A Skiing Accident In Whistler, B.C., 12,000 Miles From Home

U.S. citizens skiing at Whistler in January 2009, faced what we all dread; having a bad accident far from your home in another country. 

Larry & Shelia Hakim, a Detroit couple in their early 50’s were enjoying a skiing holiday when the worst happened – from the standpoint of ruining a vacation.  The fourth day into their vacation on January 27th, Larry had a skiing accident that resulted in an emergency surgery situation.

Podcast is their 1st hand medical experience with a private pay hospital in Vancouver, B.C. 

To read more in depth and review recorded interview w/the founder of the private pay hospital - how US patients can expect to save 30-70% on surgical procedures, review related article "A Better Deal For US Patients In Canada" on www.traveling4health.com.