Shaun Keef, CEO Central Peninsula Hospital Photo by Rowena Weathers A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Focusing on our mission Free senior walking at the new Field House Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) recently began new initiatives focused on supporting the organization’s mission statement: Nurturing our community by promoting health and wellness through quality health care. The first is a partnership with the City of Soldotna to offer free access to the elevated walking track at the new Soldotna Field House for seniors 65 and older through June 30, 2027. This sponsorship is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellness of our community—one step at a time. Through this partnership, CPH and the City of Soldotna have worked out an arrangement in which the walking track will be open free of charge to seniors, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Information on how seniors can sign up will be provided in the near future. Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy. It doesn’t require special equipment, and people of nearly all fitness levels can benefit. Even short walks can improve heart health, boost mood, lower blood pressure, increase bone strength and support better mental well-being. Just 30 minutes a day—or even three 10-minute walks—can make a meaningful difference. According to national health guidelines, older adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Walking indoors on a safe, climate-controlled track is a convenient way to build those healthy habits—rain or shine. The Soldotna Field House is a 54,000-square-foot indoor recreation facility designed to bring year-round health and connection to the central Kenai Peninsula. Featuring a multisport court, removable turf field and accessible walking track, the Field House reflects decades of community planning and vision. Central Peninsula Hospital is honored to help extend this dream to our senior population. Together, let’s keep our community active, healthy and moving forward. Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Soldotna Field House at a community open house: Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. Soldotna Field House 538 Arena Ave., Soldotna www.soldotna.org/departments/ parks_recreation/field_house.php Check it out! 2 Central Peninsula Hospital
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