The week's events

  • - Megan's Place: Syringe Exchange & more
    Megan's Place: Syringe Exchange & more

    Megan's Place: Syringe Exchange & more

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    May 7, 2024

    Every first and third Tuesday from 5-7PM at the SPH Training Center at t 4014 Lake Street, Suite 101, anyone in need can safely & confidentially dispose of used needles & obtain clean needles, and access free resources and information including naloxone (overdose) kits, sanitary products, free rapid on-site HIV/AIDS & Hep-C testing and more.

    You can call (907) 841-7204 or email homerexchange@gmail.com for more information.

    Check out the Facebook page  and website for All Things Recovery, (formerly All Things Addiction and the Southern Kenai Peninsula Opioid Task Force) for more great info and to get involved.

    Additionally, South Peninsula Hospital accepts 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. Refer to this brochure for additional information on safe options for needle disposal and this handout: What should I do if I find a needle?

  • - Down with Downey: Live at Five- Food as Medicine
    Down with Downey: Live at Five- Food as Medicine

    Down with Downey: Live at Five- Food as Medicine

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    May 9, 2024

    Join Dr. Rob Downey on the Seaworthy Functional Medicine Facebook Page on Thursday, May 9th at 5:00pm as he on a deep dive into the transformative power of whole food to make you healthy. Learn what really matters about food choices (e.g. dairy, gluten, refined sugar, etc.). Join us for an in-depth Q&A after his short presentation.

    Have a question about a talk or interested in a topic? Send questions or topic ideas to fmc@sphosp.org.

    Missed a talk? Head over to vimeo.com\sphosp to see all previously recorded talks!