Power to Heal

This episode is brought to you by the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society. It features an in-depth interview with Geoff Funke, Healthy Community Steering Committee member, and nutrition expert Dr. Werner Spangehl, as they discuss the role nutrition plays not only in patient care but in preventative medicine. Geoff discusses the innovations with respect to new hospital kitchens, menus, and chef-inspired meals, while Dr. Spangehl shares remarkable stories of how nutrition heals the most chronic medical conditions.

Show Notes

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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 are their foundations, without which, the wheels of progress would turn very slowly.  The first season of Power to Heal 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.

Any gift – no matter the size – can make a massive impact and help us purchase this critical piece of equipment. Learn more about the bronchoscope or make a gift online today at pahfoundation.ca/give
 
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The mission of Peace Arch Hospital Foundation is to raise funds, advocate, and support initiatives that enhance the hospital campus and the health and wellness of our community. Since 1988 we have raised more than $170 million for capital projects, medical equipment, and community health programs. Our passionate and caring team’s number one priority is the prudent stewardship of your gifts and the resulting positive impact on patients and medical staff at Peace Arch Hospital and the entire White Rock / South Surrey community.

What is Power to Heal?

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 series 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.