Mad River Community Hospital

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Mad River Community Hospital

78-bed, acute care medical facilities. Locally owned, independently operated, community hospital.

We are a locally owned and operated hospital located in Arcata, Ca.

11/29/2025

Get in the holiday spirit with free tree-lighting events:

Wednesday, 12/3, 5-7p at Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitors Center – featuring treats, hot drinks, caroling and Santa.

Saturday, 12/6. 5:30p, Willow Creek - Holiday Tree Lighting Festival & Parade. Parade starts at 5:30, tree lighting countdown starts at 6:30, holiday movies start at 7. Food and drink available.

Saturday, 12/6, 5p, Rio Dell – Tree Lighting & Fire Truck Parade. Tree lighting at 5:30. Featuring Santa, refreshments and activities for kids.

Sunday, 12/7 4-7p in Ferndale – see the world’s tallest living Christmas tree light up. There’s always fun to be had in downtown Ferndale. Go early and make an afternoon of it.

11/28/2025

Shop small, save BIG this Small Business Saturday! 💙🛍️

While you're supporting Arcata's amazing local businesses, don't forget to stop by the MRCH Volunteer Gift Shop for a thoughtfully curated selection of unique gifts. From cozy comfort items to locally-made treasures, you'll find something special for everyone on your list. And right now, you can save 25% on the entire store (except for See’s Candy and clearance)!

Here's the best part: Every purchase helps fund scholarships for local students and our staff's continuing education. When you shop our gift shop, you're investing in better healthcare for our entire community.

Shop local. Give thoughtfully. Support healthcare heroes. That's a gift that keeps on giving! 🎁

Can’t make it tomorrow? Sale continues until Friday, December 5 – but hurry in for the best selection. We’re open 8:30-4:00 PM Monday-Wednesday, 8:30-7:00 PM Thursday, 8:30-4:00 PM Friday and 12:00-3:00 PM Saturday.

11/27/2025

Grateful for the trust you place in us to care for your health. Grateful for our dedicated staff who serve with compassion. Grateful for the beautiful Humboldt County community we call home. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and good health! 🦃🍂

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, mix in some movement with your feast! Bundle up and explore our stunning Humboldt outdoors. Take the whole family for a walk along the coast, toss around a football with the kids, or start a new tradition with a family bike ride around your neighborhood.

Our beautiful redwoods and beaches are the perfect backdrop for making memories AND burning off that extra slice of pie. Your body (and mood) will thank you!
What's your favorite way to stay active during the holidays? Share below!

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving week - the perfect time to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? Are you getting enough sleep? Managing stress okay? Any nagging health concerns you've been ignoring? The holidays are more fun when you're feeling your best, so don't brush off that persistent cough or skip medications because you're "too busy."

11/25/2025

Holiday travel is stressful. Choose kindness — it makes the whole journey easier.

• Snacks = kindness to your future hangry self
• Buffer time = kindness to people taking care of you and the ones behind you in line
• Breathe + move = kindness to your nervous system
• Smiles + patience = big kindness to yourself and everyone around you

Safe travels, Humboldt! 🧡

11/25/2025

Sharing your famous casserole this Thanksgiving? Let's keep it delicious AND safe! 🥘🌡️

The 2-Hour Rule is your holiday helper: Don't leave perishable foods at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour if it's over 90°F).

Quick food safety checklist for potluck pros:
✅ Keep hot foods HOT (above 140°F) – use slow cookers or warming trays
✅ Keep cold foods COLD (below 40°F) – pack with ice or frozen gel packs
✅ Use a food thermometer – turkey should reach 165°F
✅ Pack serving utensils for each dish
✅ When in doubt, throw it out!

Sharing good food safely means more happy memories and fewer tummy troubles. Your Emergency Department staff thanks you! 😊

11/24/2025

25% off everything, except See’s Candy and clearance items! Get the perfect gift for everyone on your list at our Friends & Family sale, now until December 5. Volunteer Shop profits support scholarships for local students and continuing education for hospital staff.

We’re open 8:30-4:00 PM Monday-Wednesday, 8:30-7:00 PM Thursday, 8:30-4:00 PM Friday and 12:00-3:00 PM Saturday.

11/21/2025

Trying to give your kids the holiday you never had? That's beautiful. Exhausting yourself to do it? That's not healing—it's harming. 💔➡️❤️

Many of us parent from our wounds, especially during the holidays. But in trying to heal your inner child, you might be wounding your actual children with your stress, exhaustion, and impossible standards. Remember: “Different from your childhood” doesn’t require “perfect”.

The healing truth: You already broke the cycle by caring this much. That's enough. YOU are enough.

Give yourself now what you needed then: grace, acceptance, and permission to be human.

What childhood holiday wound are you ready to stop passing on? 💚

11/20/2025

Today is National Rural Health Day, and we're celebrating the heart of rural healthcare – our incredible team! 🏥💚

From our emergency room heroes working through the night to our primary care providers who know your family by name, our staff embodies what rural healthcare is all about: neighbors caring for neighbors.

Thank you to every nurse, doctor, technician, and team member who chooses to serve our Humboldt community. You don't just provide healthcare – you provide it with the personal touch that makes Mad River Community Hospital special.

Your dedication keeps Humboldt healthy, and we couldn't be prouder!

11/19/2025

Your workout routine is about to get hijacked by holiday chaos. And that's normal! But movement doesn't have to disappear completely. Park farther away while shopping, take a walk after dinner, stretch while watching football. Even 10 minutes counts. The goal isn't maintaining your summer fitness level - it's just not losing momentum entirely.

11/19/2025

"Everyone feels down in winter" might be the most dangerous myth about Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Winter Blues:
• Mild energy dip
• Wishing for spring
• Still enjoying activities
• Manageable with self-care

Seasonal Affective Disorder:
• Significant impairment in daily life
• Withdrawing from people you love
• Unable to concentrate at work/school
• Sleep and appetite dramatically changed
• Hopelessness that feels crushing
• Physical symptoms (heaviness in limbs)
• Happens every fall/winter

When we minimize SAD as "winter blues everyone has," people don't seek help. But SAD is a subtype of major depression. It's real, it's biochemical, and it's treatable.

Know someone struggling? Share this post. Sometimes seeing it in writing gives people permission to seek help. 💙

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