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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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To prevent the spread of coronavirus, it is important that all Alaskans take social distancing seriously. It is also really important that you stay home…
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The City of Homer is facilitating live, weekly, local updates of information on COVID-19. Thursday, March 19, Derotha Ferraro from South Peninsula…
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This is Dr. Bell from the Homer Medical Center. I would like you to join me in flattening the curve.What does that mean?It means taking actions now that…
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Remember if you are an older adult or have a severe chronic medical condition, make sure to put distance between yourself and others to help reduce the…
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This week’s commentary is from Nurse Bonita Banks, Health and Wellness Educator at South Peninsula Hospital. Nurse Banks has some tips on steering clear…
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In December, Tela O’Donnell Bacher traveled to Pakistan on a State Department sanctioned, sports diplomacy mission representing the national non-profit,…
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With temperatures forecast to fall below zero this weekend, give a thought to adults, teens and children in the Homer area who sleep outside, or in their…
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At the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly last week, the borough passed a 10-year operating agreement effective January 1, 2020 with South Peninsula…
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The beginning of winter is filled with celebrations from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. This time of year can be especially hard for people who are…
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The work of supporting survivors of domestic violence happens year round. But as it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, South Peninsula Haven House…