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hanks to a $250,000 matching gift from Premier Financial Group, every donation will be doubled to help bring care, comfort, and improved quality of life to patients and families across Humboldt County.

A new “wind phone” at Hospice of Humboldt in Eureka is giving people a quiet place to reflect, remember and say the words they still wish they could share with loved ones who have died.

The Hurd family made a large donation following the final year of Ben Hurd's Christmas Tree Farms annual sales season. Hospice of Humboldt is deeply grateful to “Ben’s Bunch” and the Humboldt County community for making the final season of Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm a remarkable success, raising $26,179.91 in support of compassionate hospice and palliative care services in our local community. Read more at the Lost Coast Outpost.

For more than 20 years, Dr. John Nelson has been an everyday-hero, serving as our Medical Director and leaving an imprint that will last for generations.

Watch as News Channel 3 shares the exciting announcement that Hospice of Humboldt has earned a 5-star rating on Medicare’s Family Caregiver Survey—the highest possible score.

After the loss of her husband Steve, Kathy Jacoby shared how Hospice of Humboldt’s Home-Based Palliative Care program brought comfort, support, and peace of mind during their final season together.

Hospice of Humboldt has doubled the capacity of its inpatient hospice house from six to twelve private rooms and is preparing to expand its Home-Based Palliative Care program in the year ahead.

Hospice of Humboldt has been serving patients through their end-of-life journey, as well as their loved ones, since 1979. Its Pet Therapy Program started in 2017.

Home-Based Palliative Care is designed for people living with serious illnesses who may still be pursuing treatment or are not ready for hospice.

Learn how former President Jimmy Carter's experience with hospice care is impacting the lives of others.

Karen Ayers, nurse practitioner, speaks to the importance of having an advance directive in place.

In this video, Karen Ayers, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Palliative Care at Hospice of Humboldt, shares how your support helps provide comfort, dignity, and care to individuals and families during life’s most tender moments

In this special Redwood Newsmakers segment on News Channel 3, Ross Rowley sits down with Tia Baratelle to discuss Hospice of Humboldt's Light Up a Life season.

As we recognize National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November, Hospice of Humboldt reflects on the privilege of being welcomed into the homes and lives of the families we serve.

Thanks to vast community support, Hospice of Humboldt has raised $675,000 of the $750,000 goal for its Compassionate Growth campaign, leaving just $75,000 to go.

I first heard of Dude through a staff email stating that one of our patients had a cat who desperately needed foster care as his human was too sick to care for him. Dude had some immediate health issues that made finding a home for him a bit more challenging.

This touching video shares heartfelt testimonials from families who have experienced the compassionate care provided by our hospice services. Hear firsthand from grateful family members as they share their stories of love, support, and comfort during some of life's most challenging times.

Throughout our lives, many of us focus on creating and maintaining good quality of life for ourselves and loved ones.

” The staff of the Hospice Shop Thrift Store in Arcata said that over the past two weeks, representatives for the film have shown up at their store on H Street “at least four to five times.” The crew spent at least an hour at the thrift shop putting together a massive pile of men’s clothing, fitnesswear and some dresses, Tia Baratelle, director of development for Hospice of Humboldt, told SFGATE.

Ross Rowley from Redwood News speaks with Dianne Keating, CEO and Tracy Craig, Clinical Manager about the heartfelt care and services Hospice of Humboldt has provided since 1979.