ABLE CHANNEL WINS TWO ANTHEM AWARDS FOR ORIGINAL “HEALTH MATTERS NOW” WELLNESS SERIES THAT OFFERS COUNTER PROGRAMMING TO HEALTHCARE MISINFORMATION
November 18, 2025
New York, NY, November 18, 2025 — The Able Channel, the Emmy Award-winning health and wellness streaming service, announced that its original series, “Health Matters Now” has won two Anthem Award in two categories
- Education or Literacy Program or Platform under Awareness Categories, Health
- Special Projects under Community Engagement Categories, Health
These awards recognize Able Channel’s dedication to improving public health and mitigating misinformation through medically trusted storytelling and healthcare programming.
“Health Matters Now” is a video health news magazine that shares current medical research and insights from prominent Harvard physicians, addressing health concerns that affect us all. The 24-episode series cover topics from diet, exercise, and sleep, to prescriptions, mental health, and overall wellness—helping audiences make informed decisions for healthier lives.
“We are grateful that Health Matters Now has been honored with two Anthem Awards for this important series” said Brian McCourt, Founder & CEO, The Able Channel. “At Able, we believe that Media is Medicine—and this recognition underscores our mission to educate, empower, and improve health literacy through credible information. We share this honor with our editorial partners Harvard Health Publishing and featured doctors from Mass General Brigham Hospital.”
“The Able Channel continues to lead in health communication, blending the authority of medicine with the reach and engagement of media to inform and inspire audiences everywhere. This is an unparalleled honor and a remarkable achievement, for Able said McCourt, “This year the Anthem Awards received more than 2,000 entries from over 42 countries. As a Winner in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards, we are humbled to be recognized for excellence in the impact space.” Anthem Award Acceptance Speech and Call to Action Link: https://shorturl.at/rhKms
The full program is available to stream now on The Roku Channel:
🎬 Watch “Health Matters Now” on Roku
The Anthem Awards, launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, honor purpose- and mission-driven work by individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. By amplifying voices that spark social impact, the Awards set a benchmark for media that inspires action in communities across the globe.
For more information about The Able Channel and its award-winning programming, visit www.theablechannel.com.
About Able Channel
Able Channel is a streaming service dedicated to health and wellness storytelling that informs and inspires. With award-winning original programming and partnerships with leading healthcare organizations, Able Channel delivers content designed to improve lives and empower viewers through knowledge, empathy, and understanding.
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