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The Fat Palette
Photo by Andres Ayrton. Did you know that you have three different colors of fat in your body? And that each has its own purpose and function, some with beneficial qualities, some potentially harmful? There is white fat, brown fat,…
10,000 Steps Debunked?
Photo by David Kanigan. With the global fitness tracker market at $53 billion in 2023, expected to rise to $62 billion in 2024, and then projected to continue growing to $190 billion by 2032, it is definitely in the industry’s…
Endometriosis
Photo by Sora Shimazaki. Synonymous with the term “womb,” the uterus is the hollow muscular organ possessed by female mammals in which an embryo, or newly fertilized egg, grows into a fetus and continues developing until birth. The lining of…
Fight Back Against Breast Cancer with 3D Mammography at SoHum Health
Breast cancer is a topic we’re all familiar with, but the statistics are still staggering. Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women worldwide, with over 2 million new cases reported in 2023. It accounts for 25% of…
October, Breast Cancer Awareness, and a New Rule
Photo by Anna Tarazevich. According to the American Cancer Society, 13% of American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. Every October we are reminded of how prevalent the devastating disease is when we see pink ribbons, pink signage,…
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,…
Never a Hair Out of Place
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash. We all admire a nice full head of hair. A good hair day is a boost and a bad hair day is a bummer. At the same time, quite a few men and a…
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…
Early Puberty Trends in Girls
Photo by Yustinus Tjiuwanda on Unsplash. The average age of the onset of puberty in girls worldwide has dropped by a year or more over the past few decades, according to a meta-analysis of 30 studies published in 2023. The…
You Are What You Eat
Photo by Lisa Fotios. The decline in nutrient-rich foods As plant-based diets are being encouraged for a variety of reasons from environmental sustainability to improved cardiovascular health, it is disturbing to learn that the fruits, vegetables, and grains we eat…