SoHum Health - Jerold Phelps Community Hospital

SoHum Health - Jerold Phelps Community Hospital This service area has a population of about 10,365 full-time residents that can grow to over 30,000 during summer months.

SoHum Health is a California Special Healthcare District that operates Jerold Phelps Community Hospital, Southern Humboldt Community Clinic, Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center, Garberville Pharmacy, Fortuna Optometry, and Garberville Optometry. Dating back to 1949, healthcare services have been available at the current site of the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SHCHD) in Garberville, California. SHCHD currently includes Jerold Phelps Community Hospital with its attached skilled nursing unit; Southern Humboldt Community Clinic, a certified rural health clinic; Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center at Redway Elementary; and Garberville Pharmacy, a full-service retail pharmacy located at 286 Sprowel Creek Road. Our service area is approximately 775 square miles and includes the communities of Alderpoint, Blocksburg, Garberville, Harris, Honeydew, Miranda, Meyers Flat, Leggett, Petrolia, Phillipsville, Piercy, Redcrest, Redway, Shelter Cover, Weott, Whitethorn, and Zenia. With strong community support, including a supplemental property tax, SHCHD continues its work to assure quality healthcare for residents and visitors alike. The hospital received Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation status in March 2002, helping position SHCHD for a more sustainable future. Direct services include an acute care hospital, 24/7 emergency room, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, mammography, x-ray, home health/visiting nurse program, swing-bed, visiting specialists, skilled nursing, a rural health clinic, the Family Resource Center, and retail pharmacy services. OUR VISION

To empower individuals to live longer, healthier lives through the use of information, relationships, and technology. OUR MISSION

To provide high quality local medical services, to engage community members with education, activities and lifestyle opportunities which promote optimal health, and to assist out patients in navigating access to services throughout the health system.

Today, December 5th from 10AM - 3PM by donate a pint of blood and get a pint of ice cream for free! 🍨Donated by Rotary....
12/05/2025

Today, December 5th from 10AM - 3PM by donate a pint of blood and get a pint of ice cream for free! 🍨Donated by Rotary. The Blood Mobile will be at Garberville Pharmacy at 286 Sprowel Creek Rd.

Due to staffing, there will be no walk-in X-Rays tomorrow, December 4th, 2025. We expect to resume on December 5th, 2025...
12/03/2025

Due to staffing, there will be no walk-in X-Rays tomorrow, December 4th, 2025. We expect to resume on December 5th, 2025.

There is still time to make a difference! If you haven't donated to our Giving Tuesday Campaign we invite you to join us...
12/03/2025

There is still time to make a difference! If you haven't donated to our Giving Tuesday Campaign we invite you to join us before midnight!

We are on our way towards this monumental goal, and your contribution helps us to move forward on building the new hospital in Southern Humboldt!

Donate Now: sohumhealthfoundation.org/donate.

Giving Tuesday is here! Today your donation directly supports the construction of the new hospital in Southern Humboldt....
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is here! Today your donation directly supports the construction of the new hospital in Southern Humboldt. Every gift large or small brings us one step closer to accessible healthcare for our families and community.

Give today: sohumhealthfoundation.org/donate.

The Cyber Monday deals are awesome! Do you know what else is awesome; local healthcare! Please take a moment to schedule...
12/02/2025

The Cyber Monday deals are awesome! Do you know what else is awesome; local healthcare! Please take a moment to schedule your giving Tuesday donation in support of SoHum Health’s Capital Campaign to build your new community hospital.

It only takes a minute to make a lasting impact. Together we are building the future of healthcare in Southern Humboldt. Donate at: sohumhealthfoundation.org/donate.

Our Giving Tuesday Campaign has officially begun! This year we are raising funds for the new hospital in Garberville!Whe...
12/01/2025

Our Giving Tuesday Campaign has officially begun! This year we are raising funds for the new hospital in Garberville!

When you give to SoHum Health, your donation strengthens the services your family, friends and neighbors rely on- from emergency care to primary care and community health programs.

Join us in building the future of rural healthcare in Southern Humboldt. Donate today at sohumhealthfoundation.org/donate.

Raising awareness, celebrating those we've lost, and striving to end the HIV/AIDS Pandemic by 2030!
12/01/2025

Raising awareness, celebrating those we've lost, and striving to end the HIV/AIDS Pandemic by 2030!

Pints for Pints, donate a pint of blood and receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream! 🍨Friday, December 5th 10AM - ...
11/30/2025

Pints for Pints, donate a pint of blood and receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream! 🍨Friday, December 5th 10AM - 3PM at Garberville Pharmacy on 286 Sprowel Creek Rd. Ice cream donated by Garberville Rotary

11/29/2025
SoHum Health's Clinic, Lab, Administrative Offices, Radiology, and Garberville Pharmacy is closed today, November 27th, ...
11/27/2025

SoHum Health's Clinic, Lab, Administrative Offices, Radiology, and Garberville Pharmacy is closed today, November 27th, and tomorrow, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Emergency Room will remain open. 🍂🍁🦃

Pints for Pints, donate a pint of blood and receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream! Friday, December 5th 10AM - 3...
11/26/2025

Pints for Pints, donate a pint of blood and receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream! Friday, December 5th 10AM - 3PM at Garberville Pharmacy on 286 Sprowel Creek Rd. Ice cream donated by Garberville Rotary 🍨

Depression is rising across the U.S., now affecting more than 47 million people. Humboldt County continues to see some o...
11/26/2025

Depression is rising across the U.S., now affecting more than 47 million people. Humboldt County continues to see some of the highest rates in California.

Local psychologist Dr. Terri Jennings explains what is driving the increase, how kids are still feeling the effects of pandemic isolation, and why therapies like CBT and equine-assisted programs are making a difference.

Read the full story to learn more about the challenges and the solutions.

Photo by Riccardo. According to studies carried out by US research and analytics company Gallup, rates of depression have been rising steadily and steeply since 2015. As of September 2025, 47.5…

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Dating back to 1949, healthcare services have been available at the current site of the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SHCHD) in Garberville, California. SHCHD currently includes Jerold Phelps Community Hospital with its attached skilled nursing unit; Southern Humboldt Community Clinic, a certified rural health clinic; and the Family Resource Center. Our service area is approximately 775 square miles and includes the communities of Alderpoint, Blocksburg, Garberville, Harris, Honeydew, Miranda, Meyers Flat, Leggett, Petrolia, Phillipsville, Piercy, Redcrest, Redway, Shelter Cover, Weott, Whitethorn, and Zenia. This service area has a population of about 10,365 full-time residents that can grow to over 30,000 during summer months. With strong community support, including a supplemental property tax, SHCHD continues its work to assure quality healthcare for residents and visitors alike. The hospital received Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation status in March 2002, helping position SHCHD for a more sustainable future. Direct services include an acute care hospital, 24/7 emergency room, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, mammography, CT, x-ray, home health/visiting nurse program, swing-bed, skilled nursing, a rural health clinic, and family resource center. OUR VISION To empower individuals to live longer, healthier lives through the use of information, relationships, and technology. OUR MISSION To provide high quality local medical services, to engage community members with education, activities and lifestyle opportunities which promote optimal health, and to assist out patients in navigating access to services throughout the health system.