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Photo by nrd on Unsplash. Almost half of young adults in the US suffer from anxiety. In all age groups, depression is on the rise with nearly 30% of adults having been formally diagnosed at some time in their lives.…
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!…
The Short End of the Stick
Photo by Oles kanebckuu. If you get your primary care locally and you are healthy, you may not have noticed that much of the healthcare system is experiencing a severe workforce shortage. Thanks to good management and careful planning Southern…
Good News, for a Change
Photo by Count Chris on Unsplash. Are you ready for some positive news? After a long hard winter made even harder by the sadness of so much loss in our tight-knit community, it can be a struggle to remember there…
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,…
Benbow Wine Auction this Saturday, November 12th at Benbow Historic Inn
Looking for something to do this weekend? SoHum Health Foundation and Benbow Historic Inn invite the community near and far to the Benbow Wine Auction this Saturday, November 12th from 2-6PM at Benbow Historic Inn. The event will feature wine…
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…
Not So Fast
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Is intermittent fasting just the latest fad dieting idea, or is it a promising way to align with your circadian rhythm and improve brain function, as well as combat insulin resistance, inflammation, obesity, hypertension, and…
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…