The Family Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka, would
not have been possible without the dreams, planning, and teamwork of the
amazing people of Humboldt County; physicians, community leaders, philanthropic
donors, all coming together to address the challenge of access to primary
care physicians in our area. Through the determination and support of
leaders present and past—including David O’Brian and Hermann
Spetzler—this residency program was created. Since 2019, we have
working together as a patient-centered, clinic-first team, shaping the
best doctors in the most beautiful surroundings.
The Redwood North Coast is a resource rich region that is home to great
beauty, talent and resourcefulness. When challenged with the need for
more family doctors, both physicians and a dedicated community stepped
up to build our residency program. Philanthropy, and commitment combined
with our roll up your sleeves attitude of getting things done kicked into
to gear. We combined exceptionally talented physicians, a progressive
partnership with Open Door clinics and an anchoring commitment from our
hospital and now we welcoming you to the North Coast, Humboldt county.
Where neighbors still help neighbors.
Dennis Leonardi
Dairy Farmer
President, Providence St. Joseph Humboldt Community Board
I am so grateful that Roberta and St Joes created this extraordinary Residency
Program in our small rural community. I and Premier Financial are honored
to have sponsored the first three Laughter is the Best Medicine fundraisers
to support the program. The benefits to the resident doctors, and our
community, are immeasurable. We are committed to continuing our financial
support and our passionate engagement with these new doctors and St Joes in Eureka
Wayne Caldwell, CFP, Founder
Premier Financial Group and Premier Philanthropic
When my husband and I first heard about St. Joseph's executives dreaming
of starting a residency program, we realized this was a game changer for
our semi-rural community. Our need for doctors is great, especially for
family practice doctors, and we felt this was an opportunity to donate
to something that would benefit everybody in our county immeasurably.
The first class of residents has already made a huge impact on us, and
we hope we have made as great an impact on them.
Katherine Wayne, President, St. Joseph Hospital Foundation
Centennial Campaign Co-chair
Greetings from the Redwood Coast! I am so pleased to be able to extend
this warm welcome to you! The community has been involved in supporting
the Humboldt Family Residency Program and is so grateful to St. Joseph
Health--Humboldt and Open Door Community Health Centers for making this
program a reality! The entire community stands ready to assist you as
you help us plot a path to better healthcare.
I wish you the very best. I look forward to meeting you along the way and I hope you choose--as I have--to make Humboldt a place to learn, live, work and play for your entire career.
Connie Stewart, Executive Director of Initiatives
Caifornia State Polytecnnic University Humbolt
Former Arcata Mayor
