Empowering Public Health through Media: Beth Hoffman’s Work with Hollywood and USC

As an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Beth Hoffman teaches a class called Entertainment and Media Health, where she emphasizes the importance of combating misinformation in public health portrayed in the media. Hoffman has worked with Hollywood productions like “Code Black” to ensure they accurately depict medical information in their storylines. Through her work, she has seen the influence that TV shows can have on sparking conversations about health topics and inspiring her students to pursue careers in public health.

Hoffman’s work with USC and the Hollywood Health Society has helped enhance the accuracy of health-related topics in entertainment. She is dedicated to continuing her efforts to combat misinformation and provide the public with accurate and valuable health information through various media channels. Hoffman aims to empower individuals to critically evaluate the health information they consume and make informed decisions about their health and well-being.