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Congratulations to Bon Secours Virginia, named as a 2016 HealthCare's Most Wired health system by Hospitals and Health Networks. The organization commended us for taking steps to reduce cybercrime, effectively using data and making health records more useful.
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 Pokémon Go is a no go in Bon Secours facilities. For reasons of patient and resident safety and privacy, no one is allowed to play Pokémon Go on any Bon Secours campus. Read more.
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 July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The World Health Organization has set a goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. Learn more.
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Supporting Each Other in
Times of Need
Employees at Bon Secours Medical Associates in Virginia Beach recently gathered to support a colleague's wife as she undergoes treatment for cancer.
Knowing that your co-workers have your back --- and that you'd do the same for them --- is an important part of the workplace culture that our health system encourages.
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 College Planning Workshops
Help You Prepare
Is your child or grandchild heading to college in a few years? The Bon Secours Family Centers can help you prepare, with free informative workshops coming soon to Richmond and Hampton Roads. Learn more.
| Sept. 20: | St. Mary's Hospital,
Education Room 159 | | Sept. 27: | St. Francis Medical Center,
Assisi Room | | Oct. 5: | Memorial Regional Medical Center,
Main Conference Room | | Oct. 19: | Rappahannock General,
TBA | | Oct. 25: | Mary Immaculate Hospital,
Auditorium A | | Nov. 2: | Maryview Medical Center,
Conference Room A | | Nov. 9: | DePaul Medical Center,
large conference room in old cancer center |
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We Need Volunteers
 Want to bring a smile to a child's face? Bon Secours Richmond Hope Therapy needs 100 volunteers to help with iCan Bike, a camp for children with special needs, Aug. 8-12 at the University of Richmond.
During the week, campers will learn to ride regular bicycles --- an activity that will help improve their confidence, self-esteem, social interactions with peers and physical fitness.
All you need is a decent pair of sneakers, a positive attitude and a willingness to help change the life of a very special child.
For more information please contact Tunstall Willis or visit www.icanshine.org.
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 Take Control
of Your Health
Free Health Education and Literacy (HEAL) classes are held Wednesdays at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Click here for a list of classes and dates.
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St. Mary's Loves Babies!
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Are you, or do you know, a St. Mary's baby? Post a picture with the hashtag #stmarysbaby and be entered in to win a free St. Mary's 50th Anniversary book.
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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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Open Enrollment Ends This Friday
 Don't miss your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Plans or to dependents covered. Open Enrollment closes this Friday, July 29.
You don't need to take any action if you do not have any changes to make. Your coverage will automatically roll over to the new Plan Year, which begins Sept. 1.
Although Plan changes are minimal, consider whether your current benefits are still the best choice. Learn more about your options.
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 Need More Help?
You can find answers to many of your questions in AskHR's special Open Enrollment section. You can access AskHR one of two ways:
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From work, go to the Bon Secours home page on IRIS (the Bon Secours intranet) and click on ezAccess/AskHR under Quick Links. You must log in using your Bon Secours credentials.
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From home, go to bshsi.org. Click on "For Employees" in the footer of the page. Then click on ezAccess/AskHR. You must log in using your Bon Secours credentials.
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Or call the Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) to speak to an HR representative. Call HROC at 1-855-336-7600 (from the Richmond area, call 804-887-7600).
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Note: You must have two-factor authentication to access ezAccess/AskHR from home.
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An Extra Dose of Value at
Good Health Pharmacies
Don't forget to use the Bon Secours Good Health Pharmacy to save money and time when you fill your prescriptions! Prescription drug costs continue to rise, and our Good Health Pharmacies give employees and their families competitive benefits and services when filling prescriptions.
All of our locations offer employees on Bon Secours medical plans 90-day supplies for the equivalent of two copays, which will continue to be offered with CVS Caremark.
Other offerings vary by location but may include immunizations, over-the-counter discounts, compounding, select generics for just $4 and even delivery to some Bon Secours facilities. "Employees are surprised at how competitive our prices are and all we have to offer them," Amanda Matassa, pharmacist in charge of the newest location, the Good Health Pharmacy at Hanover.
Learn more about the eight Bon Secours Good Health Pharmacies in Virginia by visiting the Richmond or Hampton Roads website and find a location that's convenient for you!
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Are You Ready for Some Football? Football action is back at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Camp. Open practices kick off on Thursday, July 28 and run through Aug. 14.
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Bon Secours Richmond facilities recently held rallies to build excitement for the Redskins' return.
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The schedule features a total of 13 public, free, on-field sessions available to fans, highlighted by Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 13. Redskins players and coaches will be made available to sign autographs and take pictures with fans, schedules permitting.
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STRIDE Program Now
Accepting Applications
Future Leaders! Our STRIDE program is accepting applications through Aug. 8. This development program is a great way to polish the skills you need to move into leadership positions. The application, recommendation template and other informational materials are located on IRIS on the Bon Secours Virginia Human Resources page.
Questions? Contact Lauren White at 757-995-5608.
"What I appreciated most about the STRIDE program was the networking opportunities with other employees from different locations and backgrounds. Hearing about their daily work lives put my daily work in perspective and helped me feel so much closer to BSHSI as a whole. It opened a world of opportunity to me and has helped me visualize my future with BSHSI more clearly."
--- Chelsea Burke,
Content Management Analyst, HROC
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July Is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
According to the World Health Organization, clefts of the lip and palate are the No. 1 birth defect worldwide, occurring in about one in 700 births. Read more about treatment and our team approach.
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Bon Secours Hampton Roads Honored For Improving Community Health
 Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System recently received the 2016 AHA NOVA Award, which recognizes hospitals and health systems for their collaborative efforts toward improving community health.
The winning program, Healthy Communities Initiative, in East Ocean View in Norfolk, is one of only five programs honored by AHA this year. Read more.
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