South Peninsula Hospital is working closely with the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and numerous state and local agencies in our response to the rapidly-emerging outbreak of COVID-19.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, you are encouraged to maintain a physical distance from others of at least 6 feet, practice frequent hand washing, clean regularly used surfaces, wear cloth face coverings while in public, stay home when sick, and get tested if you have been exposed or have symptoms.

Free COVID-19 testing is offered!

Got Symptoms?  Get Tested! If you are having any of these COVID-19 symptoms, please get tested — Cough, Fatigue, Fever, Chills, Difficulty breathing, Headache, Muscle or joint aches, Nausea, Rash, Diarrhea, Decreased sense of smell or taste, Runny nose, Sore throat, Increased phlegm production or the sudden onset of any new, unexplained symptom.

Who qualifies for testing?

  • Critical Infrastructure worker
  • Fisheries
  • Recent travel out of state
  • Known exposure to a confirmed positive
  • Anyone with any covid-like symptom, or sudden onset of an unexplained symptom
  • Anyone with a provider referral or for pre-procedure screening (can only be done at the hospital location)
  • Ferry passengers

Bring your photo I.D. (or something with name/DOB), and an insurance card if you have one.

Where and when can I test?

  • Hospital – At the main entrance parking lot. Offered 24/7, no appointment necessary. Call 235-0235 when you arrive to be met in the tent for drive thru testing.

How do I get my results?

Free Symptom Checker

What should I do if I’m sick?  | What if I’ve been exposed?

South Peninsula Hospital is taking extreme measures to protect the health and wellbeing of our patients and staff during this pandemic, and to expand our capacity to care for those in need. We know routine healthcare must be safely available, so that’s why we’ve instituted the highest level of safety precautions for patients, visitors and staff. Read about them here.

Entrance to our facilities is limited to only those with appointments for medical care or persons seeking care. Visitors are permitted only if accompanying patients to surgery, emergency department, inpatient, or the birthing center. No visitors are allowed in Long Term Care, or to visit a hospitalized patient who is under investigation for Covid-19. All visitors will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and possible exposure, will need to wear a face cover, and will be restricted to certain areas within the facilities.

See our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how we are preparing for and responding to COVID-19, and how this might affect you or your loved ones.

How is SPH Responding to COVID-19 Patient Safety Measures

Want to donate supplies or your time?

SPH is in need of:

  • Hand Sewn Hair/Head Covers
  • Oxygen Concentrators
  • Gloves: Small, Medium, Large, XL
  • Unopened Hand Sanitizer
  • Procedure/Surgical Masks
  • Hand Sewn Face Masks

To donate, please visit the City of Homer Donations and Volunteering page.

Interested in donating food for staff? We are not able to accept homemade items at this time, but food made and delivered by business establishments is always a welcome treat. Call 235-0325 for details.

News and Media

June 8, 2020 M/V Tustumena Media Briefing

May 28, 2020 KBBI: COVID-19 Brief

May 28, 2020 KBBI: Five new COVID-19 cases break out locally

May 27, 2020 Homer News: South Peninsula Hospital restarts most of its services

May 27, 2020 Homer News: 1 new COVID-19 case announced in Bethel area/a>

May 25, 2020 Homer News: 3 new COVID-19 cases on peninsula

May 20, 2020 Homer News: Change in DHSS database sows residency confusion

May 19, 2020 Homer News: Alaska has three new COVID-19 cases

May 18, 2020 Homer News: Sixth Homer resident tests positive

May 17, 2020 KBBI: Fifth COVID-19 case identified in Homer

May 15, 2020 KBBI: Hospitals not profiting from COVID-19 deaths

May 14, 2020 KBBI: The COVID Brief

May 12, 2020 KBBI: COVID-19 Update – Phase II, SPH funding and sanitizing the library

More News & Media
Phone Numbers:
South Peninsula Hospital 235-0235
Homer Medical Center 235-8586
HMC West Wing Clinic 435-3040
Behavioral Health 235 7202
SPH Specialty Clinic 235-0310
Family Care-Carol Klamser 235-0310
SPH Rehabilitation Dept 235-0370

Homer Public Health Office  235-8857

COVID-19 Case Counts
Last updated July 4

AreaConfirmedRecovered
Statewide1,111544
Kenai Peninsula16087
SPH Service Area8148
Anchor Point85
Fritz Creek32
Homer4223
Other South2818

Based on data provided daily by Alaska DHSS
Alaska case count website
Kenai Peninsula case map website

COVID-19 tests submitted by SPH*
Last updated July 2

TotalNegativePositivePending
4,3334,11877138

*Please note, this is the total test swabs collected and processed by SPH, and may reflect more than one test swab from the same individual tested more than one time.

News & Media

Where to find accurate information on COVID-19 in Alaska, the U.S., and the world:

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