Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center

03/20/2026

🌱On this Spring Equinox, we welcome the return of light, even if winter hasn’t quite loosened its grip. This season has tested us. The cold, the storms, the long days in between. And for many walking through cancer care, that weight can feel even heavier.
💚Brighter days are coming, in ways both big and small. We are here with you, through every season. Happy Spring, Alaska! We look forward to the midnight sun and all the wonderful things that summer brings.

03/19/2026

🫐In celebration of National Nutrition Month, check out this delicious recipe shared by our very own Ashley Schwickert, Registered Dietitian! 🫐Wild Alaskan blueberry BBQ sauce, yum🤤

03/17/2026

👉We are seeking a compassionate, service-oriented MA or CNA to join our dedicated and close-knit team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients facing a cancer diagnosis, providing comfort, support, and exceptional care during a critical time.
✅Details here: https://bit.ly/4bx5w6Y

03/17/2026

Our team at Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center is lucky to call the Peninsula home and be part of the cancer journey. 🍀

May the luck of the Irish be with you all!

03/17/2026

🥕Nutrition Guidance You Can Trust✅ Not all nutrition advice online is reliable, especially from influencers. For accurate, science-backed information, look to trusted sources like:
✔️ Registered Dietitians or Certified Nutritionists (best option!) If you are a current patient, call us to make an appointment with Ashley! 907-262-7762
✔️ The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: www.eatright.org
✔️ Universities, major medical institutions, American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/.../diet-physical-activity.html
When reading online, check that information is evidence-based, includes cited research, and is peer-reviewed. 🌱When in doubt, trust the experts, not the trends.

03/16/2026

👋 Radiation medicine has powerful uses beyond cancer treatment! We treat Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis, Keloids, Dupuytren's Contracture and other benign conditions.
✅ No referral needed
✅ Consultations available now
👉 Take the first step, call us right here in Soldotna 907-262-7762

03/13/2026

💚March is Social Work Month, and we’re proud to recognize our incredible oncology social worker. "This March, we are celebrating one of our most incredible team members, Shirlie, our oncology social worker extraordinaire!
Shirlie is the definition of resourceful. Whether she's coordinating cancer care across the entire state, dismantling barriers that stand between patients and the treatment they need or showing up with unwavering compassion during a patient's most vulnerable moments, she finds a way. Every single time.
No challenge is too complex, no barrier too great. As you would expect from anyone from Kodiak, Shirlie doesn't just connect patients to resources, she becomes the bridge when there isn't one." - Dr. Michael Green

Oncology social workers help patients and families navigate the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer care and Shirlie does it with unmatched dedication and compassion. Thank you for being such an essential part of our cancer care team!

03/12/2026

March has been giving us some bitter cold days but notes like this make our hearts💕 so warm. We love hearing from our patients!🤗

03/10/2026

🚨Scholarship Opportunity, please share! Healthcare Excellence Scholarship Fund: Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation offers scholarships to help Alaskan students reach their full potential and improve healthcare in their communities. The scholarship supports students pursuing degrees at accredited U.S. schools. Up to ten (10) students from across Alaska will be selected to ensure statewide representation. Preference is given to students who plan to return to Alaska if they pursue education outside the state. Due March 15th.
👉Apply Here: https://alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=13018

03/09/2026

🍣In celebration of National Nutrition Month, check out this delicious salmon recipe shared by our very own Ashley Schwickert, Registered Dietitian!

03/09/2026

Living in the Alaskan winter with limited sunlight and our crazy weather this year can be rough. With good nutrition you can have energy even in the worst of the winter blues. This week, Ashley is highlighting two powerful Alaskan favorites:
🐟 Salmon: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain health, reduce inflammation, and play a role in mood-regulating pathways like serotonin and dopamine. When you’re out fishing this summer just think how your salmon in the freezer or canned can help boost your mood during the long winters!
🫐 Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress and support brain health. (Fun fact: Alaska-grown blueberries contain even higher antioxidant levels than many grown in the Lower 48!) We’ll see you in Hatcher Pass this fall!
Small choices can make a big difference. Try incorporating these into your week, and don’t miss Ashley’s favorite recipe cards to make it easy.

03/06/2026

👏Big news! Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation along with Central Peninsula Hospital, and generous community sponsors from 'An Evening By the River' last Friday, women across the Kenai Peninsula will have access to earlier detection and care close to home with a brand new mammography machine in Soldotna, and the relocation of their current unit to the clinic in Kenai!💙Screening Saves Lives and we couldn't be happier to have been included with AIOF as the Platinum $100,000 sponsors to help make this possible!

💙 What an incredible night for the Kenai Peninsula!

This year’s Evening by the River, held Feb. 27th and hosted by the Central Peninsula Health Foundation, was the Foundation's largest and most successful yet. With more than 135 community members in attendance and the support of 37 generous sponsors, the evening raised $264,350 toward a new mammography machine for Central Peninsula Hospital.

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, whose $100,000 gift during the event helped propel the night’s fundraising success.

Because of this incredible community support, Central Peninsula Hospital is providing the remaining funding, bringing us to our $565,000 goal to purchase the new mammography system.

Once installed in Soldotna, our current mammography machine will be relocated to our clinic in Kenai, expanding access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings for women across the peninsula.

From our sponsors and donors to the volunteers and attendees who filled the room with generosity and heart—thank you for showing what community truly looks like.

Together, we are helping ensure women across the Kenai Peninsula have access to earlier detection and care close to home. 💙