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Causes: Community Health Systems, Health
Mission: To improve the health of the communities we serve.
Programs: Spectrum health continuing care ("shcc") is the parent corporation and supporting organization for the spectrum health-kent community, spectrum health continuing care center, spectrum health worth services, and visiting nurse services of western michigan. Shcc provides leadership, planning, and funding to assist these organizations in providing medical care to patients, in order to meet the community's needs.
spectrum health hospice, a division of shcc, provides care that is centered on comfort and supported by compassion for those who are experiencing a life-limiting illness and a terminal diagnosis. Our hospice care and support is provided in private homes, long term care facilities, assisted living residences, adult foster care homes and in hospitals. We work diligently with caregivers to ensure quality care is received. Spectrum health hospice serves people of all faiths and backgrounds within our service area, regardless of their ability to pay. We are available to patients and families 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
spectrum health infusion pharmacy services (ships) is a home infusion pharmacy, providing state of the art infusion products, technologies and services. Ships offers a full range of infusion therapies allowing pediatric and adult patients to be treated while recovering in the comfort of their own homes. Our community based services are backed by a team of dedicated pharmacists and nurses, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trusted and local, we collaborate with physicians to ensure exceptional care and establish individualized care plans.