Digital health journalism plays a crucial role in shaping how the public understands and engages with health innovation. In this episode, we sit down with two journalists to explore the stories behind the stories – and untangle the complex relationship between health, media, and the public.

Guests:

Chris Hannay, Health Business Reporter, Globe and Mail

Nick Tsergas, Editor, Canada Healthwatch

Learn More:

"Your data is unwell," Chris Hannay, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 2025

"Doctors turn to social media to help patients where they're at," Samantha Edwards, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 2025

Canada Healthwatch

Canadian Medical Association: Healthcare For Real

Summary:

00:00 Introduction to Digital Health Canada Podcast

01:00 Meet the Journalists: Chris Hannay's Journey

03:27 Nick Tsergas: From Nursing to Health Journalism

08:44 The Intersection of Health and Business

14:23 Challenges in Health System Literacy

19:06 Trust and Misinformation in Health Media

24:53 Under-Reported Stories and Their Impact

33:14 Public Awareness and Media Influence

36:11 Reflections and Future of Digital Health

Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.