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Focus on: Stars & Stripes ERG
Bon Secours Virginia is proud to support former and active military personnel. One way we do this is through our Stars & Stripes Employee Resource Group (ERG). Its goals include:
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To promote and enhance employee engagement thru active participation in support of those who've served our country throughout our facilities as well as in the communities we serve.
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To increase recruitment and retention of veterans and others through our supportive actions.
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To explore new ideas of partnering with our military community, reinforcing our mission of "Good Help to Those In Need."
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To provide volunteer opportunities in support of our active and veteran military service members and their families.
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Volunteering at the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center and holding drives for the Richmond Fisher House, which supports veteran's families while they receive treatment at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, are just some of the ways our employees work together to make a difference.
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As we celebrate Memorial Day,
remember to thank veterans for their
service and to remember those who gave
their lives for our country.
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| Do you have a loved one in the military? We'd love to hear about their service and run a photo in an upcoming issue of Good News. Please send information to Dawn Trivette. |
"We are so proud of our service men and women, prior and present, that we felt the need to give back," said Gary Alston, chair of the ERG. "We have five platforms established to do just that: Community Outreach, Troop Outreach, Veterans Views, Celebrate & Honor, and Enlist & Engage. We're at our best when we're helping others, so please consider joining one or more of our teams."
| Read about a special program sponsored by Bon Secours that honors high school students who will enter the military. |
Look for more communication soon regarding Stars & Stripes events. Meanwhile, if you would like to know more about the Stars & Stripes ERG, email Gary Alston. Learn more about ERGs. |
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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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More Blood Drives Scheduled as
Employees Rally to Donate
In our recent Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Mary's Hospital, we hoped to receive 40 units of blood. But at the end of the day, employees donated more than 58 units! Those precious donations of blood represent saved lives. Thank you to all who donated.
"All Richmond-area hospitals depend on the American Red Cross for our blood supplies so it is important that we support Red Cross blood donation efforts," said Jim Godwin, vice president of Human Resources, Bon Secours Virginia. "Our employees' ongoing generosity will ensure that our patients get the blood they need when they need it."
Our next blood drive will be June 24 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767, visit www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: memorial, or download the free Red Cross Blood Donor app. Save time by pre-registering with RapidPass at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass. Walk-ins are also welcome, but may have wait time. Everyone who donates will be entered to win a grand prize.
Each pint of blood you donate can save up to three lives.
Check out these other upcoming blood drive dates:
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July 21: St. Mary's Hospital 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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July 22: St. Mary's Hospital 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Sept. 16: Memorial Regional Medical Center
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Nov. 4: Memorial College of Nursing
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Bereavement Center Launches
Life Event Café
The Bon Secours Hampton Roads Bereavement Center recently launched the Life Event Café, a new service for the community that offers an opportunity for individuals to come together to discuss losses.
"The Life Event Café offers a setting in which anyone who wants to talk about loss can feel comfortable discussing those issues as we share coffee and cake together," said Beth Pile with the center. "In addition, professionals such as health care workers, insurance specialists and chaplains can come together to discuss ways in which they support others who are dealing with loss."
For more information, call 757-737-2287.
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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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 A calendar reminder: The Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) will be closed Memorial Day, May 30. Bon Secours salutes those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. | | 2. |
Time's running out. High school seniors in Richmond and Hampton Roads may apply for the Amber Nease Scholarship award, given each year to an employee's child or grandchild for exceptional community service. The deadline to apply is June 1.
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 BSHSI Honored for Support of Multicultural Women
 For the second year in a row, the Bon Secours Health System earned recognition on the Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women list, placing in the Top 25 nationally.
The magazine honors companies for cultivating a workplace climate that advances and supports minority women. Of particular note, according to Working Mother, is that Bon Secours boasts leading-edge programs to hire more women of color and ensure their careers progress as far as possible.
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Celebrating 50 Years in Bernardine Franciscan Order
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Sister Bernard
Marie Magill
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Sister Bernard Marie Magill, OSF, MS, MA, BCC, director of Mission at Mary Immaculate Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Nursing Center, and director of the Bon Secours Hampton Roads Bereavement Center, is celebrating 50 years as a member of the Bernardine Franciscan order.
She recently commemorated her milestone anniversary by renewing her vows during Mass, joined by a group of family, friends and coworkers. Look for an upcoming profile in Good News.
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Coming Soon: Scholarship
Program Details
Bon Secours has created its Next Generation Scholarship Program to support the personal growth of our employees' children, grandchildren and legal dependents.
The $1,000 scholarship can assist with tuition for college and/or career training. The application period opens on June 1, and the deadline to apply is June 30.
Look for complete details about how to apply in the HR newsletter on June 7.
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Rockin' on the Avenue
They came, they rocked. The Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House on the campus of St. Mary's Hospital held its second annual Rockin' on the Avenue event last week. The event raised funds for and awareness of the great help our Guest House provides. Watch an interview with Guest House Executive Director Lisa Patten.
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Get Care When and Where You Need It
Sometimes our employees need good help, too, and the Bon Secours Good Health Clinics are there to provide it. Serving Bon Secours employees and their family members, retirees, volunteers, board members, MOB staff and affiliated staff, the clinics offer:
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Urgent walk-in care
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Health screenings
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Referrals to wellness programs
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Medication management
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Referrals to health coaching, counseling, education and support
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Physician and specialist referrals
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Bon Secours Richmond
Good Health Clinic
St. Mary's Hospital 804-977-8915
Bon Secours Hampton Roads
Good Health Clinic
Maryview Medical Center 757-738-1906
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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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