Community Events
- American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid Classes July 19, 2019
- Free High School Sports Physicals Day at Homer Medical Center July 20, 2019
- 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
- South Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition Meeting August 14, 2019
- The Exchange 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 – what should you do?
/in Homepage /by Maggie WyattThe Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has confirmed a single case of measles in an unvaccinated teenager from the Kenai Peninsula who recently traveled out of state to Arizona via Seattle, Washington. This makes Alaska the 29th state to have a confirmed case of measles in 2019.
If you think that you or someone in your family might have measles – call your healthcare provider. It is important to get care quickly, but make sure you call first and don’t go directly to the hospital, your doctor’s office, clinic or school. Providers will have specific instructions to prevent exposing others to infectious disease.
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.…