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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidance Tuesday, to simplify the vaccination schedule for most people. KBBI spoke with two Homer healthcare professionals — public health nurse Lorne Carroll and South Peninsula Hospital spokesperson Derotha Ferraro — for the latest on COVID on the Kenai Peninsula, and public health guidance.
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It’s National Public Health Week, which recognizes the contributions of public health and highlights issues that are important to improving our nation's health. The American Public Health Association has organized the annual event in early April for over 25 years.
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The holiday season combined with lack of light can be hard on people in the easiest of times.This year is proving to be especially difficult with school…
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The Coffee Table shines a light on Domestic Violence Awareness Month this week.Guests, from South Peninsula Haven House: Ronnie Leach - Executive…
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At Monday night's Homer City Council meeting, the Emergency Operations Center's weekly report opened with state public health nurse, Lorne Carroll…
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When the State of Alaska started issuing health mandates, people started buying cleaning supplies they don't ordinarily buy, like sanitary wipes and…
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As of Monday, April 20 at 5 p.m. South Peninsula Hospital has submitted 178 COVID-19 tests, 158 returned negative, 19 are still pending. Since testing…
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For the first time in Homer Electric Association’s 70 year history, they are asking members to not attend their annual meeting. HEA released a statement…
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Local city, state and hospital officials called-in to KBBI on Monday night for a COVID-19 update.Derotha Ferraro from South Peninsula Hospital says The…
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Derotha Ferraro from South Peninsula Hospital, Nurse Lorne Carroll from the AK Department of Public Health, Chief Mark Kirko of Homer Volunteer Fire…
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Mike Ilg, Director of Homer Community Schools, is the city's new coordinator for local relief and response to COVID-19. He talks about access to services…
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When it comes to coronavirus, we need to flatten the curve. We want to avoid huge spikes in infections in a short period of time. Let’s not overwhelm our…