So Humboldt Comm Hlthcare Dist

Details

Name :

So Humboldt Comm Hlthcare Dist

Address  :

733 Cedar St.

Town  :

Garberville

State  :

California

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

95542

Phone  :

707 923 3921

Web URL  :

Email  :


Description

SHCHD operates a small acute care district hospital Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in southern Humboldt County In some form healthcare has been offered to the people of this community on this location since 1949 The community hospital itself was formed in 1960 which eventually led to the formation of the Healthcare District in 1980

Since that time there have been many changes but the overall mission of the district has remained the same to provide the highest level of quality care possible to serve the varying needs of our diverse population

The hospital received Critical Access Hospital status in March 2002 helping position us for a more sustainable future

District services include an acute care hospital emergency laboratory and radiology services skilled nursing facility and a Rural Health Clinic the Southern Humboldt Community Clinic

With strong community support including a supplemental property tax SHCHD continues its work to assure quality healthcare for residents and visitors alike
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