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| Volume 5 | Issue 19 | May 10, 2016 |
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Thank you for participating in the 2015 Employee Engagement survey. Your responses will help guide our health system. Look for results coming soon.
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The 2016 Bon Secours Colon Cancer Awareness 5K raised more than $27,000 to help local colon cancer patients via the Bon Secours Maryview Foundation Cancer Fund. The event drew 419 participants!
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We're Celebrating National Nurses Week
You'd make Florence Nightingale proud.
As we celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Bon Secours celebrates our dedicated team of nurses who serve our patients every day of the year. This year's theme is "Culture of Safety, It Starts with You." Click here to read the Florence Nightingale pledge. Thank you, nurses, for all you do.
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National Nurses Week ends on May 12,
Florence Nightingale's birthday.
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It's Also National Hospital Week
National Hospital Week runs May 8-14, and the 2016 theme is "Health Care from the Heart."
According to the American Hospital Association, "National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals and the men and women who support the health of their communities through dedication and compassionate care from the heart. Thanks to our committed and dedicated healthcare professionals for their many acts of 'caring from their hearts' each and every day."
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 Congratulations!
Top Workplaces 2016 Honors
Bon Secours Richmond
 Bon Secours Richmond is a top place to work! The health system was honored last week at the Top Workplaces 2016 event, in an award program conducted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Workplace Dynamics.
Workplace Dynamics surveyed employees about numerous topics affecting workplace life, from pay and benefits to training and work-life balance. Employers who scored the highest locally --- and met national benchmarks --- made the finalist list.
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Family Centers Play Part
in Reducing Abuse and Neglect
The Bon Secours Family Centers drew attention to National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in April with several activities. Children and staff all wore blue one day to signal support, and parents were invited to make calming jars to use at home in stressful situations. Reducing stress is one of the topics highlighted during the month.
To culminate the month's activities, students in our Family Centers raised awareness while having fun with a parade of blue pinwheels.
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Happy 2nd Birthday to HROC
The Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) in Richmond marked its second birthday on May 5. Employees paused to celebrate a year of providing great service to our health system.
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A Rockin' Fundraiser for Guest House
The second annual Rockin' on the Avenue celebration, a fundraiser for the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House. will take place on May 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will feature live music, food, drink and a silent and live auction. Click here to purchase tickets. For more information, contact Lisa Patten, executive director, at 804-281-8521. |
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St. Mary's to Hold Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeves on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Blood Drive.
Make an appointment here or call 800-733-2767 (sponsor code is stmarys). Remember to drink plenty of water, eat a good meal, and bring a photo ID with date of birth.
Hint: Save time on the day of the drive by pre-registering with RapidPass.
Look for additional blood drive details in future newsletter.
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Family Centers Need Teen Volunteers
Youths age 13 to 15 may volunteer in the Family Centers in Richmond. To apply, contact the Family Center most convenient to you. Teen volunteers assist with games, lesson planning, art projects, story time and more. Teens earn volunteer service hours and will enjoy a special recognition banquet at the end of the summer.
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HealthStream Gets New Look
Last week, HealthStream got a fresh new look and feel with a system that is easier to navigate and more intuitive. To get a glimpse of the new system, log on and click on "preview mode" at the top of the "My Learning" page.
Want to learn more? Check out the short course videos available to self-enroll. After logging in to HealthStream, click on "My Connections." Then, under "What's New," click on one of the four videos.
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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 more about topics including:
Read Richmond news releases and read stories including:
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Bon Secours Richmond
Breaks Ground for New Center
Bon Secours Richmond and community partners gathered last month to celebrate beginning construction of Parsley's Center for Healthy Communities.
The Center, scheduled to open in September, will have three main components:
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A commercial kitchen that will serve as headquarters for Class-A-Roll, our mobile
learning kitchen;
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A coffee shop run by Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT), which will employ neighborhood youth and be the centerpiece of CHAT's entrepreneurship program;
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A group health and community room, which will offer group-based health and wellness therapies and be open to the public as meeting space for neighborhood groups.
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Join Colleagues at the
Corporate 4-Miler in Richmond
Whether you're a serious runner or just want to have some fun, join your Bon Secours colleagues for the 2016 Connects Corporate 4-Miler on June 9 at Innsbrook Office Park. Click here for information about joining the Bon Secours team, or learn more about the event.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Miller.
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Bon Secours Hailed as Leader in Health Care Equality
Each of Bon Secours' 15 hospitals has been recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.
The findings were part of HRC Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index 2016, an annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related to LGBT patients, visitors and employees.
Bon Secours hospitals earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients, and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing the quality health care and respect they deserve.
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Emerging Leaders ERG Hosts Intergenerational Panel
The recently launched Bon Secours Emerging Leaders Employee Resource Group (ERG) will host an Intergenerational Panel on May 11 from 4:30- 6 p.m., featuring seven employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will discuss how thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
The panel will be broadcasted via live stream technologies and a three-way video/teleconference. Virginia employees can see the live stream and participate at the St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium in Richmond or Maryview Medical Center Conference Room A in Portsmouth.
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Bro. Art Caliman, senior vice president of Sponsorship, HSO
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Dr. Samuel Ross, chief executive officer, Baltimore
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Sean Ballard, director of HR Strategy and Planning, CAO, HSO
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Mike Brozic, director of Finance, Baltimore
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Danielle Jorden-Ellis, director of Human Resources, Baltimore
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Rupal Thakkar, senior project administrator, Hampton Roads
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Conrad Simmons, project manager, HSO
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Donation to Help Grieving Children
The JoAnn Webb Family Foundation recently donated $75,000 to support Mikey's Camp, a part of Bon Secours' Kidz N Grief program. The funds will enable continuing support for children in the Hampton Roads area who have experienced the loss of a family member or friend.
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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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