“There is a very strong connection among physical health, social health and emotional health,” said Bon Secours Hampton Roads Chaplain Barbara Shefelton. “The support we give people, in typically the worst days of their lives, remind them of that connection between body and spirit.” Shefelton, a cancer survivor, knows this firsthand. She also learned this [...]
Great Day for a Run!
April 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last Saturday, we had more than 100 runners who signed up for the 2nd annual Bon Secours 5K for Colon Cancer. The weather was great and Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View showed well, and the team ensured that everyone had a great time. On behalf of the sponsors for the race, thank you [...]
Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize our dedicated and world class Bon Secours volunteers. Here are three stories highlighting the good work that these members of our team provide – far beyond what many of us imagine: Emergency Department Volunteering Despite her age, teen volunteer Kaila Mullay brings a level of [...]
Warn Kids About Deadly Choking Game
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Authorities are concerned that parents aren’t warning their children about the real dangers of “The Choking Game.” Also known as “knock out,” “space monkey,” or the “pass out game,” the choking game involves a person cutting off oxygen or blood flow to the brain until they pass out. When the blood and oxygen rush back [...]
Medical Interpreter Services Remove Barriers for Patient Care
April 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Providing language services in healthcare is essential to serving the increasing number of Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients admitted to hospitals across the country. An LEP person entering a healthcare facility has the right to the same services as an English speaker, but data shows that Hispanics, African-Americans, and other minority groups receive poorer healthcare [...]
Instant Heart Rate App Measures Real Time Heart Beat
April 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Worried about your heart health? There’s an app for that! Today, we’re featuring a free app that has the ability to help you stay healthy! The Instant Heart Rate application allows users to view their heart beat as they would see it on an EKG monitor and measure it. Meanwhile, the iPhone camera is used [...]
3 Slighty Healthier Easter Goodies
April 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Easter is only second to Halloween when it comes to national candy consumption. Over 140 million pounds of Peeps, creme eggs, and jelly beans enter American homes in plastic eggs and baskets lined with fake grass. The Easter Bunny even edges out Valentine’s Day! We know that chocolate rabbits can be a tradition at your [...]
Accredited Chest Pain Centers Provide Exceptional Cardiac Care
April 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, located in Portsmouth, Va., has received the designation of Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention), while Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, located in Suffolk, Va., earned designation as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. Bon Secours Health Center [...]