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| Volume 5 | Issue 34 | August 30, 2016 |
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Celebrating Scholarship
Bon Secours helps employees,
families achieve their goals
Bon Secours Virginia congratulates the winners of the 2016 Next Generation Scholarship awards for children, grandchildren and legal dependents of employees. "The candidates for scholarships were among the most accomplished students, making the committee's decision a very difficult one," said Freda Cavallaro, vice president of HR Operations and Compensation.
In Virginia, 23 college students pursuing degrees were selected to receive the $1,000 scholarships. They include:
 | Samantha Lay, dependent of Nickie Enos, who will attend the University of Virginia | | Alina Nguyen, dependent of Linh Nguyen, who will attend the University of Virginia | | Stephen Holtz, dependent of Amy Holtz, who will attend Virginia Commonwealth University | | Colby Woodlief, dependent of Linda Wells, who will attend Virginia Tech | | Jordan Smithson, dependent of Michele Smithson, who will attend James Madison University | | Vernell Anderson, dependent of Ronda Crowner, who will attend Old Dominion University | | Catherine Bowling, dependent of Laura Bowling, who will attend Christopher Newport University | | Charlotte Hennessy, dependent of Patricia Hennessy, who will attend the University of Virginia | | Logan Shearon, dependent of Stephen and Rebecca Shearon, who will attend Campbell University | | Chris Younkin, dependent of Merle Younkin, who will attend Tidewater Community College/ Old Dominion University | | Siddarth Ajith, dependent of Sindhu Ajith, who will attend the University of Virginia | | Kourtney Matthews, dependent of Theresa Matthews, who will attend Clemson University | | Pamela Caburian, dependent of Emelito Caburian, who will attend Virginia Commonwealth University | | Annmarie Fallon, dependent of Karen Fallon, who will attend Virginia Commonwealth University | | Brittany Woychak, dependent of Carol Woychak, who will attend Virginia Military Institute |
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Last chance to get splashed. Did you know you could receive up to $1,000 for referring a new employee to Bon Secours Virginia? Tomorrow's the last day of Bon Secours' Splash for Cash program.
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 September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. | | 3. |
Plan ahead. The Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.
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| Michaela Dahl, dependent of Julie Dahl, who will attend the University of Virginia | | Kaelyn Benton-Hooker, dependent of Cynthia Benton, who will attend Virginia Commonwealth University | | Amy Cochran, dependent of James Cochran, who will attend the University of Virginia | | Claire Guertler, dependent of Catherine Guertler, who will attend James Madison University | | Bishnu Dahal, dependent of Ram Dahal, who will attend the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | | Carleigh Conroy, dependent of Deborah Conroy, who will attend West Virginia University | | Joshua Long, dependent of Angela Long, who will attend Christopher Newport University | | Ryan Godlewski, dependent of Jennifer Godlewski, who will attend Virginia Tech |
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Let's Celebrate Our Unit Champions
Bon Secours Virginia appreciates our Unit Champions; they're vital parts of our mission of providing good help. Recently, our health system feted them in recent events in Richmond and Hampton Roads. About 85 Richmond employees and 45 Hampton Roads employees had a ball bowling last month.
"Unit Champions are a vital part to the success of our organization's engagement and they deserve some time to reflect on all their hard work throughout the year," said Christa Tyler, manager of BSV HealthSource/Ambulatory Care Service Excellence, one of the event's organizers.
"The Unit Champions are a group of highly engaged people who help keep morale high in their areas and also help communicate important information. Unit Champions also assist with engagement activities in the hospital," explained Peggy Frizzell, service excellence director at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
"I wanted to let you know what a great time I had," said Bon Secours Richmond Financial Analyst Tracy Dixon. "I was a little apprehensive since I didn't really know anyone, and I haven't picked up a bowling bowl in over 15 years! The location was great, everyone seemed to have a great time."
 Photo credit: Christa Tyler |
 Plan Ahead for Your Child's College Bon Secours has announced dates for this year's College Planning Workshops, offering a way for families to prepare for the realities of obtaining and paying for a college education. Click here for a list of dates. Each workshop will cover the following topics: | college application process | | explanation of forms | | comparison of in-state and out-of state, private and public colleges and universities | | financial expectations | | financial planning |
According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges and $23,893 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. |
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Focus on Diversity & Inclusion
Bon Secours Health System will hold its annual Diversity & Inclusion summit today and tomorrow. This year's theme is Diversity & Inclusion at the Next Level: Connecting Mind, Body and Spirit."
In the spirit of inclusivity, the D & I team is incorporating social media. Look for this year's hashtag, #BonSecoursOurGifts, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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 Child Support in Virginia:
A Brief Overview
 How does child support work in Virginia? What happens if a parent is owed child support? How is this enforced? Mark Davis of the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, presented "Child Support in Virginia: A Brief Overview" during a Wellness Wednesday Webinar hosted by the Employee Assistance Program. Check out these questions and answers to learn more. Did You Know? You can request an increase in child support every 36 months unless there are special circumstances. |
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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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Bon Secours Recognized
for Retaining Older Workers
Check out this CNBC story from Aug. 21 about how Bon Secours appreciates the experience an older workforce can bring. Vice President for Human Resources Jim Godwin said, "We want our benefits to encourage older workers to stay, not push them to leave."
The news segment featured Angela Vehrsch, a teacher at the Bon Secours Family Center, talking about why she chose to return to work after retirement. "More older people can put a lot more into working," she reflected. "I've been working since I was 17."
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Winners!
 Congratulations to the Bon Secours team, winners of this year's Henrico County Recreation League softball tournament. The team is comprised of players from several departments at several of our hospitals. "Everyone contributed and encouraged each other," said William Henderson, site manager for Bon Secours Virginia Information Services and a longtime team member. "It provides us a way to have fun while being active and affords us the opportunity to get to know others that we normally wouldn't interact with." |
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Did You Know?
The Sisters of Bon Secours USA have launched a new website, www.BonSecours.US. Find out what the Sisters are doing and learn more about the history, mission and values of our health system.
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The Active Parenting of Teens Learn to guide your children through the challenging teen years at Active Parenting of Teens, presented by Bon Secours Family Focus. Free classes will be held Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 22 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. To register, or for more information, please email Delores Price or call 757-886-6511. | |
To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.
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Generous Employees
Make a Difference
 Staff at DePaul Medical Center's radiology department worked with other hospital departments to collect supplies for more than 119 packages for Union Mission Ministries, Norfolk. We love how our employees carry out our mission of Good Help to Those in Need above and beyond the call of duty! |
Microsoft Home Use Program Offers $9.95 Deal Bon Secours employees who use their work email address may purchase and download a copy of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 for $9.95 to install and use on a home computer. For Macs, Office Home and Business 2016 is available for the same price. To access the Microsoft Home Use Program website:
| 1. | Go to http://hup.microsoft.com/ | | 2. | Enter your BSHSI e-mail address and insert the following program code: C5FBBB54F6 | | 3. | Check your email for additional directions. You may need to check your Spam or Junk mail folder.
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Note: A fulfillment fee will be charged to cover packaging, shipping, and handling costs. Program codes are not to be shared with anyone outside Bon Secours. For more information, contact Microsoft directly at 1-877-248-1220.
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