2026 Health Fair PResentation ScHEDULE

SAturday march 14th
​Parks & Rec Activity room

9:30
Risky, Not Reckless: Growing Brave Kids in Alaska's Big Backyard
Katie Holmlund, PMC Youth Programs Development and Advocacy Coordinator
Explore the role of risky play in supporting development, resilience, and confidence, with a focus on distinguishing healthy risk-taking from recklessness. Participants will learn practical strategies for reframing adult responses, supporting risk safely and intentionally while empowering kids to grow through risky play.
10:30
What You Thought you Knew About Hearing (But Didn’t)
Phil Hofstetter, PMC Audiologist & CEO
This talk busts common myths about hearing health and explores what’s really going on behind issues like ringing in the ears, “hidden hearing loss”, and the everyday causes of hearing damage—plus practical ways to protect your hearing. Learn how hearing loss affects your overall health—and how modern hearing aids are opening up new possibilities for better hearing.
11:30
Understanding your Health Fair Blood Tests
Angela Menish, PMC Nurse Practitioner
Bring your health fair blood draw results and follow along to learn what all those numbers mean for your health. ​
12:30
Built to Last: Strength Training for Lifelong Health
Alice Hulebak, PMC Physician
Discover the why and how of strength training for long-term health—because building strength isn’t just about fitness, it’s about preserving independence, resilience, and quality of life as you age.
1:30
Change is Good
Peter Kline, Marathons with Meaning Founder
Join our guest speaker for this inspiring presentation. Yesterday and today do not define who you will be tomorrow. Some people will say “you’ve changed”…yes, I’ve changed and that is good. Don’t let who you were define who you will be. We have to survive many things in our lives and surviving is the strongest instinct we have.  We are born survivors and while we will all make mistakes along our lives' journey we can change and thrive. Without health and mobility we die. Being mobile is so valuable that paying the price to keep it is never too much. It requires a commitment of time and possibly money but what a great investment. I will share with you what circumstances changed my life and how running has helped me change who I am and the impact I am able to have on others.  ​