Community Events
- South Kenai Peninsula Opioid Task Force Monthly Meeting July 24, 2019
- South Peninsula Hospital Monthly Board of Directors Meeting July 31, 2019
- The Exchange August 6, 2019
- Safe Sitter 1-Day Essentials with CPR (for students entering grades 6-8) August 9, 2019
- Free Childbirth, Newborn Care & Breastfeeding Classes August 13, 2019
- South Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition Meeting August 14, 2019
- The Exchange August 20, 2019
- Free Childbirth, Newborn Care & Breastfeeding Classes August 20, 2019
- South Kenai Peninsula Opioid Task Force Monthly Meeting August 28, 2019
- South Peninsula Hospital Monthly Board of Directors Meeting August 28, 2019
Measles – Vaccination is the best prevention; call ahead if you have symptoms.
/in Homepage /by Maggie WyattVaccination with the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine continues to be our best defense to keep measles from spreading. Make sure you and your family are up-to-date with the MMR vaccine – contact your healthcare provider if you or anyone in your family is unsure of their immunization or needs the MMR vaccine.
Anyone can get the MMR vaccine completely free-of-charge at Homer Medical Center during their normal walk-in clinic hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 – 8:00PM at 4136 Bartlett Street.
If anyone thinks they might have measles, they should call their health care provider or local public health center immediately. It’s important to get care quickly, but people should call first and not go directly to the doctor’s office, clinic or school.
Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) Alternative Pain Therapy
/in Homepage /by Tundra TechnologiesAlthough there are many causes of back pain, one of the more common is facet arthritis. The facet joint provides stability to the vertebral column of the back and the facets in the lower back often develop debilitating back pain. One might experience pain with rising from a sitting position or from riding in a car.…
Wildfire Smoke and your Health
/in Homepage /by Tundra TechnologiesHere are a few tips for your health as the southern peninsula gets more smoke from the Swan Lake fire:
The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These microscopic particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system, where they can cause health problems such as burning eyes, runny nose, and illnesses such as bronchitis.…