Bon Secours News

Bon Secours Plans Expansion of Harbour View Hospital

Bon Secours files request with state to add up to 36 beds to new suffolk hospital.

Bon Secours Receives Approval for Expansion of Hanover County Hospital

State Approves Request to Add 44 Beds to Memorial Regional Medical Center.

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) Updates

We will use this site to keep our patients updated on our wind-down process, closure dates and next steps for Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and Bellefonte Physician Services.

Dr. Edwards Retires from Southampton Memorial Hospital After 53 Years of Patient Care

Robert G. Edwards, M.D., retired from lifelong practice as an internal medicine physician on March 30, 2020. He provided patient care for more than 53 years in Franklin, VA, as a physician with Southampton Memorial Hospital (SMH).

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and Memorial Regional Medical Center Receive an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The designation recognizes the hospitals’ efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital and DePaul Medical Center Receive an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The designation recognizes the hospitals’ efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Our Commitment to Patient Safety is our Promise

We want to reassure you that our hospitals and our other care sites are safe. . Please do not delay urgent care you may need for any health problem.

Bon Secours Joins FDA National EAP for Convalescent Plasma

Bon Secours has joined the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) national Expanded Access Program (EAP) for Convalescent Plasma as a treatment protocol for COVID-19.

An Open Letter from Richmond-Area Health Systems: Collaboration is Key to Address COVID-19

Bon Secours, HCA Virginia, and VCU Health are pledging our partnership during this difficult time to serve the greater Richmond area as we navigate the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.

Bon Secours Reduces Entrances to its Four Hospitals in Hampton Roads Market

In order to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors, associates and medical providers, we have a temporary policy in place reducing the entrance points to our hospitals in the Hampton Roads market.

Bon Secours Reduces Entrances to its Greenville Hospitals

In order to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors, associates and medical providers, we have a temporary policy in place reducing visitor access as well as the entrance points to both of our hospitals in the Greenville market.

Bon Secours Reduces Entrances to All Seven Hospitals in Richmond Market

In order to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors, associates and medical providers, we have a temporary policy in place reducing the entrance points to all seven of our hospitals in the Richmond market.

Bon Secours Richmond Honored for 15th Year in a Row by National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)

Bon Secours Richmond has been named one of the 2020 Top Nonprofits or Not-for-Profits for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).

Bon Secours Names Kate Brinn President of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Harbour View

Bon Secours Hampton Roads has named Kate Brinn as president of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va., and Harbour View Medical Campus in Suffolk, Va., effective March 1.

Bon Secours Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department at St. Francis Downtown

Bon Secours announced the official start of construction for a new 45,000 square foot emergency department (ED) today at a groundbreaking ceremony at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown.

OLBH to End Hospital-Based Patient Care on April 30th

Bon Secours Health System today has announced it will be no longer offer acute care services at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) after April 30th, 2020.

Bon Secours Announces “Universe of You” Contest Winner

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has named Shauna Johnson the winner of its inaugural “Universe of You” contest.

Bon Secours St. Francis Performs 100th Watchman Procedure

The Watchman procedure is beneficial for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat which can cause blood clots, and as a result, is the leading cause of stroke and congestive heart failure in the country.

St. Francis Foundation Announces 2019 Bon Secours Festival of Trees Winners

The St. Francis Foundation has announced its winning decorators for the 2019 Bon Secours Festival of Trees. The annual event is held each year in hotels throughout downtown Greenville.

Three Bon Secours Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction® Awards from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Hospitals Recognized for Knee and Hip Replacement, and Spine Surgery

Two Bon Secours Hospitals Selected to Participate in Grant-Funded, Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program Initiative

St. Mary’s, Memorial Regional to Participate in Innovative Program Model as part of a Joint Effort to Address Community Violence and Support Patients Through Recovery Beyond Hospitalization

Bon Secours Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation

We're excited to announce that Bon Secours St. Francis Cerebrovascular and Stroke Center has achieved the Comprehensive Stroke Center designation.

Bon Secours, Urban Baby Beginnings Partner to Offer Free Mobile Services To Uninsured Expectant Mothers in Richmond Region

Services will ensure all expectant mothers will receive maternal care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Upstate Faith Community Partners to Expand Residential Program for SC Human Trafficking Victims

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Jasmine Road announced today the addition of a second safe house to expand what is already the first residential restoration program for human trafficking victims in South Carolina.

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital to close; Bon Secours to exit acute and outpatient care in Ashland by end of September

Bon Secours Proposes Hospital Expansion Plan in Hanover County

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center filed a Certificate of Public Need (COPN) application to expand its licensed 225 acute care bed capacity by 44 additional acute care beds.

Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center (SVRMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain

Bon Secours Mercy Health Accelerates Living Wage Compensation

Bon Secours Mercy Health announced today a new compensation model designed to enable its associates and their families to enjoy a dignified livelihood while working, and in retirement.

Bon Secours Receives Approval For Expansion of Midlothian Hospital

State Approves Request to Add 55 New Beds to St. Francis Medical Center.

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital and DePaul Medical Center Earn National Recognition by The Leapfrog Group

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital was named a Top General Hospital and Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center was named a Top Teaching Hospital.

Bon Secours Offers Groundbreaking Procedure for Carotid Artery Disease

Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR), a minimally invasive procedure, now available in Henrico and Hanover counties reduces stroke risk.

Mercy Housing Southeast Receives Financial Support and Tax Credits for Greenville area Affordable Housing

Mercy Housing Southeast announces the award of Low-Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) for a 46-unit affordable housing community in Mauldin, SC.

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Offers New Procedure for Artery Disease

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center announced it now offers patients with artery disease a new, innovative, minimally invasive treatment option.

Bon Secours Celebrates Opening of Seventh AFC Urgent Care Location

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to expand its AFC Urgent Care Bon Secours sites to include a new location at 2709 Pelham Road on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Bon Secours Hospitals Receives an ‘A’ in Patient Safety for the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

St. Mary’s Hospital and Memorial Regional Medical Center of Richmond were both awarded an ‘A’ from TFall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Bon Secours Hospitals Receives an ‘A’ in Patient Safety for the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center and Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital were both awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Bon Secours Creates $4.6 Million in Medicare Savings

Hampton Roads Good Help Accountable Care Organization (ACO) created $4.6 million in total savings for its Medicare population in 2018.

LifeBridge Health Acquires Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health and LifeBridge Health today completed LifeBridge Health’s acquisition of Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital.

Bon Secours First in Virginia to Offer Artificial Intelligence Stroke Software

Bon Secours has partnered with Viz.ai, a health care startup, to become the first in Virginia to utilize artificial intelligence to help medical professionals.

Bon Secours Names Faraaz Yousuf President of its Richmond Market

Faraaz Yousuf has been named president of the Bon Secours Richmond market effective December 1, 2019.

Bon Secours Richmond Recognized for the 21st Consecutive Year by Working Mother Magazine

Bon Secours Richmond has been recognized by Working Mother Magazine for its 21st year as one of the 100 best companies to work for in the nation.

New Donation to Bon Secours Hospital Can Help Parents Cope with Infant Loss

Bon Secours First in Region to Offer New Technology to Reduce Chemo-induced Hair Loss

Bon Secours is the first in the Richmond region to offer cold cap therapy, a scalp cooling technology to prevent hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Offers New Procedure for Artery Disease

In Loving Memory of Sister Mary Rita Nangle, CBS

U.S. News & World Report Names Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Among Best in Virginia and Richmond Metro Area

US News & World Report Names Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Among Best in South Carolina

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Receives Second Magnet Redesignation

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has received is second Magnet designation for nursing excellence.

Two Bon Secours Hospitals Receive Quality Achievement Award in Cardiac Care

Bon Secours hospitals have received the 2019 Mission: Lifeline Quality Achievement Awards by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.