Central Peninsula Hospital

03/06/2026

💙 What an incredible night for the Kenai Peninsula!

This year’s Evening by the River, held Feb. 27th and hosted by the Central Peninsula Health Foundation, was the Foundation's largest and most successful yet. With more than 135 community members in attendance and the support of 37 generous sponsors, the evening raised $264,350 toward a new mammography machine for Central Peninsula Hospital.

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, whose $100,000 gift during the event helped propel the night’s fundraising success.

Because of this incredible community support, Central Peninsula Hospital is providing the remaining funding, bringing us to our $565,000 goal to purchase the new mammography system.

Once installed in Soldotna, our current mammography machine will be relocated to our clinic in Kenai, expanding access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings for women across the peninsula.

From our sponsors and donors to the volunteers and attendees who filled the room with generosity and heart—thank you for showing what community truly looks like.

Together, we are helping ensure women across the Kenai Peninsula have access to earlier detection and care close to home. 💙

03/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Walk With a Doc at the Soldotna Field House! 👟

We had a great turnout and enjoyed a wonderful morning of movement, conversation, and learning. A special thank you to Josh Fedde, PT, DPT, with Central Peninsula Rehabilitation for sharing his expertise on dry needling and how this targeted therapy can help relieve muscle pain and improve mobility.

Events like this are a great reminder that taking steps toward better health can be simple, social, and even a little fun.

We also want to give a big thank you to Soldotna Parks & Recreation for their continued partnership and for hosting us at the Field House.

If you missed this one, don’t worry—Walk With a Doc happens on the first Wednesday of each month, and everyone is welcome. Just bring your walking shoes and join us!

We hope to see you next time! 💙👟

02/27/2026

👟 Walk With a Doc – Wednesday, March 4th!

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Soldotna Field House (526 Arena Avenue) for another great morning of movement and conversation.

This month’s host is Josh Fedde, PT, DPT, who will be talking about Dry Needling — a targeted therapy technique designed to help relieve muscle pain and improve mobility. If you’ve ever wondered what dry needling is (or how it’s different from acupuncture), this is a great opportunity to learn more in a relaxed, informal setting.

As always, this doctor-led walking group is FREE and open to the public.
No registration required — just show up with your walking shoes and bring a friend!

We hope to see you there! 💙 Shout out to Soldotna Parks & Recreation for their partnership! We couldn't do this without them!

02/25/2026

💚 Yoga for Cancer – Free Experience 💚
Breathe • Move • Heal

If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, you’re not alone. Join us for a free yoga course designed specifically for cancer patients and survivors to support your body, mind, and soul.

🗓 Mondays, March 23 – May 18
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 YogaSol – 36273 Omega Drive, Soldotna

This research-based oncology yoga program helps participants:
✨ Reduce anxiety and stress
✨ Build strength and flexibility
✨ Improve sleep
✨ Manage treatment side effects
✨ Cultivate hope and community

Classes are taught by certified yoga4cancer instructor Laurie Schaeffer, HWNC-BC RN, C-IAYT, and are sponsored by the Central Peninsula Health Foundation.

⚠️ Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
📞 Call (907) 394-1148 or email laurie@yogatherapylaurie.com
to register.

Take a breath. Take a step. Take time for your healing. 💙

02/24/2026

🚗Safe Kids Car Seat Check-Up Events – Two Opportunities! 💺

Making sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly can make all the difference in a crash — and we’re here to help!

Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula is offering TWO free Car Seat Check-Up events:

📍 Today | 1–3 PM
Nikiski Fire Department – Station #1
44800 Kenai Spur Highway

📍 Tomorrow | 1–3 PM
Central Emergency Services – Station #1
231 South Binkley Street

✔ No appointment needed
✔ Free to attend
✔ Certified technicians on site
✔ Brand new car seats available at a very reduced cost

Did you know that most car seats are installed incorrectly? Our certified technicians will check your seat, make sure it’s properly fitted to your child, and answer any questions you may have.

Whether you're a new parent, upgrading to the next stage seat, or just want peace of mind — we’d love to see you!

Questions?
📞 Contact Brad Nelson, Coordinator
Safe Kids – Kenai Peninsula
Central Peninsula Hospital
(907) 714-4539

Let’s keep our littlest passengers safe on the road. 💛

02/21/2026

✅ River Tower Power Fully Restored

Full power has been restored to the River Tower at Central Peninsula Hospital as of 12:45 p.m. today following last night’s utility-related outage.

Our facilities teams worked throughout the night alongside community partners to ensure services were restored safely and efficiently. Because of their incredible efforts, the River Tower will resume normal operations and operate at full capacity beginning Monday, February 23.

We are incredibly proud of our staff who worked through the night to protect patient safety and minimize disruption. Their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to our community were on full display.

We are also deeply grateful to:
• Central Emergency Services for their rapid response
• Homer Electric Association for their partnership and expertise
• Huffer Electric Inc. for responding immediately to our call for assistance and supporting restoration efforts

Patient safety remained our top priority throughout the incident, and care teams coordinated closely with patients to reschedule appointments as needed.

We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients who were impacted. We are grateful for the trust our community places in us and are pleased to return the River Tower to normal operations.

Thank you, Kenai Peninsula. 💙

02/20/2026

🚨 Important Update from Central Peninsula Hospital 🚨

Early this morning (February 20), Central Peninsula Hospital experienced a utility-related incident that resulted in a power outage affecting the River Tower on our campus.

🔹 The River Tower is closed to the public today.
🔹 Our facilities team and utility partners are actively working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
🔹 Patients with appointments scheduled in the River Tower are being contacted directly to reschedule.

All other hospital services remain operational at this time.

“The safety of our patients, staff, and visitors remains our highest priority,” said CEO Angela Hinnegan. “We appreciate our community’s patience as we work to restore power and reopen the River Tower.”

We will share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and patience. 💙

02/17/2026

🚛❄️ Mobile CT Trailer Heading Out — Thank You for Your Patience! ❄️🚛

As of today, the mobile CT trailer that has been serving our campus during construction is being removed — marking an exciting milestone in our imaging upgrade!

Over the past several weeks, while we replaced our in-house CT system, this mobile unit ensured there was no interruption in care. Even in the middle of an Alaska winter, our patients continued receiving timely, high-quality diagnostic imaging right here at Central Peninsula Hospital.

We know the temporary parking lot detours and extra activity around River Tower required a little flexibility, and we truly appreciate the patience of our patients, visitors, and staff.

This upgrade reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in advanced medical technology for the communities we serve across the Kenai Peninsula. Enhanced imaging capabilities mean improved precision, efficiency, and diagnostic confidence for our providers — and better care for you.

📣 Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more details soon in an official press release highlighting the features and benefits of our new CT scanner.

Thank you for trusting us with your care — and for growing with us as we continue to strengthen local healthcare.

02/12/2026

There are moments when a community comes together not just to celebrate — but to make a real, lasting difference.

This year’s Evening by the River is one of those moments.

Hosted by the Central Peninsula Health Foundation, this special evening is about more than gathering in a beautiful space. It’s about expanding access to lifesaving breast cancer screening right here on the Kenai Peninsula. Our goal is to raise funds for a new mammography machine — ensuring local patients and families have access to advanced technology, close to home, when it matters most.

Early detection saves lives. And together, we can make sure that care is available for our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and neighbors.

We are deeply grateful to our Platinum Sponsor, Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, for their generous support and shared commitment to improving cancer care in our community. Partnerships like this make meaningful progress possible.

Join us. Support the mission. Be part of something that truly impacts local lives.

Because when we invest in healthcare close to home, we invest in each other. 💗

https://www.cpgh.org/event/an-evening-by-the-river-2/

02/05/2026

📰 The latest edition of The Pulse is here!

Our newest community newsletter is packed with updates, introductions, and exciting progress happening right here at Central Peninsula Hospital. In this issue, you’ll meet our new CEO, get to know our new Foot & Ankle surgeon, and be introduced to several new mental health providers who are expanding access to care on the Peninsula.

You’ll also learn more about the Central Peninsula Health Foundation’s ambitious goal to raise over $500,000 to bring a new mammography unit to our community—an investment that will make a lasting impact on local women’s health.

Flip through and see what’s new at CPH 💙

WINTER 2026 Care for your mental well-being Helping you heal after a hospital stay p4 p6 COMPASSIONATE. PERSONALIZED. HEALTHCARE. Angela Hinnegan, CPA, MHL,

02/04/2026

🚶‍♀️💙 Thank you for walking with us this morning! 💙🚶‍♂️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Walk With a Doc today. We’re especially grateful to our Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Magalie Grant, for sharing such an excellent overview of the signs and symptoms of stroke—and what to do if you or a loved one experiences them. The thoughtful questions from the group made for a great discussion and learning experience.

And a big thank-you to Soldotna Parks & Recreation for their continued partnership and for hosting us. We appreciate everyone who came out to walk, learn, and take steps toward better health👟🧠

Our next Walk With a Doc will be on Wednesday, March 4th, at 7:30a.m. at the Soldotna Field House. Our speaker will be Josh Feede, DPT, with Central Peninsula Rehabilitation, speaking on Dry Needling.

Dry needling is a therapy technique used to treat muscle pain and movement issues.

What it does:
• Releases tight, knotted muscles
• Reduces pain and muscle spasms
• Improves range of motion and movement
• Helps muscles “reset” and relax

As always, these walks are FREE and open to everyone! We would love to have you join us!

02/02/2026

🚶‍♀️ Walk With a Doc: Recognizing Stroke — Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do 🧠⏱️

📍 Soldotna Field House
526 Arena Avenue, Soldotna
🗓 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Join us for our next Walk With a Doc, focused on recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke—and knowing what to do when every minute matters.

The walk will be led by Magalie Grant, an Emergency Medicine physician, who will share practical, real-world insight while guiding the group through a relaxed, welcoming walk.

✅ Free and open to all
👟 Walk, learn, and help spread awareness about a condition where quick action saves lives.

👏 Special shout-out and thank you to our partners at Soldotna Parks & Recreation for hosting us at the Soldotna Field House and for their continued partnership in supporting community wellness.

We hope to see you there!