Joan Hollobon was a medical reporter with
The Globe and Mail for 25 years until her retirement in 1986. During that time, she acquired a reputation as a master of the art and science of medical reporting.
Joan died on 3 April 2024 in Toronto; she was 104.
Today, in her honour, the Joan Hollobon Award is presented annually to a member of the media whose work has contributed significantly to the public's understanding of health care over the previous year.