SoHum Health Foundation is an all-volunteer community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial and outreach support for the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District.
Our vision is three-fold:
- To fund and support facility needs for optimal patient health.
- To complete the capital campaign to build a new hospital.
- To support healthcare initiatives and community grant-making in promoting health and wellness in Southern Humboldt County.
Access to modern medical care is a vital part of our community infrastructure and the wellbeing of those we serve, especially those with the greatest travel challenges. Every minute counts when the unexpected happens. SoHum Health saves lives by delivering the most advanced healthcare technologies possible, including emergency services, radiology, CT, mammography, home health visits, primary care, and skilled nursing.
Gifts to SoHum Health Foundation improve the quality of life for residents of Southern Humboldt, and allow them to live and thrive in the community we all love.
Foundation Members
Foundation Board Members:
- Carolyn Hino-Bourassa, Board Chair – Pharmacist
- Pat Neighbors, Vice Chair – CEO, Vocality Community Credit Union
- Justin Crellin, Treasurer – Self-employed
- Nick Vogel, Secretary – Executive Director, Healy Senior Center
- Corinne Stromstad – District Board Chair, SoHum Health
- Carol Ordonez – Retired
- Ross Huber – Mechanical Engineer, Huber C&D
- Kevin Jodrey – Business Owner
- Jennifer Gutierrez – Operations Manager, SoHum Health
- Matt Rees, MBA – CEO, SoHum Health
Honorary Board Members:
- Bea Anderson – Retired Realtor
- Michelle Bushnell – District 2 County Supervisor
- Linda Candiotti, PA-C – Clinic Provider, SoHum Health
- Maggie Carey – Founder, Briceland Vineyards
- David Katz and Anne Braak-Katz – Founder, Alternative Energy Engineering Solar
- Rip Kirby – Owner, The Humboldt Independent
- John Porter – Managing Partner, Benbow Inn
- Bill Stewart (deceased) – Blue Star Gas
- Barb Truitt – Former Board Chair, SoHum Health
- Tina Tvedt Schaible – Executive Director, Redwoods Rural Health Center
- Brian Walker – Rotaplast International, Board Emeritus
Foundation Staff:
- Chelsea Brown, Development Director – cbrown@shchd.org
- Tia Baratelle, MPA, Major Gifts & Events Director – tbaratelle@shchd.org
- Connie Paul, Outreach Clerk – cpaul@shchd.org
Past Foundation Projects:
- SoHum Health Courtyard Beautification
- Wheelchairs for Skilled Nursing Residents
- Purchase of Radiology Digitizer, Coagulation Analyzer, Respiration Monitor, Defibrillator, and other medical equipment as needed
- Remodel of Activity Room for Skilled Nursing Residents
- Infrastructure repairs
- Purchase of new tablets for Skilled Nursing Residents to keep in touch with family during COVID-19 pandemic