television – Gémeaux 1993
– Best Series – Service Programs
– Best Research – Cultural or Service Programs
Canadian Association for Community Integration (CACI) 1993
– Media Award – Television Documentary
Health Video Festival, Prix Armand-Frappier 1993
– Staff Training
International Road Safety Film Festival 1992 – Carcassone, France
– First Prize – Public’s Choice
Quebec Hospital Association, Prix Fernand-Séguin 1992
– First Prize – Popularization and Health Education
Montreal Corporate Film and Video Forum Corpovision 1992
– First Prize – Health, Medicine and Pharmaceutics
– First Prize – Education and Training
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television – Gémeaux 1990
– Best Series – Information or Service Programs
– Best Photography
Canadian Science Writers Association 1989
– First Prize – Science Writing Awards, Television
Official Selection
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television – Gémeaux 1992
– Best Documentary Series
– Best Directing – Documentary Series or Current Affairs Special
– Best Photography – All Categories, Video
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television – Gémeaux 1989
– Best Information/Service Programs
– Best Script – Documentary Series
– Best Host – Information/Service Programs
Mentions & Certificates
Unicef Quebec – Recognition for Excellence 1990
National Association of Television Viewers, Recognition for Innovation 1990
– Honorable Mention – Innovation in French-language Television Production in Canada
Canadian Association for Mental Health, Jean-Charles Pagé Prize 1990
– Honorable Mention – Electronic Media
Canadian Nurses Association 1990
– Media Award, Certificate of Merit – Short Television Feature
Broadcaster
The Team
Producers
Louise Viens
Jacques Nadeau
Series Directors
Lynn Phaneuf
Pierre Lawrence
Content Producer
Dominique Langelier
Hosts
Alain Poirier
Jean-François Chicoine
Category
TV Magazine / Docu-drama – Society & Science
Format
134×30’
Language
French, English, Spanish
Shooting Format
Betacam SP NTSC & PAL
Delivery Support
Betacam SP NTSC & PAL
Copyright: 1988-1993