Mindfulness Course
Ready to navigate life’s chaos with confidence? Introducing “Chaos Compass,” a free six-week course designed for teens aged 14-18, led by Homer Medical Center’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Devry Garity. Explore a brain-based understanding of yourself and others as we journey through techniques to strengthen our minds, sharpen focus, manage emotions, make wise decisions, and cultivate […]
SPARC Open Walks
Attention walkers! SPH is hosting free open walks for all, every Monday at SPARC from 11:45-12:45pm starting in January! Join us on Monday January 13th at 11:45am for a kick-off event with PTA Emilie Otis! Learn about how to establish a safe and healthy walking structure, tips on injury prevention, and proper stretching techniques!
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Don’t miss your chance to get affordable health insurance! Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act is November 1 through December 15, 2024. Visit www.healthcare.gov to sign up, or call our Financial Navigator at 907 235-0944 to make an appointment. We’re here for you!
Senior Wellness Day
Calling all seniors! Join us for a fun filled afternoon hosted by South Peninsula Hospital in collaboration with local agencies. Participants can expect a presentation on how to use physical and mental exercise as a tool to prevent memory loss with Doctor Ragina Lancaster, lunch, freebies, blood pressure checks, resources from local organizations, followed by a beginner level fitness activity!
The Division of Public Health will be sharing information about senior vaccination, and Hospice of Homer will be sharing about their healthy aging program! Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
Contact wellness@sphosp.org or call (908) 235 0285 for questions!
Welcome Jessica Jordan, PA!
Homer Medical Center welcomes Jessica Jordan, PA, to the provider team! Jessica received her Physician Assistant degree at University of Wisconsin, and recently moved to Alaska after working in the urgent care setting. Jessica is now seeing patients at Homer Medical Center, and appointments can be made by calling (907) 235-8586.
Join Homer Medical’s Dr. Tortora for an End of Life Decision Making Presentation
End of Life Decision Making
Join us for a free educational presentation with Dr. Giulia Tortora from Homer Medical Center, local Estate Planning Attorney Lindsay Wolter, and Hospice of Homer Death Doula Morgan Laffert.
The following topics will be covered:
- Living Wills
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Legal & Medical Decisions
- Emotional Considerations
Wednesday September 25, 6:00-8:00pm
FREE at Islands & Oceans Visitor Center
There will be time for questions, and for those who cannot attend, the presentation will be recorded.
Chaos Compass: Mindfulness with Teens
Ready to navigate life’s chaos with confidence?
Introducing “Chaos Compass,” a free six-week course designed for teens aged 14-18, led by Homer Medical Center’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Devry Garity. Explore a brain-based understanding of yourself and others as we journey through techniques to strengthen our minds, sharpen focus, manage emotions, make wise decisions, and cultivate deeper connections. Let’s chart our course together!
Email wellness@sphosp.org if interested.
Date: Thursdays: August 22nd – September 26th
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: KPC Campus
Audience: Teens ages 14-18
Offering Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program
Homer Medical Center offers a MAT Program (Medication for Addiction Treatment). We have two dedicated providers, Shay Hoffman, RN and MAT Care Coordinator, and Megan Dwyer, Licensed Professional Counselor.
Benefits of enrolling in a MAT program are numerous:
- Reduced craving
- Reduced illicit opioid use
- Reduced alcohol use
- Controlled withdrawal symptoms
- Reduced risk of overdose.
- Counseling to support recovery
Medicaid and most insurance accepted. No insurance? We can help you get enrolled. Financial assistance available.
Call or text 907 299-1264
30 years and counting with Dr. Tortora!
Dr. Tortora celebrates 30 years at Homer Medical and South Peninsula Hospital! We are so grateful to her for all her hard work and for the awesome care she provides to the community!
