Submissions are being accepted for the 2021 Sentinel Awards, which celebrate fact-based storytelling in TV entertainment.
Panel
The Black Birth Experience
Black women are more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth than women in any other race group.
Research
Stories Matter
A study by the Lear Center’s Media Impact Project found that TV narratives about health can drive support for better policies.
Panel
What Poverty Looks Like
We brought together five leading creative talents behind TV shows that are shaking up the narrative of what poverty looks like.
Newly Launched
Going Nuclear
Our new page showcases work done by HH&S and our partners in the N Square network to raise awareness about the nuclear threat.
Panel
Black Women & Breast Cancer
Racism, bias and a mistrust of the medical system all affect the outcome for young Black women with breast cancer.
Storytelling
The Countdown
A special event featured experts from the world of nuclear threats and security, who shared personal accounts from their lives.
Tip Sheets
Get the Facts. Fast.
Our new Tip Sheets page is an important resource for writers and producers who need the facts on compelling health topics.
What We're Watching
Vaccine Myths
In this animated short video co-produced with Life Noggin, we debunk some of the myths about the coronavirus vaccines.
Must Watch
Mandy Moore on Older Adults
The co-star of NBC's This Is Us explains how her show is changing the way older adults are depicted on TV. #RethinkAging
Video
How to Be a Protector
Our PSA shows you how to put on the superhero cape and “Be a Protector” for loved ones at high risk during the pandemic.
Addiction & Recovery
Breaking the Stigma
HH&S brought together experts to discuss how Hollywood can help change the narrative around addiction and mental health.
Maternal Health
Racism & Childbirth
Our panel explored why black women are three to four times more likely to die after giving birth than white women.
When our show decided to take Rebecca and her family on this [Alzheimer’s] journey, we immediately called Hollywood, Health & Society, and their help made all the difference in getting these episodes right.
Mandy Moore
Co-star, "This Is Us" (NBC)
HIV/AIDS
Understanding HIV
We co-produced this short animated video with the help of Life Noggin studios to explain what HIV is and how it’s transmitted.
