Local Health Coalitions - South Peninsula Hospital

South Peninsula Hospital knows to have significant impact on community health requires a collective approach from many partners, and we are happy support local coalitions doing this meaningful work on the southern Kenai peninsula. Through financial contribution, staff support and leadership representation, we are proud to be part of these efforts to break down silos and work together improve community health.

MAPP

MAPP stands for “Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships.” MAPP is a health improvement coalition that facilitates citizens who are committed to making their community a better place for everyone! To do that, MAPP provides information about emerging health issues and opportunities, convenes conversations to develop a shared vision for well-being, and serves as a catalyst for community members to take action on projects that support the shared vision. Then MAPP monitors and shares progress on our shared community measures so we’ll know when we’ve been successful.

Every participant in MAPP (whether one of 40 organizations, or an individual like you) is a local resident who wants to make a difference for the Southern Kenai Peninsula.

Visit https://mappofskp.net/ to find out more!

Southern Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition

The Southern Kenai Peninsula (SKP) Resilience Coalition is a collaborative network of local organizations, service providers, and community members working together to build a healthier, more connected community. The coalition focuses on strengthening relationships, supporting families, and promoting resilience across the lifespan, especially for youth. The coalition’s vision is a community where youth feel safe, supported, and cared for through positive relationships. Research shows that strong, supportive connections can help buffer stress and adversity, improving both mental and physical health outcomes. By fostering these everyday connections, the coalition works to create a community where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.

What We Do

The SKP Resilience Coalition brings partners together to align efforts, share resources, and implement community-driven strategies that support resilience and prevent violence and substance misuse.

Key initiatives include:

Youth-focused prevention efforts, including Planet Youth Homer, which supports healthy choices and reduces risk behaviors among young people
Teen Mental Health First Aid, equipping youth with tools to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in themselves and their peers
Community education and engagement, promoting trauma-informed practices and increasing awareness of the importance of connection and resilience
Cross-sector collaboration, bringing together healthcare, education, behavioral health, and community organizations to address shared priorities

The coalition emphasizes that resilience is built through relationships, and that everyone in the community has a role to play in supporting youth and families.

Partnership with South Peninsula Hospital

South Peninsula Hospital is a proud partner of the SKP Resilience Coalition and plays an active role in supporting its initiatives. Through collaboration, SPH helps advance prevention-focused strategies, expand access to education and resources, and strengthen the overall health of the community.

Get Involved

The SKP Resilience Coalition hosts monthly hybrid meetings on the second Wednesday of each month and welcomes participation from community members and organizations. By working together, we can continue to build a resilient, connected, and thriving Southern Kenai Peninsula. Email wellness@sphosp.org or call 907-235-0285 to learn more!

News & Updates

SPH Urgent Care Now Open for Walk-In Care

South Peninsula Hospital is expanding access to same-day care with the opening of a walk-in Urgent Care clinic on June 1. Located at 4201 Bartlett Street, in the same building as the Family Care Clinic, Urgent Care will be open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. No appointments are necessary, and patients will have access to on-site labs and X-rays. Urgent Care will be staffed by Carrie Warren, FNP-C, who is moving from the Family Care team, and Kara Zimmerman, PA-C, who recently moved to Homer.

SPH Urgent Care Now Open for Walk-In Care

South Peninsula Hospital is expanding access to same-day care with the opening of a walk-in Urgent Care clinic on June 1. Located at 4201 Bartlett Street, in the same building as the Family Care Clinic, Urgent Care will be open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. No appointments are necessary, and patients will have access to on-site labs and X-rays. Urgent Care will be staffed by Carrie Warren, FNP-C, who is moving from the Family Care team, and Kara Zimmerman, PA-C, who recently moved to Homer.
Invitation to Bid

South Peninsula Hospital seeks a qualified contractor for development of a gravel parking lot at 4135 Hohe St., Homer, AK. Work includes site prep, grading, drainage, and compacted gravel installation. The complete RFP can be found here or by request.

Invitation to Bid

South Peninsula Hospital seeks a qualified contractor for development of a gravel parking lot at 4135 Hohe St., Homer, AK. Work includes site prep, grading, drainage, and compacted gravel installation. The complete RFP can be found here or by request.
End of Life Decision Making - recording now available

Thank you to the many community members who attended our free educational presentation, “End of Life Decision Making,” this spring! This event was originally scheduled for Fall 2025, and we appreciate everyone’s flexibility with the rescheduling. We were honored to have Homer Medical Center’s Dr. Giulia Tortora, local estate planning attorney Lindsay Wolter, and Hospice of Homer death doula Morgan Laffert lead this important conversation. Together, they covered key aspects of end-of-life planning, including living wills, medical power of attorney, legal and medical decision-making, and emotional considerations.

End of Life Decision Making - recording now available

Thank you to the many community members who attended our free educational presentation, “End of Life Decision Making,” this spring! This event was originally scheduled for Fall 2025, and we appreciate everyone’s flexibility with the rescheduling. We were honored to have Homer Medical Center’s Dr. Giulia Tortora, local estate planning attorney Lindsay Wolter, and Hospice of Homer death doula Morgan Laffert lead this important conversation. Together, they covered key aspects of end-of-life planning, including living wills, medical power of attorney, legal and medical decision-making, and emotional considerations.
Registration Now Open for Walking Challenge

Registration for the 10th annual Homer Steps Up community walking challenge (May 4 -31) opens April 15 on HomerStepsUp.com. Coordinated by South Peninsula Hospital, with support from numerous partnering agencies, the yearly challenge is designed to motivate the community to engage in more movement to help improve overall health as well as provide a fun, interactive community event as Homer transitions into summer.

Registration Now Open for Walking Challenge

Registration for the 10th annual Homer Steps Up community walking challenge (May 4 -31) opens April 15 on HomerStepsUp.com. Coordinated by South Peninsula Hospital, with support from numerous partnering agencies, the yearly challenge is designed to motivate the community to engage in more movement to help improve overall health as well as provide a fun, interactive community event as Homer transitions into summer.
Welcome First Baby of 2026

Baby girl River Marie Burdick was born on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:55pm at South Peninsula Hospital, earning her the bragging rights of first baby delivered there in 2026. River weighed six pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19.5 inches in length. She is the first child of Amanda and Aaron Burdick of Homer, Alaska.

Welcome First Baby of 2026

Baby girl River Marie Burdick was born on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:55pm at South Peninsula Hospital, earning her the bragging rights of first baby delivered there in 2026. River weighed six pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19.5 inches in length. She is the first child of Amanda and Aaron Burdick of Homer, Alaska.
SPH Submits Letters of Interest to Rural Health Transformation Program

South Peninsula Hospital recently submitted Letters of Interest to the State of Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year federal grant program to improve health care in rural areas across all fifty states. These letters are the first round of submissions, and are some of nearly 1,800 which were submitted from locations across Alaska. We expect to learn sometime in April, 2026 if any of our submittals are invited to complete full applications.

SPH Submits Letters of Interest to Rural Health Transformation Program

South Peninsula Hospital recently submitted Letters of Interest to the State of Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year federal grant program to improve health care in rural areas across all fifty states. These letters are the first round of submissions, and are some of nearly 1,800 which were submitted from locations across Alaska. We expect to learn sometime in April, 2026 if any of our submittals are invited to complete full applications.
SPH welcomes two new board members

South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors appointed two new members to the board and elected new officers at their December, 2025 board meeting. Jim Anderson and Ken Ciccoli, both of Homer, are newly appointed to three-year terms.

SPH welcomes two new board members

South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors appointed two new members to the board and elected new officers at their December, 2025 board meeting. Jim Anderson and Ken Ciccoli, both of Homer, are newly appointed to three-year terms.