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 Ga

rberville, 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.

SoHum Health's CT Scan is a low-dose full-body scan that can help identify internal injuries, complex bone fractures, an...
04/19/2026

SoHum Health's CT Scan is a low-dose full-body scan that can help identify internal injuries, complex bone fractures, and even tumors or lesions! Let our trained staff care for you at your next scan. Ask your doctor to send your CT referral to Jerold Phelps! sohumhealth.org/radiology 🩻

Join the at our annual family fun Touch A Truck event happening Saturday, April 25th noon-3 pm at Redway School! Food, ...
04/17/2026

Join the at our annual family fun Touch A Truck event happening Saturday, April 25th noon-3 pm at Redway School! Food, prizes, games, and more, including the annual Fireman's Games! 🚒🚜🚑https://www.facebook.com/events/4237351939868651/

SoHum Health Foundation gathered, shared ideas and delicious food at our annual board retreat. We're looking forward to ...
04/16/2026

SoHum Health Foundation gathered, shared ideas and delicious food at our annual board retreat. We're looking forward to this upcoming year! Find out more about what we do and our upcoming fundraising events at sohumhealthfoundation.org

Exercise classes happening weekly in Redway!
04/15/2026

Exercise classes happening weekly in Redway!

SoHum Health's Mobile Optometry is in Rio Dell today through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Don't put off that eye exam any ...
04/15/2026

SoHum Health's Mobile Optometry is in Rio Dell today through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Don't put off that eye exam any longer! 👓😎🤓

SoHum Health offers imaging and full, walk-in lab services with little to no wait time! Take the short drive down and le...
04/14/2026

SoHum Health offers imaging and full, walk-in lab services with little to no wait time! Take the short drive down and let our trained staff take care of you. We’re also accepting new primary care patients at SoHum Community Clinic!

SoHum Health's Mobile Optometry will be in Rio Dell this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We'll be located at the Resour...
04/13/2026

SoHum Health's Mobile Optometry will be in Rio Dell this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We'll be located at the Resource Center on Wildwood Avenue, offering eye exams, glasses fitting, contact lenses, screenings, and eye treatments! Accepting new Medicare and Partnership VSP patients, call (707) 923-3921 x4010 to get on the schedule!🤓👓🕶🚐😎

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! 😎

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733 Cedar Street
Garberville, CA
95542

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+17079233921

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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.