Central Peninsula Hospital

08/07/2026

❤️ Thank You for Walking With Us! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday morning for our August Walk With a Doc at the Soldotna Field House!

A special thank you to Angelica Blake, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, with Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, for leading a great conversation about heart health and reminding us that small, everyday choices can add up to big results. From getting about 120 minutes of exercise each week and prioritizing good sleep to watching your blood pressure and making healthy food choices, there are plenty of ways to give your heart a little extra care.

We were also fortunate to have Kylie Brown, RN, with Central Peninsula Hospital Cardiac Rehab, join us and add her expertise to the conversation. Thank you, Kylie!

And, of course, everyone went home with a pair of resistance bands to help keep the momentum going! 💪

📅 Save the date for our next Walk With a Doc: Wednesday, September 2!

We’re looking forward to welcoming Dr. Stacy Wells with Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center, who will discuss radiation therapy for benign diseases—an interesting look at how radiation therapy can be used to treat certain non-cancerous conditions.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to walk, learn, ask questions, and start the day with us. We’ll see you in September! Shout out to Soldotna Parks & Recreation for partnering with us to Walk With a Doc!👟

08/07/2026

🚧 Temporary Parking & Traffic Changes at Central Peninsula Hospital 🚧
Beginning in August, visitors may notice temporary parking and traffic changes on our campus as we complete important electrical infrastructure improvements near the River Tower.
Here's what to expect:
📅 August 8–9
• Traffic will be temporarily closed around the River Tower while crews complete a portion of the project.
📅 August 12–16
• A temporary traffic pattern will be in place around the River Tower. Access to the area will remain open, but vehicles will be detoured through the parking lot.
• Some parking spaces will be temporarily unavailable to allow larger construction vehicles to safely access the work area.
➡️ Please refer to the attached map for the temporary traffic route.
📅 August 29–30
• Temporary generators will be brought on site as the project is completed.
• The same temporary traffic pattern shown in the attached map will be in effect during this phase as well.
Please allow yourself a few extra minutes when arriving for appointments during these dates, and follow all posted signs and directions from staff.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements to help ensure the continued reliability of our campus infrastructure. Thank you for bearing with us while we make these upgrades!

08/06/2026

We're making great progress on our new Dermatology Clinic!

There's still plenty of work happening behind the scenes, but we're excited to bring MOHS surgery services to Central Peninsula Hospital and expand access to specialized skin cancer care right here on the Central Kenai Peninsula.

We're currently aiming to open in September and can't wait to begin serving our community.

Want to be among the first to know when we're scheduling appointments? Sign up for updates today, and we'll let you know as soon as appointment scheduling begins.

https://cpgh.jotform.com/261694733160964

08/05/2026

**Phone Service Notice – Marketing, Foundation, Medical Records & Safe Kids**
As part of our ongoing phone system upgrade, phone service for **Marketing, Foundation, Medical Records & Safe Kids** will be temporarily unavailable Thursday 8/6/2026.
During this time, **only phone service will be affected.** All departments will remain open and continue serving patients and visitors as usual.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important upgrade to improve communication throughout the hospital.
🟦 **Departments:** Marketing, Foundation, Medical Records & Safe Kids
🟦 **Date:** Thursday, August 6th, 2026
🟦 **Expected Phone Interruption:** 8:30 a.m.
🟦 **Patient Services:** **No impact**
Thank you!

08/04/2026

August is **National Wellness Month**—a great reminder to check in on the habits that help you feel your best.

Whether you're focusing on better nutrition, getting more active, improving your sleep, or managing a chronic condition, one of the best investments you can make in your health is having a trusted primary care provider.

**Do you have a practitioner on your side?**

The providers at Central Peninsula Hospital Family Practice are here to help you stay healthy through every stage of life—from preventive care and annual wellness visits to managing ongoing health concerns.

This month, take a step toward better health by establishing care with a provider who knows you and is invested in your well-being.

Learn more about Central Peninsula Hospital Family Practice or schedule an appointment today.

Call (907) 714-4111
or visit
https://family.cpgh.org/

08/03/2026

**Phone Service Notice – Volunteer Front Desk & Gift Shop**

As part of our ongoing phone system upgrade, phone service for the **Volunteer Front Desk** and **Gift Shop** will be temporarily unavailable Tuesday 8/4/2026.

During this time, **only phone service will be affected.** The Volunteer Front Desk and Gift Shop will remain open and continue serving patients and visitors as usual.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important upgrade to improve communication throughout the hospital.

🟦 **Department:** Volunteer Front Desk & Gift Shop
🟦 **Date:** Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
🟦 **Expected Phone Interruption:** 8:30 a.m.
🟦 **Patient Services:** **No impact**

Thank you!

07/31/2026

We're excited to share that we're upgrading our phone system to better serve our patients and our community!
As we make this transition over the coming weeks, there may be brief, scheduled interruptions to phone service for specific hospital departments. Please note that these interruptions will affect phone service only. All other department operations and patient services will continue as normal.
We'll post reminders the day before each scheduled phone interruption so you'll know exactly which department is affected and when.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this important improvement. We look forward to providing an even better experience for our patients and visitors.

07/31/2026

Fall into Heart Health with Walk With a Doc! ❤️

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Soldotna Field House for another free Walk With a Doc event!

This month's walk will be led by Angelica Blake, MSN, APRN, FNP-C with Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, who will share practical tips on "Fall into Heart Health: Small Changes, Big Results." Learn how simple lifestyle changes can have a lasting impact on your heart health while enjoying a fun, easy walk with friends and neighbors.

🎁 Special Bonus! For this walk only, every attendee will receive TWO FREE workout resistance bands to help keep you moving long after the event.

📍 Soldotna Field House
526 Arena Avenue, Soldotna

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5
🕢 7:30–8:30 a.m.

No registration is required—just bring comfortable shoes, invite a friend, and join us for a great morning of movement, education, and community. We hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

Do you know a healthcare professional who goes above and beyond?

As part of Industry Appreciation Day on August 22, we'll be recognizing outstanding individuals who make a difference in our community—and we'd love your help identifying them.

Whether it's a nurse, physician, therapist, technician, first responder, support staff member, or another healthcare professional who has made an impact on your life or the lives of others, we encourage you to submit a nomination for a Healthcare Industry Award.

Please take a few minutes to recognize someone who deserves to be celebrated, then join us on August 22 as we honor the people and industries that help keep our community strong.

❤️ Nominate someone today!

🎉 Join us as we celebrate Industry Appreciation Day on August 22! 🎉

This free community event is an opportunity to recognize and thank the industries that help keep our communities strong and our economy moving forward. Together, we'll honor the hardworking individuals and businesses in healthcare, commercial fishing, tourism, and oil and gas.

Come out and celebrate the people, innovation, and dedication that make these industries such an important part of our borough. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—there's something for everyone!

Booth Sign Up Link: https://cpgh.jotform.com/261656435879170

Award Nomination Link: https://cpgh.jotform.com/261656738035160

07/24/2026

💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave & Betty Lowery 💙

For nearly 23 years, Dave and Betty Lowery have been welcoming patients, visitors, and families with kindness, compassion, and a smile at Central Peninsula Hospital.

Dave holds a special place in CPH history as our very first Information Desk volunteer when the program began. Today, he and Betty still volunteer side by side every Friday morning throughout the summer before heading to Arizona for the winter.

Their servant hearts, unwavering commitment to our community, and countless hours of service have touched the lives of so many. They embody what it means to care for others, and we are incredibly grateful to have them as part of the CPH family.

As if that weren't enough to celebrate, this year Dave and Betty are also marking an amazing 63 years of marriage! ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Dave and Betty on this remarkable milestone and thanking them for the many years they've dedicated to serving our community.

Happy Anniversary, Dave and Betty—and thank you for all you do! 💙