Bon Secours Mercy Health

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Fourth of July!

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn police raids in New York City, which served as a catalyst to paving the way toward equality for the LGBTQ+ community. At Bon Secours/Mercy Health, we strive to provide a culture where all are welcome. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive ministry helps us better connect with our patients, communities, partners and each other. This commitment, rooted in our value of Human Dignity, reflects our belief that every person is a treasure, every life a sacred gift, every human being a unity of body, mind and spirit. We share this prayer from The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA). https://bit.ly/3NsBu8E

Bon Secours – The Southside College of Health and Sciences in our Richmond, Virginia market unveiled a new chapter in health care learning with our Clinical Simulation and Learning Center. We were thrilled to welcome Commonwealth of Virginia First Lady Suzanne Younkin, who highlighted our ministry's rich history and emerging role in shaping health care professionals.    A heartfelt thank you to Brenda Woodcock, Cindy Swineford, Drew Burrichter and Sr. Pat Dowling for their inspiring words and blessings. Here’s to a bring future – educating the health care leaders of tomorrow.    This facility represents more than just a building - it symbolizes our undying commitment to superior health care education, innovation and a prosperous future for our community.

We commemorate Juneteenth as a ministry committed to human dignity and equality and reflect on this day with this prayer. God of liberation, Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in America. Open our eyes that we might recognize in each other sisters and brothers with a common origin and a shared destiny. May this great celebration of liberty and life inspire us to continue the work of justice and freedom, pursuing and promoting the dignity of all. We pray in the name of God who strengthens us in our quest for love and light. Amen.

Mirism Slatter, MD, a physician at Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, is offering a new fibroid treatment procedure that the hospital said solidifies its “commitment to advancing women’s health care in Paducah and its surrounding regions.” It’s called the Sonata procedure. Dr. Slatter is the only practitioner in the area performing the procedure, which it described as “cutting-edge” and “a revolutionary advancement in gynecological care.” The procedure is a minimally invasive solution for women with fibroids and related conditions. “Sonata patients typically experience a reduction in fibroid symptoms, improved quality of life, and a quicker return to normal activities than traditional surgical options,” Dr. Slatter says. “I am so happy this minimally invasive approach to treating uterine fibroids exists and offers women a safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy or other invasive procedures.” Read more about the procedure in The Paducah Sun: https://lnkd.in/gP7k5Vyu

Thank you to all those who have shown us fatherly love. This Father's Day, we reflect on fathers with this prayer. God and parent of all, Today we celebrate fathers and the unique gift of a father’s love. Bless all fathers with a deep and abiding appreciation for the significance of the role they play in the lives of their children. Fill their hearts with your Holy Spirit, inspiring them to model for their children your love and goodness. Help them to believe in their children as you believe in us. Light within each of us the flame of gratitude for the profound contribution our fathers make to our lives. May we always be grateful for the blessing of fathers, for their love and support, and for their encouragement throughout our journey, supporting our efforts to lead full, engaged, and meaningful lives. Amen.

"It takes more than one team!" Thank you to our community health team members as well as associates across our ministry who live our Mission everyday by being good help to those in need and partnering to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Kendra N. Smith, AICP MPH MSUS, the vice president of community health for Bon Secours Mercy Health, shares the following special message. #CHIWeek #CommunityHealth #CelebratingCommunities

We're pleased to share that Phyllita Bolden, director of Community Health, has been named to Becker's Healthcare list of Black Leaders to Know in Healthcare. The leaders featured on this list are shaping the patient experience, educating and training the next generation of health care providers, and furthering equity and inclusion. Receiving this award is a fitting recognition for Phyllita and her unwavering commitment to improving access to quality health care for all and her exceptional contributions to the community and her field. Under Phyllita’s leadership, the Community Health Hub has become a major support for the Portsmouth community, offering programs and services tailored to meet diverse needs. Recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental and emotional health, Phyllita has partnered with various organizations, including local public schools, Stop the Violence 757, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Connecting Communities. Through these efforts and others, Phyllita has motivated our community to participate in mental health walks, community gardening, community dinners and "hairapy" sessions. Congratulations to Phyllita for this well-deserved honor.

We’re thrilled to be named a 2024 Best Company for Multicultural Women by Seramount for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and growing and advancing the careers of multicultural women in our workplace.    “We are so proud to once again be named a Best Company for Multicultural Women by Seramount,” said Odesa Stapleton, chief diversity and inclusion officer. “This recognition not only celebrates our commitment to supporting the careers of multicultural women in our organization, it also reaffirms our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen our connection to our patients, communities and each other.”   At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we’re creating a best place for multicultural women – and every associate – to work so they feel empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Yesterday we kicked off Community Health Week, celebrating the vital role that our community health team plays in improving the lives of people who live in the communities we serve. Take a quick look at some of the incredible work they've done in the past year: