The week's events
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- Mini Teddy Bear Clinic with Sprout! (Ages 0-5) and 1 other event
Mini Teddy Bear Clinic with Sprout! (Ages 0-5) Mini Teddy Bear Clinic with Sprout! (Ages 0-5)
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July 18, 2022Backyard Sprouts!
Have a toddler ages 0-5?
Join SPH Community Health Educator Nurse Annie Garay for an hour of FUN Monday 7/18 from 11-12 at Bayview Park, rain or shine! Expect a mini health clinic for stuffed animals, where toddlers will have an opportunity to become familiar with play medical supplies!
Supplies provided, drop-ins welcome. Call Sprout Family Services for more info at 235-6044.
Disability Awareness: Walk & Roll with Peninsula Independent Living Center Disability Awareness: Walk & Roll with Peninsula Independent Living Center
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July 18, 2022Join us at SPARC Monday July 18th from 4-6PM for a FREE event to get moving for a cause! Support ILC/TRAILS, eat delicious food, get your blood pressure checked, and enjoy the company of others while walking or rolling at this all abilities family friendly event.
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- Megan's Place (The Exchange)
Megan's Place (The Exchange) Megan's Place (The Exchange)
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July 19, 2022In honor of a fabulous pioneer of this program, the needle and syringe exchange is now called “Megan’s Place”. Every first and third Tuesday from 5-7PM at the SPH Training Center at 203 W. Pioneer Ave., anyone in need can confidentially dispose of used needles & obtain clean needles, and access free resources & information including naloxone (overdose) kits, sanitary products, referrals for free HIV and Hepatitis C testing, fresh cookies, and MORE! Safe, confidential FREE community resource run by a great team of discreet, helpful and trained volunteers.
You can call (907) 841-7204 or email homerexchange@gmail.com for more information.
Check out the Facebook page for All Things Addiction on the Southern Kenai Peninsula (formerly the Southern Kenai Peninsula Opioid Task Force) for more great info and to get involved.
Refer to this brochure for additional information on safe options for needle disposal (what should I do if I find a needle?).
South Peninsula Hospital will accept sharps on the second Wednesday of each month from 1 – 3 p.m. During this time only, sharps will be accepted from the public and only at the loading dock entrance, found on the lower level east side below the main entrance.
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- Safe Sitter 2-day Class for Grades 6-8
Safe Sitter 2-day Class for Grades 6-8 Safe Sitter 2-day Class for Grades 6-8
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July 22, 2022The next upcoming Safe Sitter class at South Peninsula Hospital is on Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23 from 9am-2:30pm (students must attend both days).
Safe Sitter is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR for infants and children!
Registration is required, please contact SPH Health & Wellness to register by calling (907) 235-0285 or emailing wellness@sphosp.org. The registration fee is $50.00 and scholarships are available upon request. Visit safesitter.org to learn more about the program.
Click here for a PDF flyer to share!
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- Safe Sitter 2-day Class for Grades 6-8
Safe Sitter 2-day Class for Grades 6-8 Safe Sitter 2-day Class for Grades 6-8
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July 23, 2022The next upcoming Safe Sitter class at South Peninsula Hospital is on Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23 from 9am-2:30pm (students must attend both days).
Safe Sitter is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR for infants and children!
Registration is required, please contact SPH Health & Wellness to register by calling (907) 235-0285 or emailing wellness@sphosp.org. The registration fee is $50.00 and scholarships are available upon request. Visit safesitter.org to learn more about the program.
Click here for a PDF flyer to share!
