S4 E6 A Doctor’s Cancer Journey: From Healing to Hope Cancer journeys can begin in many different ways, with symptoms often appearing to be minor: a seemingly innocent skin mole that starts changing colour or size; an annoyingly persistent cough; or inexplicable weight loss. “I was in the operating room at Peace Arch Hospital getting ready for a day of surgery. And alongside me was one of my surgical colleagues. And he noted that I had an unusual mole on the left side of my back. And he said, Ro...
May 08, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Easing the way in the ER for kids (and grownups) A visit to the hospital’s emergency department can be stressful for anyone, but for children it’s downright terrifying. All the strange sounds, smells and equipment in this unfamiliar place only heighten the fear an ill or injured child is already experiencing. But an ER doctor at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, British Columbia, is determined to change all that. Using an innovative combination of high-tech and what might be called “no-tech,” h...
Apr 17, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 5
PAH S4 E4 – Show notes Portable Pain Management “ One of the biggest risks of delirium in hip fracture patients is pain management — and we usually treat that pain with narcotics and sedatives. And of course, too much narcotics and too much sedatives also leads to delirium. So it's a real fine line between our treatment and the disease itself.” Imagine visiting an elderly family member or friend who has just undergone hip surgery, but instead of the tired but smiling face you expect to see, you’...
Mar 06, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 4
PAH S4 E3 Putting the Hospital in “Hospitality” A visitor to the kitchen at Peace Arch Hospital would likely be surprised to discover that very little food preparation and cooking is taking place. Warm expectations of clanging pots and pans and tantalizing aromas from freshly prepared soups and sauces would be quickly cooled by the sterile, industrial environment that actually exists. That’s because Peace Arch, like many hospitals, converted to a “prepared and retherm” kitchen model a number of ...
Feb 06, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
“Planning Your Legacy” “I always say that estate planning is for everyone. That's because at the end of the day, no one lives forever, and anyone can experience an accident or illness that renders them incapable.” - Grace Cleveland, lawyer (Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation) It’s something that too many people put off until, sadly, it’s too late. And without it, your hopes of leaving a thoughtful legacy for your loved ones might never be realized. “It” is a properly crafted ...
Jan 07, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Hospital Auxiliary Bake sales, thrift shops, and nice retired ladies from the local community. If those are your first impressions when you hear the words “hospital auxiliary,” you would be only partly right. In what might be described as a warm embrace, the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary surrounds the healthcare centre it supports with thoughtful patient comforts and medical equipment that might not ordinarily be within the scope of the hospital’s budget—things like a new portable ventilator, re...
Nov 28, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 1
When emergencies occur, we rely on local teams of dedicated professionals to get to the scene fast – and first. That’s why police officers, paramedics, firefighters and other emergency personnel are known as first responders. These are the people with the training, skills and equipment that you want to see first when the unthinkable happens and disaster strikes. But for many first responders, that dedication to helping those most in need doesn’t simply get switched off at the end of a shift. It ...
May 09, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The White Rock/South Surrey area is home to many New Canadians worldwide, including a significant community with roots in China. Like all newcomers to this country, Chinese Canadians can often experience an unsettling transition to their new surroundings, encountering language barriers, strange customs, and, in general, a different way of life that may seem confusing and counter-intuitive to the one they knew in their former country. Perhaps one of the more bewildering aspects of Canadian life f...
Jan 30, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The sounds of a busy hospital kitchen have changed over the years, including at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock BC. New technology and pre-packaged meals, introduced for greater efficiency and cost-savings, have somewhat muted the clanging of pots and pans. But there’s a new movement underway to return to an old concept: full-service food production, with meals prepared from scratch. In this episode of Power to Heal , you’ll learn why these “production kitchens,” as they’re called, are making ...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
It’s a medical condition known as the “silent thief.” It can occur over several years without any obvious symptoms. By the time it is diagnosed, this disease which impacts at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men is already advanced and more difficult to treat. It’s osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become thin and more susceptible to breakage. In fact, osteoporosis is the reason for over 80% of all bone fractures in people over fifty. While no single cause for this condition has emerge...
Dec 06, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The garden at the Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge in White Rock, British Columbia, has a special feature that isn’t a plant or decorative touch. It’s there, but It’s also invisible, at least at first glance. That’s because this tranquil spot, found at a Long-Term Care facility near the city’s Peace Arch Hospital, is built around a philosophy – a belief that nature can provide peace and comfort for both hospice patients and their families. In this episode of Power to Heal , you’ll meet a former nurs...
Oct 31, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In early summer of 2023, the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Lodge was renamed in honour of the Foundation's first board chair, Hospital Auxiliary Member, health care trailblazer and White Rock/South Surrey community advocate, the late Ellen Sinclair Kennett. Her connection with PAH stretches all the way back to 1948, when Ellen began fundraising for what would eventually become Peace Arch Hospital – an important healthcare centre in the region that she continued to advocate for and support for t...
Sep 26, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Imaging technology is at the forefront of all medical diagnoses. From acute care settings to complex emergencies, MRIs, X-Rays, and Ultrasounds play an important role in a patient’s journey from illness and disease to diagnosis and management of ailments. And the newest medical imaging technologies can transform the care experience for both patients and physicians, providing more accurate diagnosis and improved outcomes for all. But just like our own mobile phones and computers, medical imaging ...
Dec 09, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In our next episode: From faster and more accurate screening and diagnosis to offering minimally-invasive procedures, the latest advancements in medical imaging have revolutionized patient care. But what happens when your local hospital finds its budget stretched, and can’t purchase new diagnostic equipment – or even maintain its older MRI, X-Ray, and Ultrasound machines? In this episode of Power to Heal, you’ll also discover how the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation is taking on the urgent challen...
Dec 07, 2022•2 min
In this episode of Power to Heal , we’ll introduce you to some highly motivated young people who volunteer as part of the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation’s “Youth in Action” program. This unique initiative, which engages local grade 10-12 students in the White Rock/South Surrey area who want to make a difference in their community, has been catching the eye of other non-profits and youth-oriented volunteer organizations. Find out why on the Power to Heal , available wherever you get your favourit...
Nov 23, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In the next episode of Power to Heal , we’ll introduce you to some highly motivated young people who volunteer as part of the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation’s “Youth in Action” program. This unique initiative, which engages local grade 10-12 students in the White Rock/South Surrey area who want to make a difference in their community, has been catching the eye of other non-profits and youth-oriented volunteer organizations. Find out why on the Power to Heal , available wherever you get your favo...
Nov 22, 2022•2 min
The firefighters standing in front of Peace Arch Hospital on an autumn day last year weren’t there to respond to an emergency, but they were there to respond to an urgent need. Instead of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment, they had brought a large cheque – large in physical size, large in dollar amount, and very large in terms of heart and commitment to the local communities they serve. They were firefighters from the Surrey and White Rock communities, men and women who know all t...
Oct 20, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A perfect storm has descended on hospital emergency rooms. The shortage of family physicians that was apparent before the pandemic has worsened since COVID-19, with many medical doctors taking early retirement or switching career paths due to exhaustion and burn out. With walk-in clinics now booked up days in advance, many people seeking non-critical medical care are turning to their local hospital’s ER. However, once there they quickly discover the chances of seeing a doctor right away are slim...
Sep 21, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this episode, you’ll meet 27-year-old Logan, an employee of the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation who recently experienced the hospital through the lens of being a patient herself. Logan’s dramatic, sometimes frightening story begins with a mysterious ailment causing pain in her hip and leg. A medical imaging scan would likely reveal the problem, but as her condition worsens, she comes up against a harsh reality found in many hospitals: old imaging equipment, prone to breakdowns and too expensiv...
Sep 01, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On our next episode, you’ll meet 27-year-old Logan, an employee of the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation who recently experienced the hospital through the lens of being a patient herself. Logan’s dramatic, sometimes frightening story begins with a mysterious ailment causing pain in her hip and leg. A medical imaging scan would likely reveal the problem, but as her condition worsens, she comes up against a harsh reality found in many hospitals: old imaging equipment, prone to breakdowns and too expe...
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
In the first episode of season two, we tackle Fundraising Galas. A much-needed vehicle that serves to bring contributors together in an effort to generate additional revenue for organizations. No stranger to these events are hospital foundations. Government support for hospitals only goes so far, which is why Galas can be quite effective, They can also be painfully dull. We bring together 3 people who have been instrumental in developing world-class events that are now sold out well in advance a...
May 06, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join us for season two of Power to Heal. In the first episode of season two, we tackle Fundraising Galas. A much-needed vehicle that serves to bring contributors together in an effort to generate additional revenue for organizations. No stranger to these events are hospital foundations. Government support for hospitals only goes so far, which is why Galas can be quite effective, They can also be painfully dull. In the first episode of season two, we tackle Fundraising Galas. A much-needed vehicl...
May 04, 2022•4 min
Long-time White Rock resident and broadcaster Wayne Cox conducts interviews with key members of Peach Arch Hospital Foundation as well as community leaders to learn about the innovative ways PAHF has involved the community with a goal of creating a culture of wellness throughout the White Rock/South Surrey area, keeping people out of the hospital and healthy at home. An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions ...
Dec 02, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Long-time White Rock resident and broadcaster Wayne Cox conducts interviews with key members of Peach Arch Hospital Foundation as well as community leaders to learn about the innovative ways PAHF has involved the community with a goal of creating a culture of wellness throughout the White Rock/South Surrey area, keeping people out of the hospital and healthy at home. An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions ...
Nov 04, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Long-time White Rock resident and broadcaster Wayne Cox conducts interviews with key members of Peach Arch Hospital Foundation as well as community leaders to learn about the innovative ways PAHF has involved the community with a goal of creating a culture of wellness throughout the White Rock/South Surrey area, keeping people out of the hospital and healthy at home. An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions ...
Oct 07, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It's important to get help if you or someone you know is going through a crisis or thinking about suicide. You're not alone. Learn about the resources available to you. For Canadian mental health support resources, check out Canada.ca Long-time White Rock resident and broadcaster Wayne Cox conducts interviews with key members of Peach Arch Hospital Foundation as well as community leaders to learn about the innovative ways PAHF has involved the community with a goal of creating a culture of welln...
Sep 07, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Long-time White Rock resident and broadcaster Wayne Cox conducts interviews with key members of Peach Arch Hospital Foundation as well as community leaders to learn about the innovative ways PAHF has involved the community with a goal of creating a culture of wellness throughout the White Rock/South Surrey area, keeping people out of the hospital and healthy at home. An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions ...
Aug 11, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Long-time White Rock resident and broadcaster Wayne Cox conducts interviews with key members of Peach Arch Hospital Foundation as well as community leaders to learn about the innovative ways PAHF has involved the community with a goal of creating a culture of wellness throughout the White Rock/South Surrey area, keeping people out of the hospital and healthy at home. An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions ...
Jul 27, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions are their foundations, without which, the wheels of progress would turn very slowly. This 6 episode podcast uncovers the ways the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation in White Rock, British Columbia connects with the community to stay ahead of health issues, challenge the norm and foster a spirit of innovation. Through a series of interviews hosted by long-time White Rock r...
Jul 20, 2021•1 min
