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Bethlehem, PA – St. Luke’s University Health Network and The Production Pocketknife, LLC are pleased to announce their original online show, “Wellness 101” has won three Emmy Awards in its second year of competition.

“Wellness 101” is an interactive and funny health and wellness online series highlighting the most current health issues to help the average Joe stay well. Wellness 101 was honored in the Public Affairs Program (Single Program) category for the episode “Wellness 101 Show: How to Survive a Quarantine with Kids;” in the Branded Content category for the episode “Wellness 101 Jr. – What is COVID-19?” and in the Talent – Program Host/Moderator category for Jeffrey Hartney, director and host. Award recipients for Wellness 101 are Ken Szydlow, executive producer; Steve Andrews, producer and Jeff Hartney, creator/director.

“I wanted to create something impactful, yet relatable. Health care information can sometimes be overwhelming. My main goal was to help people,” says Hartney. When it came time to find a healthcare professional to partner with, Hartney looked no further than St. Luke’s University Health Network. “We are extremely proud of our award-winning co-productions with Jeff Hartney and The Production Pocketknife,” says Ken Szydlow, vice president and chief marketing officer, St. Luke’s University Health Network and executive producer of Wellness 101. “This innovative show provides simple but important health and wellness information in a humorous and easy-to-watch format.”

“It’s a privilege and honor to have won, as well as to have partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network,” adds Hartney. “It’s a pivotal time to educate our community on how to stay healthy and share important information from healthcare experts in a way we can all relate.” The future is bright for St. Luke’s and The Production Pocketknife, as they plan their children’s series “Wellness 101 Junior.” Hartney, a father of two in the Bethlehem Area School District, knows this information is crucial for a successful and safe school year. Local Area School Districts have already shown interest in the show, including Bethlehem Area School District. Show topics include mental and emotional health, proper hygiene and of course, how to fight COVID19.

The new series will feature animation, including a loveable side kick bumblebee named “Wellbee.”

Wellness 101 was honored in the Branded Content category for the episode Wellness 101 Show: General Workplace Safety in the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. To learn more about “Wellness 101” visit https://www.youtube.com/wellness101show