Events in January 2022
- - Megan's Place (The Exchange)
Megan's Place (The Exchange)
Megan's Place (The Exchange)
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January 4, 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.
- - South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board Meeting (open to the public)
South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board Meeting (open to the public)
South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board Meeting (open to the public)
January 13, 2022The South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board regular monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, normally at the hospital, but until further notice on ZOOM. The Committee of the Whole will meet at 5:30 pm in a worksession. The public is welcome to attend both meetings. The ZOOM link is available on the Kenai Peninsula Borough website here.
South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board Meeting (open to the public)
- - POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 5th - Walk with a Doc returns in 2022 as “Wellness Walks”
POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 5th - Walk with a Doc returns in 2022 as “Wellness Walks”
POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 5th - Walk with a Doc returns in 2022 as “Wellness Walks”
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January 15, 2022Bi-monthly Wellness Walks (formerly "Walk with a Doc") will resume in February at SPARC! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 5th from 9-10AM for a warm, COVID-safe space to get moving in the new year! There will prizes to be won just for attendance, as well as great health information to be shared at our information table.
Wellness Walks will be on the first and third Saturdays of each month and offer a great opportunity to stay active, connect with community, win prizes, and get a dose of health and wellness education!
600 Sterling HwyHomer, AK 99603 - - Megan's Place (The Exchange)
Megan's Place (The Exchange)
Megan's Place (The Exchange)
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January 18, 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.
- - Free Online Presentation: Obesity Treatment and Debunking Obesity Myths
Free Online Presentation: Obesity Treatment and Debunking Obesity Myths
Free Online Presentation: Obesity Treatment and Debunking Obesity Myths
January 20, 2022Join in on the free online presentation “Obesity Treatment and Debunking Obesity Myths” on Thursday, January 20 beginning at 5:30pm.
Presented by Carrie Warren, certified family nurse practitioner, this program will discuss obesity management and how to overcome challenges and obstacles as we strive towards health and wellness. Carrie is specialized in obesity medicine, and offers a medical weight loss program at South Peninsula Family Care Clinic.
Call 907-235-0900 to learn more about Sunrise Medical Weight Loss, and plan now to attend the presentation live on the Sunrise Medical Weight Loss Facebook page!
- - Safe Sitter 2-Day Course (with CPR!)
Safe Sitter 2-Day Course (with CPR!)
Safe Sitter 2-Day Course (with CPR!)
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January 22, 2022Note: the January 22nd & 23rd class is full - however, please get in touch to be added to the contact list for the next class.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 choking rescue skills and CPR for infants and children!The next course is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, January 22nd & 23rd, 2021 from 9:00am-2:30pm (students must attend both days).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. - - Safe Sitter 2-Day Course (with CPR!)
Safe Sitter 2-Day Course (with CPR!)
Safe Sitter 2-Day Course (with CPR!)
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January 23, 2022Note: the January 22nd & 23rd class is full - however, please get in touch to be added to the contact list for the next class.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 choking rescue skills and CPR for infants and children!The next course is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, January 22nd & 23rd, 2021 from 9:00am-2:30pm (students must attend both days).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. - - Project Homeless Connect: 1-Day Free Event
Project Homeless Connect: 1-Day Free Event
Project Homeless Connect: 1-Day Free Event
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January 26, 2022The mission of Project Homeless Connect is to help individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness to achieve stability through connection to needed services, resources, information & supplies.
This 1-day event on Wednesday, January 26th from 10am-2pm will have two locations on the Southern Kenai Peninsula. Project Homeless Connect will be in Homer at the Homer Food Pantry (Homer United Methodist Church, 770 East End Road in Homer) and Anchor Point at the Anchor Point Food Pantry, next to the Anchor River Inn Store at 34361 Old Sterling Highway in Anchor Point.
Transportation assistance will be available for free - in Homer, local cab rides to the event will be provided by Kostas Taxi. Call (907) 399-8008.
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be available, as well as free flu vaccinations. At-home COVID test kits can be provided by request.
Get free supplies like: Emergency Gear, Backpacks, Comfort Packs, Laundry/Shower/Clothing Vouchers, Food to Go, Sleeping Bags, Hygiene Kits
Get connected to: Housing Resources, Food Resources, Employment Information, Healthcare Information
Masks are required, and will be available if needed.
- - SPH Board of Directors Meetings - open to the public
SPH Board of Directors Meetings - open to the public
SPH Board of Directors Meetings - open to the public
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January 27, 2022Monthly South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors meetings are generally held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm, currently being held on Zoom - details below. The public is always welcome to attend.
South Peninsula Hospital, Inc. is non-profit organization governed by a board of directors which ensures the hospital is fiscally sound while maintaining the quality of care and types of services desired by the residents in the Southern Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area.
The board is an all-volunteer board, with members appointed to three-year terms upon completing an interview process by the board’s Membership Committee.
The Board welcomes and encourages community input for the direction of your hospital. Please plan to attend a meeting via Zoom (public comments are welcomed at the beginning and end of the meeting), or email a message to them at sphbod@sphosp.org.
Click here for agendas & minutes.
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