Untangling the Information Ecosystem - Health, Media, and the Public

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.