Hospital invites all to a Community Conversation
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer is hosting a series of community conversations on the southern peninsula to share plans on the hospital is preparing to meet the future healthcare needs of the community. All are invited to attend one of two community conversations to meet members of the hospital board of directors, hear about proposed […]
Community Health Needs Assesement
Every three years, we take a pulse of the community’s health perceptions to inform new and existing hospital and community efforts. Please take a few minutes to tell us what’s important to you. TAKE THE SURVEY
Wellness Wednesday – October Schedule
Wellness Wednesdays are officially back starting October 8, and we’re excited to share an excellent October lineup at Kachemak Bay Campus! Each week features a health talk, homemade soup and bread, and an hour of movement to follow. This program is free and open to the community, proudly sponsored by South Peninsula Hospital, and we look forward to sharing space, connection, and wellness with you.
Rotary Health Fair – Saturday, November 8
The 42nd annual Rotary Health Fair is Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Christian Community Church on Bartlett Street in Homer. “It’s Your Life … Take a Day to be Well” is the theme of the fair, sponsored by Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary Club in cooperation with South Peninsula Hospital.
This free one-day event provides the community a chance to learn about local health services and up-to-date information on relevant health topics. Over 40 exhibitors will be under one roof offering various health screenings, demonstrations and services. Some of the offerings are:
- free flu shots,
- blood pressure checks,
- vision tests,
- diabetes risk assessment,
- chair massage
- bio-field tuning
In addition to the new location, another new attraction is the ability for exhibitors to sell health related products at their booth. Exhibitors will address subjects ranging from sleep medicine, pet safety, senior services and tobacco education, to medication assisted treatment for addiction and bio-modulation therapy.
Individuals who had advance blood draws in October as part of the fair can pick up blood test results at that time.
Food and coffee vendors will be part of the fair. Children under ten years old can exchange their Halloween candy for great prizes at the Great Candy Exchange.
End of Life Decision Making: November 3
Join us for a free educational presentation with Dr. Giulia Tortora from Homer Medical Center, local estate planning attorney Lindsay Wolter, and Hospice of Homer Death Doula Morgan Laffert.