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The new location for South Peninsula Hospital’s Rehabilitation Deparment is located at 3726 Lake Street in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro

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Hospital relocates rehabilitation offices

The department’s services are now offered in two locations in Homer

(Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Hold on… we didn’t order Proposition 1

I know many people have worked hard on developing and advocating for Proposition 1. I’m also aware that…

From left: South Peninsula Hospital CEO Ryan Smith; Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly member Kelly Cooper; and South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors member Beth Wythe address community questions regarding Proposition 1 authorizing a $38.5 million bond at a meeting last Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Town Hall addresses hospital bond questions

Proposition 1 will be voted on in the Oct. 1 election

Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Dr. Ian Wisecarver stands outside of the Renew Clinic on the South Peninsula Hospital Campus on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2024 in Homer.

News

South Peninsula Hospital opens plastic surgery clinic

The clinic will offer aesthetic and reconstructive surgery

Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Dr. Dan Louis from Billings, Mt. (left), Linda Stearns from South Peninsula Hospital education department middle) and Dr. Chris Landess emergency department director at the ultrasound training course in Homer on Saturday, July 27.

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South Peninsula Hospital offers hands-on ultrasound course for medical practicioners

South Peninsula Hospital hosted a two-day workshop on ultrasound training on July 26 and 27. The event was…

Kenai Peninsula Borough Purchasing and Contracting Director John Hedges answers questions from KPB Assembly members on a proposed bond issuance for improvements to the South Peninsula Hospital during the Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Soldotna, Alaska. Screenshot.

News

Borough assembly to consider hospital bond vote

A public hearing on Ordinance 2024-12 will be held on June 18

News

Panel discussion on local addiction treatment services to take place next week

Panelists will discuss local options for residential and outpatient treatment, counseling services and peer support programs

The Sea Leg Stilt Troupe are dressed as cranes at the 2023 Safe and Healthy Kids Fair in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital.

News

Safe and Healthy Kids Fair returns to Homer High School on Saturday

The South Peninsula Hospital spring Safe and Healthy Kids Fair returns to Homer for the 31st year. The…

The Sweaty Bettys are the 2023 Homer Steps Up winning team. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital

Sports

South Peninsula Hospital spring walking challenge registration opens

Registration opens April 1 for Homer Steps Up, a four-week community walking challenge that takes place through the…

Baby Benedict Joseph Traugott, South Peninsula Hospital’s first baby of 2024 pictured with his parents Elizabeth and Nathan Traugott.

Community

South Peninsula Hospital welcomes the 1st baby of 2024

Baby Benedict Joseph Traugott was the first baby born in 2024 at South Peninsula Hospital’s Family Birthing Center.…

The logo for South Peninsula Hospital.

News

South Peninsula Hospital earns five-star patient rating

The hospital is the only one in the state to have earned five stars

South Peninsula Hospital Home Health Center on Pioneer Avenue will soon house a licensed childcare center for hospital employees. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro

News

South Peninsula Hospital receives $1.3 grant to open child care center

The licensed child care facility will serve hospital employees

Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital
Fair goers browse the 2022 Rotary Health Fair.

Community

Rotary health fair returns for 40th year

Now in its 40th year, Homer’s Rotary Health Fair returns on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…