Guided by local needs and strengthened by dedicated community partnerships, Bon Secours continues to advance health and well‑being across the communities we serve.
In Bon Secours’ Hampton Roads market, the Care-A-Van program demonstrates how the health ministry leverages comprehensive, data‑driven assessments—combined with direct input from community members and local stakeholders—to prioritize resources and deliver meaningful, measurable impact. Designed to address key social and health needs identified at the local level, Care-A-Van reflects our commitment to evidence‑based, community‑rooted solutions.
Care-A-Van is one of many initiatives featured in the 2025 Community Health Annual Report, which showcases programs that address critical health and social challenges, from improving access to care and expanding nutrition security to supporting behavioral health, affordable housing, community safety and economic stability.
“Improving the health and well-being of our community begins with understanding what our neighbors need most,” said Phyllita Bolden, director of Community Health for Bon Secours – Hampton Roads. “Through the Care-A-Van and other strong local partnerships, we’re able to not only respond to the current needs of the community but also support long-term health and wellness within the Hampton Roads region.”
Bon Secours’ Community Health initiatives are informed by findings from Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA), Community Health Implementation Plans (CHIP) and the ministry’s Community Health Strategic Plan, ensuring that efforts remain aligned with the social determinants of health that most influence overall well‑being.
“Our Community Health programs are designed to directly respond to the needs we hear from our neighbors and see in our communities,” said Gina Hemenway, interim vice president of Community Health. “By focusing on the social factors that most affect health—such as access to nutritious food, stable housing, reliable transportation and opportunities for connection—we’re able to support individuals and families in ways that make a real and lasting difference.”