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NORTH OTTAWA COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR EXTENDED CARE SERVICES DIVISON
Dan Holwerda Brings 30 Years of Industry Expertise to NOCHS

North Ottawa Community Health System (NOCHS) today announced the appointment of Dan Holwerda as Chief Operating Officer of its Extended Care Services (ECS) division. A seasoned healthcare executive with experience in senior care, behavioral health and acute care, Holwerda will be responsible for overseeing all activities and business lines of NOCHS’ ECS division.

Holwerda, who has more than 30 years experience in the healthcare industry, joins NOCHS after serving as the COO of Providence Life Services for the past three years. In this role, he managed all revenue producing operations for the organization, which is one of the nation’s largest providers of services to seniors, including skilled nursing, assisted/independent living, home care and hospice.
“We are excited to welcome Dan to our organization,” said Shelleye Yaklin, President and CEO of NOCHS. “As our organization continues its growth, his expertise in operations, strategic planning and new business development will provide us with the leadership we need to expand our services while continuing to strengthen our operations.”

Shortly after receiving his Business Degree from Dordt College and Master’s in Business Administration from Iowa State University, Holwerda joined Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids (Mich.), where he worked in a variety of management positions during his 24 year tenure with the organization – including the last 13 years as President and CEO. In 2006, he left Pine Rest to join Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming (Mich.) as the hospital’s Executive Vice President and COO.
“North Ottawa Community Health Systems has developed a national reputation for providing exceptional healthcare services and I’m eager to join the organization’s forward-thinking executive team,” said Holwerda. “I look forward to relocating back to West Michigan, where I spent the majority of my professional career, and working with many of the professionals I had the good fortune of working with in the past.”