This week we sit down with Ryan Smith, the new CEO of South Peninsula Hospital, to discuss his new role as CEO, the culture and goals of SPH, his return to the Homer community after 20 years working in other places, and how and why he got into hospital administration as a career. In our new segment Spoonful of Medicine we talk to Meredith Pearson, Clinical Coordinator for Infusion and Oncology at SPH, about her role administering chemotherapy and other infusion therapies. In Chewing the Fat with Alex and JJ we talk about JJ's photography tip, going with a gut feeling, and making friends as an adult.  ANNOUNCEMENTS: Office Hours will be held at Kbay Cafe from 10am - 2pm this weekend and we welcome your feedback on Facebook, Instagram or email at homeralaskapodcast@gmail.com HomerAlaskaPodcast.com/store! Support us on Patreon! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Our Website Social: Facebook Instagram