South Peninsula Hospital

02/18/2026

Wow! The Washington State-based Murdock Charitable Trust just gave South Peninsula Hospital’s imaging services a huge vote of confidence with a $250,000 grant to help us purchase a new 3D mammography machine. With mammography, the data are unequivocal: early detection saves lives. This grant will help SPH continue to be a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, providing the highest quality breast health screenings to local communities. Keep an eye out for launch of services with the new machine in Fall 2026!

02/17/2026

Thank you Homer Chamber of Commerce for a fun Winter Carnival Parade!
South Peninsula Hospital is proud to celebrate 70 years of showing “snow much love and care” to the Homer community. Starting as a two-bed hospital in July 1956, SPH is now a state-of-the-art critical access hospital with 9 ER beds, 3 birthing center beds, 18 acute care beds, 28 Long Term Care beds, and numerous specialties, services and clinics to provide care for the growing community. Watch for our anniversary party this summer!

02/13/2026

Join us tomorrow at Homer's Winter Carnival Parade. This year's theme is Snow Much Love, and we'll be handing out some cute heart-shaped hand warmers to the crowd. The parade starts at Noon on Pioneer Ave. We hope to see you there!

02/12/2026

February is Heart Health Month. Take time to incorporate heart healthy habits and ask your doctor if a heart scan could help protect your future.

02/12/2026

Meeting Announcement - KPB’s South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area board is an elected board that provides public recommendation on capital spending of tax dollars and scope of services for South Peninsula Hospital. They meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the hospital’s conference room and on zoom. This month’s meeting is Thursday, February 12th at 6:30pm. More details including the board packet and zoom link can be found at

The KPB South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board meets monthly at 6:30pm on the second Thursday of the month. The in-person meeting is open to the public and held in the hospital conference rooms 1 & 2, at 4300 Bartlett Street, Entrance B. To attend via Zoom, please us this link For the pac...

02/10/2026

Navigating Health & Resources in the New Year
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Homer Senior Citizens Inc.

South Peninsula Hospital is excited to host a free, public community event focused on health, resources, and connection. Join us for an informative and welcoming afternoon designed to help community members navigate local health and support services at our local Homer Senior Citizens Center.

During the lunch hour, attendees can visit information tables, ask questions, and access resources from local partners, including:
• Home Health: Flu shots, blood pressure screenings, and information on living wills, POLST, and legal documents
• Independent Living Center: Enrollment and waiver process guidance
• Public Health: Local resources and support services
• Hospice of Homer: Community-based care and support resources
• Laurie Deakins: Medicaid Waiver Specialist & Care Coordinator
• Homer Senior Center: Community programming

🍽️ FREE lunch, prepared by the Homer Senior Center kitchen, will be provided.

Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there!

Please call 907-235-0285 with questions.

02/09/2026

Feeling a little low? A walk might help more than you think.
Movement isn’t just about fitness: it’s essential for mental well-being. Yet, only 55% of Alaskan adults meet physical activity recommendations from the CDC. That means nearly half of us could be missing out on the mental and physical benefits of regular movement.
The good news? You don’t need to hit 10,000 steps a day to feel the impact. Research shows that walking just 7,000 steps a day can lower your risk of death by 31%. It’s also been proven to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

And don't forget, every Monday the SPARC is open from 11:45am to 12:45pm for FREE open walks for all! Our indoor community walks offer a safe, comfortable space to maintain your routine while connecting with others.

02/08/2026

Stay in the loop this winter with our Community Health and Wellness Department's Healthy In Homer newsletter! Check out February's edition here ⬇️

Don't miss your monthly newsletter from SPH's Community Health and Wellness Department!

02/06/2026

Thank you, Rasmuson Foundation, for the wind in our sails! South Peninsula Hospital just received a grant of $150,000 from the Rasmuson Foundation to get our Imaging Department ship shape before launching services with a new, 3D mammography machine this fall. SPH is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and this support will help us make key department renovations so that we can continue to provide the best available care locally—now and long into the future.

02/05/2026

Last week we celebrated Storm Hansen for her 25 years with South Peninsula Hospital. Storm currently works in the Medical Records department at Homer Medical Center. She has worn many hats at HMC, from medical records and scheduler, to POD assistant and more! She is a representative for our community and active on the city council. Thank you, Storm, for you dedication and service to SPH and our community!

02/02/2026

Learning in action! Our team is currently training on South Peninsula Hospital’s new fluoroscopy machine, state-of-the-art imaging that helps support accurate, real-time diagnostics for our patients. Investing in technology means better care for our community.

01/30/2026

Congratulations to this newly graduated class of CNAs. All six graduates have accepted part or full time positions at the hospital. We look forward to having you on the South Peninsula Hospital team! (back row: Damien Davison, Steven Spicer, Chris Shaw, front row: Megan Blakely, Angelia McGhee, Leeza Kalugin)