| Volume 4 | Issue 47 | November 24, 2015 |
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| | 1. |  Plan accordingly. Remember the Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26 and 27. | | 2. |  Did you check your mailbox? If you didn't recently receive a special envelope from Bon Secours, please notify your supervisor. | | 3. |  Share your voice. Our health system is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment. Please encourage family, friends and neighbors to participate in the brief survey. We want to understand and address our community's health care needs. |
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Reflecting on Gratitude
 How often do we stop to say "thank you"? As people of faith, we journey through life, sharing our expedition with family and friends. However, the only one who has been present with us this entire pathway has been, and will be, God.
It's the promise of life. The "I Am" stays with us --- always. While we are often only aware of a loving God in time of crises, God remains patient and present, waiting for us to call upon  His sacred name. For this, we should remain ever grateful.
Let us gain insight from the words of a Dominican Mystic, Meister Eckhart, who wrote in the 13th century: "If the only prayer you ever say is 'Thank You'...that will suffice."
Thank you.
--- Alex Garvey, Vice President of Mission and Ethics
Bon Secours Hampton Roads
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 Cancer Institute at DePaul
Uses New Radiation Therapy
The Cancer Institute at DePaul recently treated its first patient successfully with AccuBoost®, a new, noninvasive procedure for women with early stage breast cancer. The Cancer Institute is the only program in Hampton Roads to offer this technology, which prevents disease reoccurrence using this mammography-guided, noninvasive form of brachytherapy radiation treatment that is employed as a final or boost radiation dose directed to the tumor cavity.
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 Let Fidelity Help with Retirement Goals
Planning for your financial future can be a challenge. As the financial partner for Bon Secours employees, Fidelity Investments has dedicated Workplace Planning and Guidance Consultants who are ready to help you:
 | Manage your retirement savings goals | | Review investment choices | | Build a plan that's easy to put into action |
For the upcoming schedule of one-on-one meetings and to schedule your appointment at your location, please visit netbenefits.com/bshsi or call 800-642-7131. Appointments are required.
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Shape Up at In Motion
Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance offers a holistic fitness program at a discount to fellow employees of Bon Secours. The knowledgeable staff will coach and motivate you to improve yourself by helping you build a stronger, leaner body. Learn more.
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Participate in Values in Action
 Help your colleagues in need feel the hope, celebration and spirit of the holiday season. Employees in need can request it confidentially, and employees and departments can sign up to sponsor a family. Learn more.
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IRS Announces 2016 Deferral Limits
Elective deferral limits for 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement plans will remain at $18,000 for 2016. For those over age 50, the catch up contribution limit will continue at $6,000 for a maximum contribution of $24,000.
Employees wishing to change deferral limits for 2016 or set up a new account should log onto netbenefits.com/bshsi or call 800-343-0860. If you choose to make the maximum annual deferral election up to the IRS limits, remember to choose the closest whole percent to the deferral limits based on your salary and round up if necessary. Note that your contributions will be automatically stopped once the maximum deferral amount is reached.
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The Family Center at Memorial Regional Medical Center dedicated its library on Nov. 20 in memory of Cristian Bridges, 2, a student who was tragically killed earlier this year in an automobile accident. More than 30 family, friends and co-workers attended the ceremony. Employees and friends generously donated 471 books and more than $260 to purchase new books for the library to honor Cristian, whose favorite book was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
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Special Pricing for Employees
Bon Secours In Motion is offering a limited-time special for employees to train at our Boo Williams facility in Hampton for $60 a month. Learn more.
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What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads, including important information about screenings, and read 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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