News Author Chelsea Brown
SoHum Health Seeks Participants in National Clinical Trial to Further Medical Research on Opioid Use Recovery
Photo by cottonbro studio. Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SoHum Health) is taking part in a national study to help people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural areas. The study will compare how two formulations of buprenorphine may help…
SoHum Health launches new Senior Life Solutions mental health program for older adults
Photo by Marcus Aurelius. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes associated with aging. Individuals may benefit…
New Community Hospital Update – August 2024
SoHum Health Enters Next Design Phase for Construction of New Community Hospital and Clinic in Garberville Download a PDF of this update. SoHum Health and the Ratcliff Architect team are pleased to share the draft architectural designs for a new,…
Southern Humboldt Community Health Needs Assessment: Key Findings and Future Directions
In the first quarter of 2024, SoHum Health embarked on an extensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand and address the health needs of its residents. This multi-month endeavor, facilitated by Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SHCHD) Outreach…
SoHum Health Selects Ratcliff Architects for New Garberville Hospital and Clinic Design
Photo caption: Ratcliff Architects and SoHum Health leadership begin the Planning Development Phase for a new hospital and clinic in Garberville. Left to right: Board Member, Jay Sooter; CEO, Matt Rees; Board Member, Barbara Truitt; Chief Financial Officer, Paul Eves;…
Listen to KMUD News: SoHum Health Continues to Expand Services
Check out the 9-minute news segment on KMUD where we dive into exciting developments at our community hospital. Plus, we share some details on the optometry services that will be available by early next year. Tune in and stay informed!…
SoHum Health and Healy Senior Center receive $575,000 grant for community outreach and health services in Southern Humboldt
Photo Left to Right: Adela Yanez, SoHum Health Chief Nursing Officer / Josiah Phillips, Meals on Wheels Coordinator / Wendi Leader, Healy Board Vice President / Rich Thompson, Healy Board Member / Matt Rees, SoHum Health CEO / James Dement,…
SoHum Health Fitness Classes
SoHum Health is pleased to offer online fitness classes by local ACE certified Personal Trainer Ann Constantino. Classes are geared toward the aging population with an emphasis on bone building and strength training along with balance and mobility, however, all ages…
SoHum Health Now Offers Ultrasound Services
SoHum Health is proud to announce a new avenue for Ultrasound services in Humboldt County. Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville has a brand new GE Logiq E10 Ultrasound machine, the most advanced Ultrasound system available to date. Offering a…
SoHum Health Makes Opioid Honor Roll
SoHum Health makes Cal Hospital Compare’s 2021 Opioid Honor Roll for Work Combatting Opioid Addiction in Southern Humboldt California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California for their…