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
Foundation Board Members:
- Carolyn Hino-Bourassa, Board Chair
- Pat Neighbors, Vice Chair
- Justin Crellin, Secretary
- Corinne Stromstad, Treasurer
- Carol Ordonez
- Kevin Jodrey
- Jennifer Gutierrez
- Matt Rees, SoHum Health CEO
Honorary Board Members:
- Bea Anderson – Retired Realtor
- Michelle Bushnell – Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, Board Chair & Southern Humboldt Community School District, Board Member
- Linda Candiotti – Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, PA-C
- Maggie Carey – Briceland Vineyards, Founder
- David and Annie Katz – Alternative Energy Engineering Solar, Founder
- Rip Kirby – The Humboldt Independent, Owner and Retired Publisher
- John Porter – The Benbow Inn, Managing Partner
- Bill Stewart – Blue Star Gas, Chairman of the Board
- Barb Truitt – Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, former Board Chair
- Tina Tvedt – Redwoods Rural Healthcare Center, Executive Director
- Brian Walker – Rotaplast International, Board Member Emeritus
Past foundation projects:
- SoHum Health Courtyard Beautification
- Wheelchairs for Skilled Nursing Facility Residents
- Purchase of Radiology Digitizer, Coagulation Analyzer, Respiration Monitor, Defibrillator, and other medical equipment as needed
- Remodel of Activity Room for Skilled Nursing Facility Residents
- Infrastructure repairs