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Kelly Grant

Health reporter for The Globe and Mail. She investigated emergency room closures across Canada.

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Feb 18, 2025 • 23min

Why more young people are getting cancer

Kelly Grant, a national health reporter at The Globe and Mail, dives into the alarming rise of cancer among those under 50. She discusses personal stories from survivors Nicole and Jay, who faced healthcare skepticism and emotional trials. The conversation highlights the need for earlier screenings and the psychological toll on young patients. Grant underscores how lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute to this trend, urging listeners to recognize unusual symptoms and advocate for their health.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 29min

Canada’s emergency room crisis is worse than we thought

Kelly Grant and Tu Thanh Ha, both investigative reporters at The Globe and Mail, delve into the alarming rise of emergency room closures across Canada, particularly in rural areas. They share gripping personal stories showcasing the dangers posed to communities, especially post-pandemic. The conversation highlights staffing shortages and the pressing need for accessible healthcare. They also discuss innovative local solutions, like recruiting healthcare workers from abroad and community-led initiatives to combat this crisis, illuminating paths forward in a challenging landscape.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 25min

How The Globe and Mail covered and influenced Canada’s history

John Ibbitson, a seasoned reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail, joins health reporter Kelly Grant to discuss their book, ‘A Nation's Paper.’ They delve into the newspaper's 180-year influence on Canada’s history, highlighting its pioneering coverage from the 1918 Spanish flu to the COVID-19 pandemic. They reflect on the challenges of media representation during crises and the evolving societal perceptions of immigration. Their engaging insights reveal the complex relationship between journalism and the Canadian narrative.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 25min

An experiment in Ontario to improve access to family doctors

Kelly Grant, the national health reporter for The Globe and Mail, takes us to Kingston, Ontario, where a groundbreaking experiment is tackling the family doctor shortage. She discusses a new model that links patients to clinics based on postal codes. This innovative approach, known as health homes, aims to restructure access to primary care. Grant sheds light on the challenges of doctor shortages, the financial implications, and what this could mean for healthcare across Canada, sparking hope for better patient experiences.
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May 15, 2024 • 22min

How nurse practitioners could help Canada’s primary care crisis

Kelly Grant, The Globe's national health reporter, discusses how nurse practitioners are being utilized to address Canada's primary care crisis. Topics include the role of nurse practitioners in providing primary care, funding models, Alberta's new program for nurse practitioners, and strategies to overcome the shortage of primary care providers in Canada.

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