Our Coalition

We Care for the Health of Our Community

Meet our Coalition Members

When was the last time you heard of someone contracting polio? Or coming down with diphtheria? Or smallpox? That’s because doctors and scientists have been able to develop vaccines to protect world-wide populations against these deadly, crippling diseases. Thanks to vaccines, there are at least 14 diseases that most people don’t even think about anymore, unless their child isn’t vaccinated. Vaccines provide protection from disease – it’s really that simple. Diseases and illnesses like tetanus, hepatitis A and B, the common flu, rubella, Hib, measles, whooping cough, pneumococcal disease, rotavirus, mumps, and chickenpox can all be rendered moot thanks to vaccines.

At Humboldt Vax Facts, our number one mission is to help you help your children to stay healthy. How do we do that? By providing clear, relevant information. We seek to promote, inform and drive positive change in the health of our community.

Humboldt Vax Facts exists to deliver bias-free educational resources to Humboldt County residents. Our coalition consists of like-minded organizations providing unique services. We have all worked for the benefit of our shared community for a number of years and with deep roots established here, we have a vision to build awareness by delivering relevant resources and helping parents shoulder the responsibility of making immunization-related decisions.

Get The Facts Today To Keep Kids Healthy Tomorrow!

Coalition Members


Partnership HealthPlan of California

Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) is a nonprofit community-based health care organization that contracts with the state to administer Medi-Cal benefits through local care providers to ensure Medi-Cal recipients have access to high-quality comprehensive cost-effective health care. PHC provides quality health care to approximately 550,000 individuals. Beginning in Solano County in 1994, PHC now provides services to 14 Northern California counties - Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity and Yolo.

Dustin Lyda
Associate Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Email: Dustin Lyda

Amanda Kim
Senior Project Manager
Email: Amanda Kim


North Coast Clinics Network

The North Coast Clinics Network (NCCN) is a network of community clinics and health centers working to promote the health and well-being of the communities in rural, Northern California. NCCN’s members and partners work together to expand access to quality health care – including physical, mental health, and dental care – and improve health outcomes for all people, regardless of their ability to pay.

Tim Rine
Executive Director
Email: Tim Rine
www.northcoastclinics.org


First 5 Humboldt

First 5 Humboldt, together with families and communities, promotes comprehensive, integrated systems of services for early childhood development in order to foster secure, healthy and loving children eager to learn and develop their full potential.

Dan Berman
Administrative Analyst
Email: Dan Berman
www.first5humboldt.org


Humboldt County Health and Human Services

Public Health is engaged in a broad range of activities designed to promote good health. We are here for everyone, from individuals and families to the community as a whole. The Public Health Clinic offers a variety of services, including adult, travel, and child immunizations.

Melinda McLarin, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Supervising Public Health Nurse
Email: Melinda McLarin
www.humboldtgov.org


Humboldt Independent Practice Association

Since 1995 the Humboldt IPA has partnered in delivering quality health care in Humboldt County. The Humboldt IPA provides leadership in working with health plans and health care providers to ensure that medical care is provided in a manner that enhances the public health and promotes access to quality care. Fostering local accountability while providing appropriate, proficient, cost effective medical care benefits the people of our community.

Rosemary Den Ouden
Chief Executive Officer
Email: Rosemary Den Ouden
www.humboldtipa.com


Open Door Community Health Centers

Open Door Community Health Centers provides quality medical, dental, and mental health care and health education to all regardless of financial, geographic, or social barriers. Starting as a single clinic in 1971, Open Door now has community health centers across Humboldt and Del Norte counties serving two thirds of the population of the North Coast.

Erik Salholm
Communications Director
Email: Erik Salholm

Where to get Vaccinated

Childhood immunizations are administered at several locations in Humboldt County. Click here to see a list of locations and hours of operation.

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How to Pay for Immunizations

Resources are available for families who need assistance in paying for childhood immunizations. Learn more about ways to pay for vaccinations.

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