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8/30/2010
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Medical Group Packs Book Bags for Employees' Children
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Medical Group recently distributed book bags packed with school supplies for the children of Bon Secours families in need.
8/18/2010
Bon Secours Heart Institute Medical Director Earns Masters in Bioethics
on Secours Maryview Medical Center is proud to announce that Robert F Dunton, M.D., a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, has earned a Masters in Bioethics from the Union Graduate College and the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY.
7/27/2010
Bon Secours Medical Group Physicians Accepted into Leadership Institute
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that two physicians with the Bon Secours Medical Group serving the Hampton Roads community, Dr. Ian “Phillip” Snider, RD, DO and Alison Christian-Taylor, MD have been accepted into the Claude Moore
7/26/2010
Griesi Presented with Patriot Award
Suffolk, Va. (July 26, 2010) Jim Griesi, MPT, Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services for Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System, Inc. was presented the Patriot Award on July 8, 2010 by David Tate, RN, Army Reserve Sergeant, and fellow employee of B
7/12/2010
Bon Secours Now Offering No-Wait Emergency Department Service
Recognizing the Hampton Roads community’s need for high-quality emergency care, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System announced today that the local health system's emergency departments now offer no-wait service.
6/30/2010
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Receives ACR Accreditation
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital is pleased to announce that the Breast Imaging Center has been awarded a three-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for its digital mammography program.
6/23/2010
Bon Secours Maryview and Bon Secours Harbour View Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certifications
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View have been certified Primary Stroke Centers by The Joint Commission.
6/18/2010
Bon Secours Promotes Denman
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashford Denman, MHA, to director of clinical business operations.
6/17/2010
Bon Secours Hospitals Recognized by Practice Greenhealth
All of Bon Secours Health System’s hospitals were honored with Environmental Excellence Awards from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations.
6/17/2010
Bon Secours Offers ‘low dose’ CT Imaging
As a demonstration of the health system’s commitment to providing the highest quality in patient care, Bon Secours announced today the availability of a new $1.2 million, low dose, 64-slice CT scanner.
6/14/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Recognized as a Top Hospital in the Nation for Quality
Hospital Receives Award for Outstanding Patient Care and Clinical Excellence
Today, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center announced that it has been recognized with the Premier Award for Quality for efficiently providing outstanding patient care and consistently setting the standard in clinical excellence.
6/9/2010
Iveson Joins Bon Secours as Director of Service Excellence for Extended Care
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that Amy Iveson has joined Bon Secours Hampton Roads as the Director of Service Excellence for Extended Care.
6/9/2010
Chang Joins Tidewater Surgical Specialists
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that Eugene Y. Chang, MD, FACS, a board-certified surgeon, has joined Tidewater Surgical Specialists.
6/7/2010
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Customer Service
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announced that the Bon Secours facilities in the Hampton Roads region have received thirteen special awards, seven for patient satisfaction and six for medical staff perception from Professional Research Co
6/3/2010
Sumner Joins Bon Secours
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that Ashley Sumner has joined Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center as the director of service excellence.
5/26/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Top 5% in the Nation, Says Study
Fewer complications and shorter hospital stays at top-rated hospitals
An independent study published today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, analyzed patient outcomes at all hospitals in 19 states that perform bariatric surgeries and found that Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center ranked in the top 5% in terms of quality for the procedures.
5/21/2010
Bon Secours Announces Successful Aging Forum Awards
Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-clinical director for the Bon Secours Heart and Vascular Institute at Maryview Medical Center, New York Times best selling author of the "You" books, advocate for healthy living and Emmy nominated host for "The Dr. Oz Show", stopped by Hampton Roads just long enough to play to a packed house at the Bon Secours Successful Aging Forum.
5/18/2010
Bon Secours Appoints Jarrett Executive Administrator of Extended Care
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Diana Jarrett has been appointed Executive Administrator of Extended Care for Bon Secours Hampton Roads.
5/17/2010
Dr. Mehmet Oz receives the American Heart Association's 2010 Go Red For Women 'MAN OF THE YEAR' award at the Bon Secours Successful Aging Forum
The American Heart Association presented Dr. Mehmet Oz with the 2010 annual Go Red For Women 'Man of the Year' at the Bon Secours Successful Aging Forum on May 14, 2010.
5/13/2010
Bon Secours Health System Recognized for Environmentally Responsible Efforts
All of Bon Secours Health System's local systems were honored with Environmental Excellence Awards from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations.
5/3/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center Selects Marvin Mills as Volunteer of the Year
Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center, a division of Bon Secours Virginia Health System, recently named Marvin Mills of The Gospel Travelers Band as Volunteer of the Year.
4/29/2010
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Cuts the Ribbon for Harbour View Medical Arts Building
New Facility Offers Comprehensive, Personalized Care in One Location
Bon Secours Virginia Health System cut the ribbon for the expanded Harbour View Medical Arts Building on the campus of Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View in Suffolk, Va.
4/29/2010
Bon Secours Appoints Myers Administrative Director for Bariatric & Metabolic Services
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Melodye Myers has been appointed Administrative Director for Bariatric & Metabolic Services.
4/23/2010
Bon Secours Hampton Roads Announces Opening of Harbour View Medical Arts Building
New Facility Offers Comprehensive, Personalized Care in One Location
Bon Secours Virginia Health System today announced the grand opening of the expanded Harbour View Medical Arts Building on the campus of Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View in Suffolk, Va.
4/9/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Earns Highest Level of Re-accreditation
Three-years by CARF International
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center recently earned re-accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation services and was designated a stroke specialty program by the CARF International (CARF).
4/9/2010
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center Cancer Program Receives Re-Accreditation
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center's cancer program has received re-accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
4/8/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center to Anchor New Development in Portsmouth
Bon Secours Maryview Campus Rejuvenation Planned
Bon Secours Virginia Health System today announced the plans for the rejuvenation of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center campus, in conjunction with a new development spear-headed by the City of Portsmouth.
4/8/2010
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital to Highlight 2010 National Health Care Decisions Day
2010 National Health Care Decisions Day to be held April 16, 2010. Sean P. Byrne, Esq., of Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, PC, Attorneys at Law, will speak about future healthcare decisions and advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will), the title of the community lecture is Your Decisions Matter.
4/7/2010
The Human Relief Organization Recognizes Bon Secours Employee
Rick Hartman, Manager of Engineering at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, recently was awarded the Achievement Award from the Human Relief Organization, which delivers medical assistance, education, food and clothing to those in need.
4/7/2010
Bon Secours Facilities Earn ACR Accreditation
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is proud to announce that the computerized tomography (CT) services at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center at Virginia Beach have earned accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
4/7/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Opens Outpatient Infusion Center
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new outpatient Infusion Center (OPIC).
4/7/2010
Shiffman Joins Bon Secours
Bon Secours Virginia is very pleased to announce the association of Mitchell Shiffman, M.D., as a member of the Bon Secours Medical Group and the medical director for the Liver Institute of Virginia.
4/7/2010
Bon Secours Encourages You to Take a Walk
Researchers say American jobs are dangerously more sedentary than 20 years ago, but you don't have to quit your job to get healthy.
4/1/2010
Bon Secours Health System Appoints Joseph Michael Oddis As Ceo For Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Michael Oddis as chief executive officer for Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.
3/30/2010
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Names Frizzell as Service Excellence Director
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today the promotion of Peggy Frizzell to the Director of Service Excellence.
3/30/2010
Bon Secours Maryview Names White as Service Excellence Director
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is pleased to announce that Lauren White has accepted the position of Service Excellence Director.
3/29/2010
Bon Secours Physicians Recognized For Providing Exceptional Care
on Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that two physicians with Bon Secours Medical Group, Lee C. Hinnant, MD, of Towne Center Medical Associates and Alison M. Lex, MD, of Bon Secours Medical Associates in Virginia Beach have received the Patient Choice Award.
3/16/2010
Sister of Bon Secours to Receive CHA Lifetime Achievement Award
Sr. Rita Thomas, C.B.S., recognized as leader in Catholic health care in Virginia
Sr. Rita Thomas, C.B.S., a Sister of Bon Secours, will receive the Catholic Health Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for strengthening the ministries of the Sisters of Bon Secours and Bon Secours Health System.
3/16/2010
Harrington Joins Bon Secours DePaul
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today the association of Lyn Harrington RNC, MSN as the Director of Women's Services at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center.
3/16/2010
Ritter Join Bon Secours Mary Immaculate
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce, that after an extensive national search, Jane T. Ritter, RN, MA, NEA-BC, has joined the health system as the vice president of patient care services/ chief nurse executive for Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital.
3/16/2010
Sammons Joins Bon Secours Mary Immaculate
Bon Secours Virginia is very pleased to announce the association of James H. Sammons, Jr., M.D., as the vice president for medical affairs for Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital.
3/16/2010
Bon Secours Donates $25,000 for Chile Earthquake Relief
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that the health system is donating $25,000 to provide earthquake relief to Chile.
3/12/2010
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center Radiology Ultrasound Earns Accreditation
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is proud to announce that the Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center earned accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for the ultrasound division.
3/5/2010
Area Hospitals Return to Normal Hospital Visiting Policies
Virginia reports normal flu levels
Effective Monday, March 8, area hospitals will return to normal visiting policies.
3/4/2010
Hampton Roads' First Community Hospital Gains Approval to Become the Newest
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center Approved for New 124 Bed Hospital
Bon Secours Virginia Health System Announces Approval by Virginia Health Commissioner of plan to build new 124-bed Bon Secours DePaul Medical Centerl on site of existing DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
2/18/2010
New Procedure Cuts Recovery Time
Colonoscopy combined with minimally invasive laparoscopy can replace surgery for some
on Secours Maryview Medical Center is pleased to announce the offering of a new procedure, combined laparoscopic endoscopic polypectomy, which allows physicians to remove large or unfavorably placed colon polyps, replacing colon resection.
2/16/2010
Bon Secours Virginia Health System, Operation Blessing International And The New Life Christian Center Team Up To Re-Build Local Food Bank Destroyed By Nor'easter
The Store House Will Receive Renovated Building, Expanded Kitchen and Over 40,000 Lbs Of Donated Food
The Bon Secours Virginia Health System along with local humanitarian organization Operation Blessing International (OBI) and The New Life Christian Center have collaborated to revitalize and expand The Store House, a community food pantry, after it was severely damaged by flash floods from the 2009 Nor'easter caused by Hurricane Ida.
2/8/2010
Bon Secours Medical Group Expands
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce the continued expansion of the Bon Secours Medical Group.
2/4/2010
Area Hospitals Maintain Collective Visiting Policy for Children as Precaution Against Spread of Flu
Virginia is among few states in the U.S. still reporting regional H1N1 activity
Virginia is among a handful of states still reporting regional H1N1 flu activity according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest Flu View.
2/4/2010
Bon Secours Hospitals Named Blue Distinction CenterSM for Orthopedic Care by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
Bon Secours Orthopedic Institute announced today that orthopedic programs at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth and Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News have been designated Blue Distinction Centers for spine surgery and joint replacement by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia.
2/2/2010
Bon Secours DePaul Sleep Disorders Center Earns Accreditation
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center is proud to announce that the Sleep Disorders Center has earned accreditation by American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the accreditation organization for sleep centers.
1/26/2010
Boynton-Smith Advances to Fellow of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators
Bon Secours Hampton Roads is pleased to announce that Jennifer Boynton-Smith, CAAMA, FACCA, Administrative Director of Neurosciences Service Line for Bon Secours Hampton Roads, has advanced to Fellow of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators (FACCA).
1/26/2010
Patients Choose Bon Secours Physician
Alison Lex, MD of Bon Secours Medical Associates, was recently selected to receive a Patient's Choice Award. The Patient's Choice Award, sponsored by MDx Medical, Inc., is based on online patient reviews for all 720,000 active physicians in the nation.
1/20/2010
Bon Secours Recognition Day to be Celebrated by Providing "Good Help"
Local Bon Secours Facilities to Donate to Community Organizations
In recognition of the 186 years that the Sisters of Bon Secours have been providing Good Help to Those in Need®, employees and physicians associated with the Bon Secours Virginia Health System in the Hampton Roads will be collecting blankets, coats and food to donate to local community organizations.
1/15/2010
Bon Secours Health System Incorporated (BSHSI) Responds to Haiti Crisis
Bon Secours Health System spearheads Haitian earthquake criss relief.
1/5/2010
Dr. Rivet Appointed Cancer Liaison Physician for Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is proud to announce that Emily B. Rivet, MD, recently received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at the medical center.
1/4/2010
Ives and Stewart Join Bon Secours
Tidewater Surgical Specialists, Hampton Roads leaders in minimally invasive surgery and a Bon Secours Virginia Health System surgical practice, is pleased to announce that Charles E. Ives, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Virginia Stewart, M.D., have joined its general surgery division.
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