| Volume 4 | Issue 5 | February 10, 2015 |
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Tomorrow, World Day of the Sick, the Catholic Health Association and ministries across the country will pause for a powerful moment of prayer for the sick and injured, the culmination of the 100 Days of Prayer project. Find out more. | 
Watch this video from Bon Secours Hampton Roads about keeping your blood pressure in check. | 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers tips to stay warm this winter. |
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Be Good to Your Heart ----
And Your Taste Buds
Eating a heart-healthy diet is the key to reducing your risk for heart attack, stroke, heart disease and diabetes.
 In celebration of American Heart Month, Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute has published a free heart-healthy cookbook titled "Good for Your Heart."
In addition to plenty of tips from Bon Secours physicians, you can learn how to cook tasty recipes such as:
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arugula and pear salad (page 35)
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zippy southwest chicken fajita salad (page 47)
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chicken and quinoa soup (page 57)
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pumpkin bisque (page 66)
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cumin-rubbed salmon (page 103)
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mustard-grilled red snapper (page 111)
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twenty-minute chicken creole (page 126)
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pumpkin spice smoothie (page 167)
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Download the free e-cookbook or click here for more information.
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Here are some tips for healthy eating from the cookbook:
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"Replace mayonnaise or
other creamy dressings with avocados. Avocados have healthy fats, fiber and plenty
of nutrients."
--- Dr. Thomas J. Hoffmier Cardiologist
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"A healthy plate is half fruits and vegetables, one quarter whole grains and one quarter lean protein. Try to make all of your meals look this way to ensure you are eating healthy."
--- Dr. Chad McKenzie
Vascular Surgeon
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History, Healing and Hope
Richmond Community Hospital's Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Committee will present its annual Speaker Series to observe Black History Month.
All sessions are free and open to the public. Click here for a schedule.
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In Her Own Words
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"I have an opportunity to witness our values in action every day. Our employees frequently invest in one another and the community we serve. We have a community garden to feed the hungry, we have nurses completing mission trips to serve those less fortunate, our Mission leaders remain involved in assisting our needy employees on a grassroots level, and there is always an opportunity to volunteer in a meaningful way to attend to the community at large."
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Know Someone Who Needs to Improve English Skills? The Bon Secours Family Focus offers English as a Second Language (ESL) adult literacy classes. These classes provide opportunities for adult learners to understand, speak, read and write English proficiently. Our adult learners also will have the chance to participate in financial literacy, health literacy, GED and citizenship courses.
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For information, contact
MaLuisa Castro at 757-886-6704.
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What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads, and check out news coverage including:
Read Richmond news releases and learn more about stories including:
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Let Us Hear From You
 Do you have a story idea for
Good News? We want your stories and photos. Please send to
Dawn Trivette.
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Bon Secours Has Heart
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Bon Secours Virginia is committed to respecting the diversity of our patients and our employees. Read about some of the great programs our Office of Cross-Cultural Services offers to raise awareness around the cultural diversity of our community.
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Going Red for an Important Cause
 Employees from Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center joined co-workers from across Virginia in wearing red on Friday, Feb. 6, as part of National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women.
Heart disease and stroke kill one in three women, yet it's 80 percent preventable. Learn more.
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RoboDocs On the Go
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Bon Secours Virginia uses telemedicine to ensure that our patients have access to the care they need at all hours. Read this story about RoboDocs in this month's issue of Hampton Roads Health Journal.
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The Surgical Review Corporation recently designated the Bon Secours Surgical Weight Loss Center at Maryview Medical Center as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. In addition, general and bariatric surgeons Gregory Adams, Elizabeth Barrett and Eric DeMaria, with Bon Secours Surgical Specialists, have achieved Surgeons of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. 
