I grew up in Sacramento, finished High School in Pasadena, in the US Army (The Third Armored Division --in Germany with Elvis) for 3 years, returned to finish college at UCLA, then Medical School at UCLA. Postgrad. training in San Francisco. Started my private practice in OB/GYN in Marin in 1971 (next July, I will have been with Marin General Hospital for 50 years), retired in 2006, then was elected to the Healthcare District Board in 2008. I am often asked how many babies I have delivered...ans: 16 ton.
Marin Healthcare DistrictCandidate for Director
Harris F. "Hank" Simmonds
Incumbent
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Maintain the integrity and reputation of our new, seismically-safe hospital, MarinHealth Medical Center.
- Keep the Marin Healthcare District focused toward serving our public.
- Increasing the District's outreach for public education (medical issues), improving medical care and attending to emergencies like Covid-19.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Retired OB/Gyn
Director, Marin Healthcare District Board — Elected position (2008–current)
self employed private physician, me (1971–2006)
Chairman, Marin General OB/Gyn Department — Elected position (1987–1989)
Education
UCLA twice, SFGH (general internship), Kaiser Hospital (SF)-OB/Gyn residency — BA (UCLA-1963), MD (UCLA-1967), Zoology, Medicine, OB/GYn (1971)
Community Activities
Active Medical Staff, Marin General Hospital (1971–2006)
Chief-of-Staff, Marin General Hospital Medical Staff (1983–1985)
Board Member, Marin Medical Society (MMS) (1980–1983)
Clinical Instructor, UCSF (1971–1979)
Medical Advisory Board, Planned Parenthood (1971–1978)
Biography
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
- Lee Domanico, CEO, MarinHealth Medical Center (Marin General Hosp.) and Marin Healthcare District
- Ann Sparkman, RN, JD, Marin Healthcare District Board
- Brian Su. MD, Marin Healthcare District Board
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I am not a member of any of our political parties, because I wish my ideas to be totally independant, based on my past experiences and an introspective philosophy. The office for which I am running requires experience, wisdom and loyalty to our institution (MGH). These I have. I am a great believer in personal responsibility, living up to one's potential and helping others. I truly want the best for our community, and I am willing to work toward that goal through the Marin Healthcare District Board for the next 4 years.
