Power to Heal

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 c…

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 …

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 cou…

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…

“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 …

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 partl…

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 …

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 experi…

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 cos…

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…

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 gl…

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 …

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 illn…

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 …

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 initia…

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 in…

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, ho…

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 …

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, …

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 dramat…