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.

Family Resource Center Southern Humboldt
04/11/2026

Family Resource Center Southern Humboldt

Today we tabled at the College of the Redwoods Health Occupations Hiring Fair! It was a packed house and we talked to lo...
04/08/2026

Today we tabled at the College of the Redwoods Health Occupations Hiring Fair! It was a packed house and we talked to lots of students about why SoHum Health is an excellent place to work. It's exciting to see the next generation of healthcare professionals who will care for our community!

SoHum Health's Mobile Optometry will be in Rio Dell April 15th, 16th and 17th from 10AM to 3PM at the Resource Center! O...
04/07/2026

SoHum Health's Mobile Optometry will be in Rio Dell April 15th, 16th and 17th from 10AM to 3PM at the Resource Center! Offering eye exams, glasses fitting, contact lenses, screenings and eye treatments! Accepting new Medicare and Partnership VSP patients.🤓😎

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Up to 30% of people experience short-term insomnia, and when i...
04/06/2026

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Up to 30% of people experience short-term insomnia, and when it lingers, it can impact everything from mood to long-term health.

Learn why sleep matters more than you think, and how to break the cycle.

Photo by cottonbro studio. Up to twelve percent of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia disorder, and as many as thirty percent of us report short-term difficulties getting enough zzz’s, classified…

Partnership HealthPlan of California is set up outside our mobile optometry unit today and tomorrow to help people get s...
04/06/2026

Partnership HealthPlan of California is set up outside our mobile optometry unit today and tomorrow to help people get signed up for health and vision insurance! Our mobile optometry van is located behind Garberville Pharmacy at 286 Sprowel Creek Road in Garberville! Learn more about our optometry services here: https://sohumhealth.org/optometry

Hey Humboldt County members! Partnership is teaming up with VSP Vision Care to bring mobile vision services right to you🚐👓. Swing by between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Monday and Tuesday. To book your spot, just call (707) 923-3921 ext. 4010. We hope to see you there! 😎

Great article by Redheaded Blackbelt that highlights some of the issues Jerold Phelps and many other rural hospitals are...
04/06/2026

Great article by Redheaded Blackbelt that highlights some of the issues Jerold Phelps and many other rural hospitals are facing with the cuts from the HR1, the federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4, 2025.

A first-term assemblymember heard two hours of questions Saturday from residents of a region still absorbing the economic fallout of the cannabis collapse, pressing him on healthcare…

Take advantage of SoHum Health's Behavioral Health counselors for guidance on stress management techniques tailored to y...
04/03/2026

Take advantage of SoHum Health's Behavioral Health counselors for guidance on stress management techniques tailored to your life! Learn more at: sohumhealth.org/services/behavioral-health

April is Stress Awareness Month! Getting your body moving is one of the simplest and easiest ways to relieve stress. Lea...
04/01/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month! Getting your body moving is one of the simplest and easiest ways to relieve stress. Learn more about our sponsored free exercise classes here: https://sohumhealth.org/exercise

Today, we're celebrating the doctors who serve in our Hospital, Clinic, Pharmacy, and Optometry for their expertise and ...
03/30/2026

Today, we're celebrating the doctors who serve in our Hospital, Clinic, Pharmacy, and Optometry for their expertise and commitment to caring for our patients and community! Learn about our amazing medical providers here: sohumhealth.org/medical-providers 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The Family Resource Center Southern Humboldt is excited to host their annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK event, Saturday, April 25th,...
03/30/2026

The Family Resource Center Southern Humboldt is excited to host their annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK event, Saturday, April 25th, from 12pm to 3pm at Redway Elementary School! Don't miss this fun for the whole family! https://www.facebook.com/events/4237351939868651/

03/27/2026

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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.