Who We Are

SoHum Health Foundation supports the Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District in providing high quality healthcare services to residents of Southern Humboldt County. Access to modern medical care in Southern Humboldt is a vital part of our community infrastructure and the wellbeing of those we serve, especially to 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

**September 2019** Left to right: Matt Rees, Carolyn Hino-Bourassa, Kevin Jodrey, Corinne Stromstad, Jennifer Gutierrez, Pat Neighbors, Justin Crellin, Cathy Miller, Connie Paul, Carol Ordonez, & Chelsea Brown

Foundation Board Members:

Carolyn Hino-Bourassa, Board Chair
Pat Neighbors, Vice Chair
Justin Crellin, Secretary
Corinne Stromstad, Treasurer
Carol Ordonez
Ross Huber
Kevin Jodrey
Nicholas Vogel
Jennifer Gutierrez
Matt Rees, SoHum Health CEO

Honorary Board Members:

Bea Anderson – Retired Realtor
Michelle Bushnell – District 2 County Supervisor
Linda Candiotti – Southern Humboldt Community Clinic, PA-C
Maggie Carey – Briceland Vineyards, Founder
David Katz and Anne Braak-Katz – Alternative Energy Engineering Solar, Founder
Rip Kirby – The Humboldt Independent, Owner and Retired Publisher
John Porter – Benbow Inn, Managing Partner
Bill Stewart – Blue Star Gas, Chairman of the Board (deceased)
Barb Truitt – Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, former Board Chair
Tina Tvedt Schaible – Redwoods Rural Health Center, Executive Director
Brian Walker – Rotaplast International, Board Emeritus

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