October 2023 - South Peninsula Hospital

Breast Health Education – October 24th Panel Discussion Recording and Slides

October 26, 2023/in Community Education, Homepage /by Tundra Technologies

We hope you enjoy this recording of the October 24th Breast Health Education panel discussion at Kachemak Bay Campus, sponsored by South Peninsula Hospital in cooperation with Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic. Panelists include Dr. Robin Holmes from KBFPC, SPH Radiologist Dr. Edson Knapp, Dr. Sherry Johnson from Far North Surgery, and breast cancer survivor Kim Donich. Topics include screening guidelines, personalized care ,mammogram myths, abnormal result navigation, surgical options, and more.

View presentation slides here.

Down with Downey Continues

October 24, 2023/in Community Education, Homepage /by Tundra Technologies

“Down with Downey: Live at 5” is a health, wellness, and functional medicine lecture series that will continue into winter!

Join Dr. Downey on Facebook Live every 2nd Thursday for valuable insights on living a healthier and more fulfilling life. Stick around for the Q&A to get your questions answered! Upcoming dates and topics: November 9 – Covid and Long Covid; December 14 – Thyroid problems; January.

No Facebook? Live watch party at Kachemak Bay Campus- KPC, Pioneer Hall. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

If you missed a talk, don’t worry! Go to https://vimeo.com/sphosp to watch previously recorded lectures.

October is Breast Health Awareness Month – Panel Discussion Tuesday

October 9, 2023/in Community Education, Homepage /by Tundra Technologies

Join Dr. Knapp and Kim Donich from Imaging for important information on breast health. Can’t make it in person? Join us remotely on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89685117464?pwd=SFh4T2o1c1h3bndiUkJBdmNvR3hWQT09

South Peninsula Hospital is partnering with numerous organizations throughout October to generate awareness and information surrounding the importance of cancer screenings and prevention as part of overall breast health. All offerings are free and open to the public.

End of Life Decision Making by Dr. Tortora

October 5, 2023/in Community Education /by Tundra Technologies

Thank you to all the many community members who attended this year’s installment of the free educational presentation “End of Life Decision Making” with Dr. Giulia Tortora from Homer Medical Center, local Estate Planning Attorney Lindsay Wolter, and Hospice of Homer Death Doula Morgan Laffert! These amazing professionals gave their presentation on end-of-life planning covering living wills, medical power of attorney, legal and medical decisions, and emotional considerations. For those of you who could not attend in person, or just want to watch again, we are happy to provide this recording, as well as the slides and handouts.