The week's events

  • - Mental Health Monday at Kachemak Bay Campus!
    Mental Health Monday at Kachemak Bay Campus!

    Mental Health Monday at Kachemak Bay Campus!

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    December 19, 2022

    Join SPH mental health counselor Morgan Dwyer, MA, CDC 1 and community health educator Annie Garay, RN for an evening of connection, community, and fun. Enjoy freshly made soup and engage in a conversation to get us thinking about maintaining our mental health as we navigate these dark Alaskan nights!

    No registration necessary, come as you are! Click here for a PDF flyer to print and share.

    Kachemak Bay Campus - Room 202
  • - Megan's Place (The Exchange)
    Megan's Place (The Exchange)

    Megan's Place (The Exchange)

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    December 20, 2022

    In 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 Community Yoga in December
    Free Community Yoga in December

    Free Community Yoga in December

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    December 21, 2022

    Join SPH Health & Wellness at SPARC each Wednesday evening in December (December 7th, 14th, 21st & 28t) from 6-7pm for an hour of FREE community yoga with instructor Lisa Nordstrom!

    All ages & abilities are welcome to any or all of these drop-in classes. We will have extra yoga mats, but please bring your own if you have them. Also recommended to bring: warm layers and a water bottle.

    Lisa is a 26 year Special Education Teacher in the Russian Old Believer Village of Voznesenka. She is a newly certified 200 hour Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and "Mindful Motor Movements" is her thing- slow and steady. Her classes will work on breathing, calming, soothing movements to enhance our every day lifestyles.

    Contact us at wellness@sphosp.org or (907) 235-0285 with questions. Click here for PDF flyer.