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Portsmouth, Va. —(June 13, 2006) Bon Secours Maryview Foundation announced today that over $85,000 was raised in the annual golf tournament.  Funds will benefit the Maryview Foundation Health Care Center.   The double shotgun tournament took place at Bide-A-Wee Golf Club, in Portsmouth on Thursday, June 1, 2006.  

This year’s presenting sponsor was Ocean Marine Yacht Center.  Birdie sponsors were Sasser Construction, LLC, Tecnico Corporation, and TowneBank.  The shirt sponsor for 2006 was Emergency Physicians of Tidewater.  BB&T and Bayview Physician Services, PC sponsored beverages.  
Maryview Foundation Healthcare Center (MFHC) opened in December 2005 to provide free primary and preventive health care to eligible adults in the City of Portsmouth who have no health insurance.  MFHC also provides specialty clinics to treat and manage patients with chronic diseases and congestive heart failure. 

MFHC is located at 3600 High Street, adjacent to the Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.  Patients are referred from the Maryview Emergency Department, as well as physician offices and community agencies.  Volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff assist patients in establishing Maryview Foundation Healthcare Center as their medical home. 
Enclosure:  Dr. Amy Price, medical director for the Maryview Foundation Healthcare Center (left) accepts the proceeds from the annual golf tournament from Wendy Hosick, Maryview Foundation Executive Director (right).                                  

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Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is a leading health care organization known for providing care for the whole person with grace and clinical distinction. Bon Secours brings together a network of hospitals, primary care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities to provide quality health care services to the residents of Hampton Roads. Bon Secours, which employs more than 4,500, includes: Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center and St. Francis Nursing Center.