The week's events

  • - Six-week health self-management program offered
    Six-week health self-management program offered

    Six-week health self-management program offered

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    November 2, 2017

    South Peninsula Hospital will offer “Living Well Alaska”, a chronic disease self-management class from mid-October to mid-November.  Developed by Stanford University, this six week group workshop is for people dealing with ongoing health conditions or the family members who support them.  People with all kinds of long term conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses can benefit.   It offers fun with others while you practice skills to live life to the fullest and meet day-to-day challenges. At a Living Well Alaska workshop, you will learn the skills to set goals, problem solve understand and handle symptoms, eat well and be active, deal with difficult emotions and work with your health care team

    The workshop runs every Thursday from October 12 – November 16, 2017, from 4:30-6:30pm.  The cost is only $10 for the entire six-week series.  Registration is required.  For more information and to register, please call 235-0258.

  • - Kid’s Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic & Great Candy Exchange
    Kid’s Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic & Great Candy Exchange

    Kid’s Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic & Great Candy Exchange

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    November 3, 2017

    No appointment necessary!
    4pm – 7pm
    Friday, Nov. 3 at Homer Medical Center, 4136 Bartlett St.

    This is for flu shots only.  Appointments are necessary for other vaccinations and health concerns. Open to all children under 18!  A $27 administration fee will be billed to insurance providers, but there will be no charge for those without insurance.

     

    Great Candy Exchange!

    4pm – 7pm
    Friday, Nov. 3 at Homer Medical Center, 4136 Bartlett St.

    Children can weigh and trade-in their Halloween candy for fabulous prizes! The candy collected will be sent in Holiday Care Packages to U.S. troops overseas.

  • - Walk With A Doc!
    Walk With A Doc!

    Walk With A Doc!

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    November 4, 2017

    November Walk with a Doc!

    Join Dr. Sarah Roberts for a free indoor community walking event.
    Presented by South Peninsula Hospital Health & Wellness at the SPARC building, on the Sterling Hwy next to Homer Middle School.

    Topic: Traveling Well - Staying healthy during your next adventure!
    Spend a few minutes learning about our monthly topic, and the rest of the hour walking & talking at your own pace with Dr. Roberts.

    Take a step toward better health!

    This is a free event, open to all ages and abilities. There will be free blood pressure screenings, prizes and refreshments. Please bring clean indoor walking shoes.

    Contact 235-0285 with any questions and for more information.
    Let's get walking!

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