Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m., to celebrate the expansion of primary care services at Providence Family Practice at 3302 Renner Dr., Fortuna, CA.
The event featured a ribbon-cutting, guided facility tours and refreshments. Community members were invited to attend and learn more about how the expansion is improving access to care in our region.
The expansion is made possible, in part, by the generous donors of the Eel River Valley through the Providence Redwood Memorial Foundation.
“We are grateful to our donors who helped to make this expansion possible. This expansion in service is a reflection of our commitment to meeting the growing primary health care needs of our community,” says Tracye Williams, chief philanthropy officer for Providence Humboldt County. “We’re excited to welcome more patients and provide them with the care they deserve, close to home.”
The expansion is part of Providence’s ongoing mission to improve health outcomes and ensure timely access to care for families across Humboldt County. With increased capacity and resources, Providence Family Practice is positioned to serve more patients and reduce wait times for appointments.
Heather Kelley, manager of Providence Family Practice, emphasized the impact the expansion will have on local families.
“This growth allows us to better meet the needs of our community by increasing appointment availability and enhancing the patient experience,” Kelley said. “We know how important it is for families to receive primary care close by and without long delays. This expansion helps us deliver on that promise.”
Providence remains committed to investing in local health care infrastructure and strengthening access to high-quality, compassionate care in rural communities.
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About Providence in Humboldt County
Providence is committed to meeting the highest standards in health care delivery while ministering to the needs of the whole person – body, mind and spirit. This commitment to the people of the North Coast is expressed in the Providence’s five core values – Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Integrity. In Humboldt County, Providence operates St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka and Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna and offers a comprehensive network of specialty care and services including a Level III Trauma Center, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Cancer Center Accredited by the Commission on Cancer. The health care ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange began in Humboldt County during the flu epidemic of 1918. The Sisters opened the first St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka in 1920 and committed to continually improving the health and quality of life of the people served. This commitment continues today and has been further defined by the vision of Providence – Health for a Better World.
