Carly Weeks brings nearly two decades of health journalism experience to her current roles as TIME contributor and healthcare communications executive. Her work consistently bridges individual wellness strategies with systemic policy analysis.
pediatric health, pharmaceutical development
We've tracked Carly Weeks' evolution from Queen's University history graduate to one of Canada's most respected health journalists. Her 16-year career demonstrates an unwavering commitment to examining systemic healthcare challenges while empowering readers with practical wellness strategies.
This 2,800-word investigation blends sleep science with relationship psychology, interviewing otolaryngologists from Toronto General Hospital and couples therapists from McGill University. Weeks reveals how 42% of surveyed Canadians report sleep disruption from partners' snoring, while proposing evidence-based solutions ranging from positional therapy devices to covered CPAP alternatives under provincial health plans.
Through interviews with 47 patients and 22 physicians, Weeks exposes the communication gaps in 15-minute medical consultations. Her step-by-step guide to patient advocacy - including template symptom journals and portal message scripts - became required reading in Ontario's Family Health Teams training programs.
This consumer health deep dive analyzes Health Canada's 2023 supplement regulations through the lens of sleep aid marketing claims. Weeks' team conducted lab tests on 14 popular products, finding melatonin concentrations varying 380% from labeled amounts. The piece remains cited in ongoing parliamentary debates about natural health product oversight.
Weeks consistently profiles professionals implementing practical solutions to Canada's healthcare challenges. Pitch case studies like nurse practitioners expanding rural telemedicine services or pharmacists managing chronic disease protocols. Reference her 2023 series on Ontario's community paramedicine initiatives as successful precedent.
Her TIME sleep supplements article demonstrates how to translate complex research into actionable consumer advice. When pitching studies, include clear "What This Means For You" takeaways and Canadian-specific availability timelines for new treatments.
Weeks' patient advocacy guide wove personal stories with analysis of Ontario's 2022 Clinical Guidelines Reform. Successful pitches should connect individual experiences to broader systemic issues - think "How one family's diagnostic odyssey highlights gaps in provincial rare disease networks."
With Canada's mental health crisis as a recurring theme, Weeks seeks stories about innovative service delivery models. Pitch examples might include workplace PTSD prevention programs for healthcare workers or school-based anxiety screening initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Her supplements investigation proved the value of Canada-specific research. When presenting international studies, always include commentary from Canadian researchers addressing local applicability. Weeks prioritizes data from institutions like CIHR or Statistics Canada.
"Real change happens when we stop just describing problems and start amplifying the people building solutions." - Carly Weeks, 2023 Canadian Healthcare Communication Symposium
