South Peninsula Hospital is a non-profit hospital that was founded in 1956, then as a three-bed PUD (public utility district). We have grown over the last 70 years into a state-of-the-art critical access hospital with nine ER beds, three birthing center beds, and 18 acute care beds, with an attached Long Term Care with 28 beds, numerous ancillary clinics and medical offices. The hospital is the result of a unique partnership between the Kenai Peninsula Borough (service-area tax support for the facility and capital investments), City of Homer (for the land), and South Peninsula Hospital, Inc., (the non-profit organization which provides the healthcare). Our governing documents include an Operating Agreement with KPB, a Land Lease with the City of Homer and SPH Inc. bylaws.
The hospital is governed by a Board of Directors with up to 11 members. An elected Service Area Board provides public recommendation on capital spending with tax dollars and scope of services. The hospital employs over 700 local residents, and is the area’s largest employer, contributing over $60,000,000 annually into the local economy in payroll alone. That, combined with service contracts, materials acquisition and leases, creates significant impact to the southern peninsula’s economic well-being.
We are grateful for additional support through numerous grants, the South Peninsula Hospital Foundation, the South Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary, volunteers and many local partners. Get complete information about volunteering.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
South Peninsula Hospital promotes community health and wellness by providing personalized, high quality, locally coordinated healthcare.
Vision
South Peninsula Hospital is the provider of choice with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence.
Values
Compassion: We provide compassionate patient- and resident-centered quality care, and a safe and caring environment for all individuals.
Respect: We show respect for the dignity, beliefs, perspectives and abilities of everyone.
Trust: We are open, honest, fair and trustworthy.
Teamwork: We work together as a dynamic, collaborative team embracing change and speaking as one.
Commitment: We are responsible and accountable for supporting the vision, mission, values, strategies and processes of our organization.
