February 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM EST
From binge-worthy dramas to viral TikToks, media shapes how people think about health - and sometimes, media gets it wrong. This session explores the growing influence of health misinformation in entertainment, news, and social media and the real consequences it can have on public understanding, trust, and behavior - and where there are signs of hope.
*This is an updated and expanded version of the session offered at the 2025 DLA Annual Conference + Q&A!
Speakers:
Hilary Kleine, Executive Vice President, Donate Life America
Katelynn Metz, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, CORE
Beth Hoffman, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Affiliated Faculty, Center for Health Equality Affiliated Faculty, Center for Cardiac Arrest Survival (CCAS) University of Pittsburgh School of Public health