Humboldt Independent Practice Association Chief Medical officer Candy Stockton has been confirmed by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to serve as Humboldt County’s Public Health Officer. She is slated to begin the new post July 18. “Having spent years practicing medicine in rural Northern California has given me a deep understanding of the challenges […]
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Officials Say Testing Supply Shortage Will Likely Continue Amid Omicron Surge
The COVID-19 testing supply shortage will more than likely continue throughout the Omicron surge, which is expected to peak locally in one or two weeks, Humboldt County Health Officer Ian Hoffman said during a press conference today. “The big take home is if you are having trouble finding supplies, know that you are not alone, […]
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UPDATED: Hoffman Announces Resignation as Health Officer
Humboldt County Health Officer Ian Hoffman announced during his COVID-19 update this morning before the board of supervisors that he will be resigning from the job effective March 4. Hoffman stepped into the job last December, taking over for Teresa Frankovich, who announced in September of 2020 she’d be stepping back from her duties, saying […]
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Health Officer Reinstates Mask Mandate in Humboldt as Cases Skyrocket
Humboldt County Health Officer Ian Hoffman announced at a press conference this afternoon that he is reinstating a countywide mask order requiring facial coverings in indoor public spaces, effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The announcement comes amid a surge in local cases that officials believe is being fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant, with 82 […]
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Ian Hoffman is Humboldt County’s Next Health Officer, Pending Supes’ Approval
Ian Hoffman will be Humboldt County’s next health officer, pending the Board of Supervisor’s confirmation Tuesday. In a press release, the Joint Information Center said Hoffman is expected to step into the role recently vacated by Teresa Frankovich, who stepped down Tuesday after holding the position since January. Hoffman holds a medical degree and a […]
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Humboldt Begins Health Officer Hiring Process
Humboldt County has officially begun the process of finding its next health officer, having posted the job opening and set dates for candidate interviews next month. Health Officer Teresa Frankovich, who stepped into the then part-time position in January before the COVID-19 pandemic morphed it into one of the most high-profile, important and intensive jobs […]
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Hoopa Sees 4 New COVID Cases
The Hoopa Valley Tribal Office of Emergency Services COVID-19 Incident Management Team reported four new COVID-19 cases at the K’ima:w Medical Center today, the first in more than a week, bringing the total to 50. Today’s report states there are five “active” case and 45 are considered “recovered.” A message from Hoopa Health Office Eva […]
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Frankovich: Resignation About Family, Not Bullies
At a media availability today following the announcement of her intent to resign as Humboldt County’s health officer, Teresa Frankovich said she intends to stay in the role until the Board of Supervisors finds a full-time replacement. “My intent is to be part of this response ongoing,” she said, adding that she plans to stay […]
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County Health Officer Frankovich Resigns
County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has submitted her resignation, saying it was a “difficult decision.” Frankovich, like many in her position during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been the target of backlash over restrictions aimed at protecting the public as well as praised for her calm, measured approach to the challenges of an unprecedented time. (Read […]
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Shelter in Place Order is ‘Law of the Land;’ Here’s What it Means
Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal would like to remind local residents that the shelter-in-place order that Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich authorized early this morning is “the law of the land” and mandatory. The order is a legal order issued under California law; violating it is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine, imprisonment or […]