Volume 5 | Issue 3 | January 19, 2016

What's in This Issue:


1.	Thank you for sharing. Bon Secours Virginia's Values in Action program helped 59 families in Hampton Roads and 106 families in Richmond --- including about 500 children --- have a happier holiday in 2015. Thank you for your generosity and the collaborative work of staffs across BSV, which make this program an integral part of our ministry.
2.	Prepare for a big milestone. Got a preschooler who'll move on to elementary school this year? Plan to attend a Bon Secours Virginia Kindergarten Readiness session. Click here for details and dates.
3.	Help save a life. January is National Blood Donor Month. Find a donation location here.

Recognition Day Honors
the Founding of Bon Secours

On Jan. 24, Bon Secours Health System will observe Recognition Day, commemorating the founding of the congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours in Paris in 1824. On this day, Bon Secours recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the dedicated staff who answered the call to serve by participating in Bon Secours ministries.

Throughout our facilities, Prayer Services and Leadership Rounds will be held and the cafeterias will feature French-themed menus.

Note: Bon Secours' founding date was on Jan. 24. In order to celebrate on a weekday, this year's Recognition Day is on
Jan. 25.

"Recognition Day offers an opportunity to take time to step back and reflect on our calling to this healthcare ministry. I find inspiration from stories that exemplify our being good help to those in need, and this day serves as a reminder to thank our employees for all they do each day. Every person in our ministry is critically important and we are interdependent on one another. What we do matters and we want to honor the sacredness of our work."

--- Pam Phillips, Senior Vice President of Mission, Bon Secours Hampton Roads

"Recognition Day is not only a day to remember the founding of the Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours in 1824, but also (as the title suggests) a day to recognize all Bon Secours employees who advance the ministry into the future. To think that there are thousands of people committed to caring for the poor, sick and vulnerable is clear evidence to me of God's grace in our world --- truly something to celebrate."

--- Andrew Burrichter, Director of Mission,
Bon Secours HealthSource

The Church of France officially recognized the Congregation of Sisters of Bon Secours of Paris in 1827 and Rome issued a similar decree in 1875. The Mother House is still located on the site, purchased in 1833, near the Luxembourg Gardens.

Click here for events in Richmond and Hampton Roads.

Bon Secours Health System Earns Work-Life Seal of Distinction for 2016

World at Work Work-Life 2016 Seal of Distinction Bon Secours Health System has earned the WorldatWork^� Work-Life Seal of Distinction for 2016! The Seal of Distinction salutes organizations that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to creating workplace cultures that support employees at work and at home.

The Seal of Distinction assesses seven categories of work-life effectiveness:

	Caring for dependents
	Health and wellness
	Flexibility
	Financial support and education
	Paid and unpaid time off
	Community involvement
	Workforce experience and engagement

BSHSI also was selected for this award in 2015 --- the first year that the health system applied --- becoming one of only 77 organizations from around the country to earn the distinction.

Congratulations!

Crisis Fund Helps Employees in Need

Did you know? Bon Secours Richmond's Employee Crisis Fund can be a lifeline for those in extreme need. This fund is not for on-going financial issues, but for use in crisis situations. Last year, the fund distributed more than $90,000 to Richmond-area employees.

Learn more about the fund.

W-2 Forms Are On the Way

W-2 Form Mailbox Graphic The IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, is used to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from them during the previous calendar year. Bon Secours Health System's 2015 W-2 forms will be printed and mailed to employees at the end of January.

Plan Your Future with One-on-One Financial Counseling

Fidelity Investments

You've dedicated your professional life to caring for others. Fidelity, our financial planning partner, can help give you the same attention.

Fidelity Workplace Planning and Guidance consultants are ready to help you:

	Manage your retirement savings goals
	Review investment choices
	Build a plan that's easy to put into action

Click here for dates and locations in Richmond and Hampton Roads.

1-2-3-4 Parenting

Learn about stages of child development and how to enhance your child's learning at Bon Secours Family Focus's 1-2-3-4 Parenting Class, beginning Feb. 3. Learn more.

To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.

Make a Plan for Wintry Weather

snowflake All employees are expected to have a reliable way to meet their schedule and patient obligations, even with snow on the ground or inclement weather. Policies can vary from hospital to hospital and within different departments, so it's important to understand your procedure and make plans in advance. Talk with your manager if you have questions or concerns.

Zero to Three ... The Magic of Everyday Moments

This four-week program teaches parents about the key aspects of early childhood development. The next session begins Jan. 27 in Newport News. Learn more.

To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.

Let Us Hear From You

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Good News? We want your stories and photos. Please send to Dawn Trivette.

View Past Issues of Good News

	Make your 2016 wellness resolutions a reality! --- 1-13-16
	Happy New Year --- 1-5-16
	Happy Holidays --- 12-22-15

Virtual Medical Visits Available for Bon Secours Employees and Dependents

Bon Secours 24-7 App Splash Screen Treating a fever, cough, sinus infection, sprains and strains, and more just got easier for Bon Secours employees. Convenient virtual 24/7 medical visits are now as close as your phone, tablet or personal computer with the new Bon Secours 24/7 app. And, if you are covered by a Bon Secours Medical Plan, your copay for a 24/7 virtual visit is just $5.

To begin the enrollment process or download the app, go to Bonsecours247.org. For additional information about the enrollment process for Bon Secours employees, please click here.

Read more about this exciting new offering.

Happy 50^th to St. Mary's Hospital

Religious and community leaders
break ground for St. Mary's Hospital,
which opened in January 1966.

St. Mary's Hospital celebrated its 50^th anniversary on Jan. 9. When it opened in 1966, the facility included 160 beds and a convent on the seventh floor. Today, the hospital has nearly 400 beds.

Read about the major milestone in the Richmond Times-Dispatch in an article published on Jan. 9.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate Changes

Effective Jan. 1, the new mileage reimbursement rate for employees who use their personal vehicles for approved Bon Secours travel is $0.54 per mile. The rate in Concur will be based on the transaction date. Therefore, any report that contains mileage with a transaction date before Jan. 1, 2016, will be reimbursed using the previous rate of $0.575 per mile.

Questions? Contact the Travel and Expense staff or your supervisor.

Get the Most out of 2016

Benefits Books Graphic

Every year, Bon Secours Virginia is recognized for our benefits, family-friendly workplace and emphasis on education. Be sure you're getting the most from our health system.

The Human Resources Operations Center (HROC), staffed by Bon Secours HR professionals, and AskHR service, provide customized access to HR-related information. To get to HROC or AskHR, you can call 804-887-7600 or 855-336-7600; email AskHR@bshsi.org; or go online --- from IRIS or www.bshsi.org, then go to ezAccess/AskHR.

For discounts on a variety of goods and services, check out our Benefits Books for Richmond and Hampton Roads.

Get Screened, Stay Healthy

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Charles Miller, a physician at The Woman's Center at St. Francis Medical Center, explains why a Pap smear is your best defense against this disease.

Active Parenting

Kids don't come with instructions. Learn how to raise happy and successful children with Bon Secours Family Focus's Active Parenting Class, beginning Jan. 25 at Mary Immaculate Hospital and Jan. 26 at DePaul Medical Center.

To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.

What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads, including important information about screenings, and read more about topics including:

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center Achieves American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway To Excellence� Designation

Read Richmond news releases and learn more about stories including:

Health systems team up on project to help the newly insured, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jan. 8