SoHum Health - Jerold Phelps Community Hospital

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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.

01/01/2026

SoHum Health's Clinic, Lab, Administrative Offices, Radiology, Optometry, and Garberville Pharmacy will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, in observance of New Year's Day. The Emergency Room will remain open. Happy 2026! 🎇🎩🎆

12/31/2025

The elves showed up at our Skilled Nursing department with some festive hot cocoa for our residents and staff. Wishing a very Happy New Year to all! ☃☕️

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the strength and heart of SoHum and the 75 years of care provided by Jerold Phelps Hospital. We are building towards the next 75 years of rural healthcare, and your year-end tax-deductible gift helps to bring our new hospital to life and ensures emergency, diagnostic and pharmacy services remain close to home. Help support a healthier future for Southern Humboldt and get your tax-deduction before the end of 2025.

12/27/2025

If SoHum Health has been there for you or someone you love, now is a meaningful time to give back by making a tax-deductible donation. Your gift for the end of 2025 will go directly towards constructing the new hospital and strengthen rural healthcare for the future of Southern Humboldt. Every gift large or small makes a real difference!

12/25/2025

SoHum Health's Clinic, Lab, Administrative Offices, Radiology, Optometry, and Garberville Pharmacy will be CLOSED today, December 25th, and tomorrow, December 26th, in observance of Christmas. The Emergency Room will remain open. 🎄❄️☃️

12/23/2025

The Family Resource Center Southern Humboldt hosted its largest-ever Winter Supply Distribution on Friday, December 19 at Redway Elementary School, providing more than $60,000 in food, local produce, gift cards, and laptops to eligible Southern Humboldt families through community partnerships and grants.

Read more about the event contributions on our website!

Image caption: Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center staff bring holiday cheer to local families L to R: Michelle Pogue, CalFresh Outreach; Michelle Kaufmann, Youth Diversion Coordinator; Crystal Wanswick, Cal Poly…

12/22/2025

At SoHum Health, we know that mental health isn't one-size-fits-all. Our licensed Therapists, Tara and Kathy, are here to help you get through the hardships that life brings, in a way that works for you! With in-person and telehealth options for all ages, contact us today, no referral needed, at (707) 923-3921 x1033.
sohumhealth.org/services/behavioral-health

12/19/2025

SoHum Health's Clinic, Lab, Administrative Offices, Radiology, Optometry, and Garberville Pharmacy will be CLOSED on December 25th and 26th, and January 1st. The Emergency Room will remain open.☃️ 🎄🎇

12/17/2025

Happy Holidays from SoHum Health! May your holiday season be filled with lots of ugly sweaters and holiday joy. 🎄❄️⛄️

12/16/2025

The California Wellness Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Southern Humboldt Community Clinic in Garberville. The grant will fund core operating support to provide primary health care services to low-income and uninsured residents of Southern Humboldt, Northern Mendocino, and Southwestern Trinity Counties.

Learn more on our website about how this funding will enable SoHum Health to deliver more personalized care to our community.

12/12/2025

Address

733 Cedar Street
Garberville, CA
95542

Telephone

+17079233921

Website

http://www.sohumhealth.org/

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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.