Nail and Skin Care
A1 Stop Nail Shop promotes healthy nail and skin care and is elderly and disabled friendly; artificial nails increase self confidence.
AARP Driver Safety Program Helen Watson 235-0665
Driver Safety
Physical changes in the older person regarding eye sight, hearing, reflexes, health and medications, et al and how the 50+ driver can successfully deal with these subtle changes in themselves and others.
Alzheimer's Disease Resource Agency of Alaska Julie Beatty 235-3720
Alzheimer's Awareness
To raise awareness of Alzheimer's and related dementia illnesses and the services that are available. Causes and treatments.
American Cancer Society - Relay For Life Andrea Goedderz 907-273-2068
The Relay For Life
The Relay For Life actively promotes early detection and awareness of all cancers.
Arbonne International Jennifer Datta 907-748-5537
Botanical Wellness Products
Botanically based health and wellness products for the body which are pure, safe and beneficial (manufactured without mineral oil).
Venders continued on pages 17-21 Blood Bank of Alaska Jessica Golden 907-222-5656
Blood Donations
Blood drive that will encourage folks to donate the gift of life.
Cancer Support Group Sharlene Cline 235-3272
Screening for Cancer
Promotes early detection and what people can do to prevent cancer. Emphasis on breast and colon cancer.
Cook Inletkeeper Aala Woodward 235-4068, ext. 29
Clean Water, Healthy People
Water is a necessity for all people to survive. Ingesting contaminants from unsafe drinking water can cause both acute and chronic health problems. Info about drinking water health concerns and safety.
Curves ~ Homer Kelly Behen 235-6539
Exercise for Health
Promote the concept of structured exercise with support and having fun.
Dennis L. Anderson D.D.S. Dennis Anderson 235-7896
Toxicity and Dentistry
Information about mercury vapor as a health risk from mercury "fillings."
Electrolysis by Kathy Kathy Johnson 235-7813 or 399-1034
Electrolysis
Women go through a "change in life" and quite often need hair removal. Electrolysis is approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal.
Eris Radiology Kathy Roberts 235-0529
Gynecologic Cancers
Promote individual health for women by being aware of persistent, often vague, symptoms that need to be checked out early, rather than later. Take charge of your health.
Forensic Services (SART/SANE) at SPH Kate Finn 235-0287 or 235-5329
SART/SANE
Promoting Healthy Relationships, Recognizing Dangerous Relationships, and Finding Needed Resources
Friendship Center Gay Pendleton 235-2295
Adult Day Services
"Laughter is the best medicine!" Adult day services promote Wellness and Independence in daily life.
Haven House Peg Coleman 235-7712
Domestic Violence Prevention
Health Begins At Home To support and empower people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hear-Say Audiology Susan Bunting 235-2381 or 399-2381
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Healthy lifestyles include healthy hearing. "Don't miss the sounds in your life."
Hodnik Myotherapy Frank Hodnik 235-1434
Muscle Organ Health
Kinetic movement is essential for lifetime health. When pain or lack of knowledge impacts this process, health suffers.
Homer Children's Services - Birth 2 Three Jan Thoemke 235-6044
Child Development and Parenting
Excessive television viewing in children and links to ADHD and childhood obesity. Education on brain development.
Homer Animal Friends Dan Boone 235-3779
Animal Friends
Pets contribute to the overall health of people, and those with pets live a longer life. Understanding dog body language for children. Bite prevention.Spay/neuter and dog training. "Spencer the dog," the mascot, will assist.
Homer CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Proj) Colleen Fowler 235-9440 or 299-2980
Coronary Health
If you have hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, angina or are overweight, our program called CHIP, a community based 30-day program, will reduce your risk and even can reverse atherosclerosis.
Homer Dental Center Vickey Hodnik 235-7585
Oral Health
Promoting total oral health through preventative dentistry and better living in our community.
Homer End of the Road Group (AA) Brad Charters 235-6822
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.
Homer Farmers' Market Marsha Rouggly 235-2973
Alaska Grow
What vegetables are available at the Farmers' Market. Some Recipes. Eating right is preventive medicine.
Homer Hockey Association Lisa Pitta 235-4119
Indoor Recreational Sports
Indoor recreational sports facility open during winter months.
Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary Height and Weight Screening
Information and Door Prizes Sharon Minsch 235-7553 or 399-0178
Child Care Katie Shows
Vision Screening
Homer PFLAG Joseph Lapp 235-3436
Gay/Lesbian Information
Will provide health and wellness related materials concerning gay and lesbian individuals for both individuals and their health care providers.
Homer Physical Therapy Haley Hughes 235-3410
Injury Prevention
"Prevention Through the Years." Ideas on injury prevention specific to the musculoskeletal system for youth-seniors. Promotes awareness of your posture.
Homer Public Health Center Judy Dean 235-8857
Flu and pertussis vaccinations
Flu prevention, self care, pandemic readiness, pertussis prevention.
Homer Weight Watchers Nancy Vait 235-5558 or 235-5944
Weight Watchers
"Stop dieting. Start living. Weight Watchers works because it's not a diet. Members learn to eat right and live healthy so they can lose weight and keep it off.'"
Homer WIC Debbie Gardner 235-54955
Women, Infants and Children Program
A day, veggie recipes, WIC info
Hospice of Homer Darlene Hilderbrand 235-6899
Hospice Services
Guideposts for the most important trip we will ever take, the journey through life's end. Quality of life is enhanced by planning for this trip.
InnerNature Chiropractic Erika Arndt 235-9300
Chiropractic
Wellness with chiropractic alignment and balance throughout life.
Jin Shin Jyutsu Hilda Robbin 235-2943 or 299-0110
Energy Healing
Jin shin Jyutsu brings balance to the body's energies. It can be used to relieve chronic long-standing health conditions, for prevention or for maintaining optimal health and well-being.
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic Chris Fontaine 235-343
Women's Health Outreach
Accurate information on breast and cervical cancer using materials from the Alaska Breast and Cervical Health Check and the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management Glenda Landua 907-262-2098
Emergency Preparedness
Disaster preparedness as part of a healthy life style. Check lists for family emergency kits. CERT and Fire Corps Training programs, and Wildfire Protection Plan and Firewise info.
Life Alaska Donor Services Michael French 907-562-5433
Organ donors
You have the power to donate life. Options for donation and transplantation.
Nelson, David David Nelson 235-8845
Dentistry - Veneers
Regular dental check-ups are important. There is a correlation between oral health and general systemic well being.
Ninilchik Traditional Council- Youth Program Charlene Florence 907-567-3370
Sobriety and anti-tobacco
Drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention. Safe choices and alternate healthy life styles.
Office of Children's Services Holly Mercado 907-283-0377
Parenting
Information about being a healthy family. Providing substitute care for families who are experiencing acute crisis.
Ready Care
Bonnie Boisvert 235-7683
Personal Care Services
Information regarding different services available for personal care services and population with developmental disability.
South Peninsula General Surgery Rene Alvarez 235-1010 or 299-0737
Colon and Esophageal Cancer
Colon and esophageal cancer screening are important for all. Esthetic procedures feed the soul and build self-esteem and confidence.
South Peninsula Hospital
Community Health Derotha Ferraro 235-0397
Educate and inform the public on services at the hospital to help with wellness.
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Hand Therapy Glenna Holtby 235-7672 or 399-1680
Overview of occupational therapy services, including specialized hand care and functional rehabilitation.
Imaging Department Donna Rufsholm 235-0360
Display of screening and preventative exams provided by SPH Radiology Department: mammography, MRI, bone densitometry, CT, ultrasound
Laboratory Jody Levit 235-0338
Lab Information including Request a Test Program, a walk-in service.
Long Term Care Changing the Perception of Aging Lynne Hibdon 235-0233
Long term care is not the end of living, but living life to its fullest potential. Pet therapy dog will be present. Tai chi demo, info on harp therapy and massage therapy.
Nutrition Patricia Cue 235-0342
Body fat analysis. Pediatric and adult nutrition information.
Occupational Therapy Jena Schlechten 235-0730
Occupational therapy's focus is illness/injury prevention, health promotion and restoring function.
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Douglas Westphal 235-0370 or 235-3961
Balance testing for people to identify if they are at risk to fall. Biodex balance training.
SVT Health Center Emiley Faris 226-2228
Flu Shots
Health Care services
The Center Carol Barrett 235-9234
Stress Relief
Promoting stress relief, taking time for self, and laughter.
The Independent Living Center Amanda Neal 235-7911
Independent Living
Empowering Alaskans with disabilities. To promote equality of opportunity and access to every individual through education. Information on five core services. To recreate and live more independently within homes.
Tonnie's Touch Therapeutic Massage Tonnie Schroeder 235-2109
Massage
Benefits of massage: relaxation - pain relief - increase circulation; plus craniosacral therapy.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Sandy Mazen 235-6398 or 299-1251
Water Safety
Boating safety and accident prevention - featuring "Coastie."
UAA - RN Nursing Program Carol Klamser 299-3012
Blood pressure
Take ownership of your health.
Wilderness Garden Day Spa Anne Nixon 235-8754
Individual Wellness and Skin Care
Attention to prevention will save a person expense, worry and trauma to body and skin.
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