South Peninsula Hospital in Homer is hosting a series of community conversations on the southern peninsula to share plans on the hospital is preparing to meet the future healthcare needs of the community.

All are invited to attend one of two community conversations to meet members of the hospital board of directors, hear about proposed plans and changes to the hospital campus and learn about new providers and services. There will be a one-hour open mic session for participants to ask questions, give feedback and share their thoughts and ideas on the future of healthcare on the southern Kenai peninsula. A light dinner will be served.

The event in Homer will be Tuesday, November 4 from 5-7pm at the Kachemak Bay Campus at 533 Pioneer Avenue in Homer.  A second event will be in Anchor Point at the Senior Center at 72750 Milo Fritz Avenue.

For more information on the event, and to learn more about hospital campus needs and expansion plans: www.sphosp.org/strategic-plan/

The 42nd annual Rotary Health Fair is Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Christian Community Church on Bartlett Street in Homer. “It’s Your Life … Take a Day to be Well” is the theme of the fair, sponsored by Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary Club in cooperation with South Peninsula Hospital.

This free one-day event provides the community a chance to learn about local health services and up-to-date information on relevant health topics.  Over 40 exhibitors will be under one roof offering various health screenings, demonstrations and services. Some of the offerings are:

• free flu shots,
• blood pressure checks,
• vision tests,
• diabetes risk assessment,
• chair massage
• bio-field tuning

In addition to the new location, another new attraction is the ability for exhibitors to sell health related products at their booth.  Exhibitors will address subjects ranging from sleep medicine, pet safety, senior services and tobacco education, to medication assisted treatment for addiction and bio-modulation therapy.

Individuals who had advance blood draws in October as part of the fair can pick up blood test results at that time.

Food and coffee vendors will be part of the fair. Children under ten years old can exchange their Halloween candy for great prizes at the Great Candy Exchange.

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.

With time for questions, the presentation will cover:

• Living wills
• Medical power of attorny
• Legal & medical decisions
• Emotional considerations

(907) 235-0285 wellness@sphosp.org