Continuing Care

Spectrum Health Names New Head Of Hospice

Sylvia Simons, RN, MSN, has joined Spectrum Health Hospice as executive director.

Simons will be responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning of Spectrum Health Hospice. She was previously chief operating office for Holland Home. Simons has expertise in the areas of acute care, long term care, home care and hospice.

Simons earned a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Michigan and a master of science in nursing from Grand Valley State University.

Spectrum Health Hospice is the only hospice in Grand Rapids affiliated with a hospital system and staff provide care in hospitals and the community.
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Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan that offers a full continuum of care through its seven hospitals, more than 140 service sites and 560,000-member health plan, Priority Health.’ Spectrum Health’s 14,000 employees, 1,500 medical staff members and 2,000 volunteers are committed to delivering the highest quality care to those in medical need.’ The organization provided $98.6 million in community benefit during its 2007 fiscal year. Spectrum Health has earned more than 50 national awards during the past 10 years.