By WKTV Staff
Southridge Behavioral Hospital (SBH), a partnership of Trinity Health Michigan and Universal Health Services (UHS), has announced the appointment of Scott Miles to Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, effective October 2023.
Miles will direct and lead day-to-day operations of SBH. Responsibilities include managing and developing staff to ensure excellence in services and care provided to patients.
The new Southridge Behavioral Hospital, located at 6291 Venture Hills Blvd SW in Byron Center, is under construction and expected to open in 2025.
Miles brings over 24 years of healthcare experience, having served most recently as CEO of Cedar Creek Hospital in St. Johns. Previously, Miles successfully served in several senior leadership roles including Acting CEO of Forest View Hospital (Grand Rapids), Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Forest View, and Interim CEO at Cedar Creek Hospital. Miles has also held Interim/Acting CEO roles for six other hospitals within the UHS enterprise over the past several years.
Miles was awarded the company’s prestigious Chairman’s Council Award for two consecutive years for accomplishments in patient care, outcomes and overall safety.
“I am pleased to join the Southridge Behavioral Hospital team,” said Mr. Miles. “This new hospital is a greatly needed resource within the larger region, and I am excited to be part of a developing collaborative that will carry on the excellent reputation of both parent companies, promote our mission and demonstrate patient-centered care.”
Miles earned his Bachelors degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University in Allendale.
