Advanced Wound Care at Bon Secours
July 20th, 2010
Bon Secours Hampton Roads uses a unique wound bandage, called TheraGauze. TheraGauze is made up of a white fabric that’s moistened with a polymer mixture. Instead of keeping the wound dry, this bandage keeps it moist. As a result, TheraGauze bandages don’t need to be changed as often, lasting two to three days. With most patients, wounds heal faster with TheraGauze versus other traditional bandages. Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News has been using TheraGauze since it came out in 2007. To read the complete article, visit The Daily Press:
http://www.dailypress.com/health/dp-nws-wound-care-20100715,0,559762.story
Study Links Diabetes with Colorectal Cancer in Older Women
July 8th, 2010
A research team led by Mayo Clinic physicians has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer. The findings were presented at Digestive Disease Week 2010, the annual meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. Colorectal cancer remains the third-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. For more on this study, visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2010-rst/5756.html
Two Bon Secours Facilities Certified Primary Stroke Centers
June 24th, 2010
Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced today that Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View have been certified Primary Stroke Centers by The Joint Commission. To earn The Joint Commission’s certification, both centers facilities had to meet strict national guidelines and put measures in place to improve the outcome of stroke patients.
Bon Secours Maryview and Bon Secours Harbour View are the first medical centers in Western Hampton Roads area to earn this prestigious designation and comes after a comprehensive on-site review by The Joint Commission, the nation’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
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Am I Having a Stroke?
Statistics show that 50% of patients who are seen within a three hour window experience little to no physical or speech deficit. However, since the window starts closing when the patient was last seen in a normal neurological condition, quick identification of stroke is essential. Just remember to act F.A.S.T
- Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?
- Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can the person repeat what was just asked correctly?
- Time. Call 911 immediately if the person shows any of these symptoms.
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+ Stroke information in our health library
Need a Good Night’s Sleep?
June 14th, 2010
Did you know that any disruption in your normal sleeping patterns is considered a sleep disorder? Sadly, many sleep disorders go undiagnosed for long periods of time simply because patients think these disruptions are either small and unimportant or may resolve on their own. Both thoughts are wrong and pose potential risks to your overall health.
This month we’re working to help spread the word that you deserve a good night’s sleep and we’d like to make sure you get one. Whether we need to see you, or your partner, we encourage you to speak with your doctor about what’s keeping you up at night.
Learn more about our sleep disorders and our technologically advanced sleep lab here.
Dr. Oz Visits Hampton Roads
May 17th, 2010
Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of ” The Dr. Oz Show,” famous physician and advocate for healthy aging stopped by Hampton Roads just long enough to play to a packed house – and break a few hearts. Good news – Oz, a world renowned heart surgeon, can definitely fix it.
As the sponsors of the event, Bon Secours Health System was able to conduct a live twitter feed as well as capture these great pictures. Enjoy!
Read more @Wavy.com and The Daily Press.
Good News: Local Hotels Offer Discounts
May 7th, 2010
Bon Secours employees, contractors, patients and families have a new reason to feel good about choosing Bon Secours as their health partner – the opportunity to stay closer than ever before. Thanks to a gracious offer from LTD Management, a group that manages a number of quality hotels in the Hampton Roads area, you’ll be able to stay closer to your loved ones at a substantial discount.
The following hotels are participating in this promotion:
Hampton Inn Chesapeake
3235 Western Branch Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
757.484.9539
Use Code: 560010222
SpringHill Suites
2424 Gum Rd (off Portsmouth Blvd & 664)
Chesapeake, VA 23321
757.405.3100
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Norfolk
520 Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.963.6000
Residence Inn Downtown
227 West Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.842.6216
You may click the links to the hotels to be taken to a special reservation or you may call the hotels directly. Please remember that this discount is unadvertised, so you must mention that you are seeking the Bon Secours discount.
Different Strokes for Women – May 20, Norfolk
May 3rd, 2010
Different Strokes for Women is designed as a forum for women to interact with health care providers to discover the breaking news on how to screen for, prevent and treat stroke and other related diseases. It continues in the tradition of Spirit of Women programming developed for the past six years, aimed at empowering women to take charge of their health and act! Different Strokes for Women is focused on the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and especially how the disease may manifest itself differently in women and how there may be disparities in the treatment and outcome of the disease in women.
Different Strokes for Women will also include important free health screenings for women, as well as complementary lectures, activities and/or exhibits that entertain, inspire and foster friendship and communication among women.
Based on participant feedback, a panel format for the medical lecture will once again be used, discussing the various dimensions described above, and ensuring the holistic approach of Bon Secours – providing everyone with exceptional, personalized care.
Date: May 20th, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Price Auditorium at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center
150 Kingsley Lane, Norfolk, VA
Register online for this and other important stroke events.
Agenda
5:30 pm: Event opens for screenings and all activities
7:00 pm: Welcome from emcee
7:05 pm Medical Panel Lecture
8:25 pm: Q&A session
8:50 pm: Wrap up and Door Prize drawings (must be present to win)
9:00 pm: Adjournment
Lecture: On the Rebound
The focus of this lecture will be stroke rehabilitation. Specifically, how Bon Secours can help you work towards regaining skills and adapting to life after a stroke.
Speakers:
- Maryview Medical Center: Rachel Everett, PT
- Mary Immaculate Hospital: Dr. Allen Nichols
- Depaul Medical Center: Elizabeth Sawyer, PT
Please plan to come early and participate in these free health screenings:
- Written stroke assessment
- A non-invasive ultrasound of your carotid
- BMI and Blood Pressure screenings preformed by RehabCare
We’ll be serving heart-healthy snacks giving gifts just for attending including matchbook-sized first aid kits, pill boxes, band-aids, pens, brain-shaped stress relievers and brain-shaped key chain holders
Attendees will be eligible for wonderful door prizes like massages, gift baskets, wheeled coolers and Target gift cards.
Different Strokes For Women – May 19, Newport News
May 3rd, 2010
Different Strokes for Women is designed as a forum for women to interact with health care providers to discover the breaking news on how to screen for, prevent and treat stroke and other related diseases. It continues in the tradition of Spirit of Women programming developed for the past six years, aimed at empowering women to take charge of their health and act! Different Strokes for Women is focused on the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and especially how the disease may manifest itself differently in women and how there may be disparities in the treatment and outcome of the disease in women.
Different Strokes for Women will also include important free health screenings for women, as well as complementary lectures, activities and/or exhibits that entertain, inspire and foster friendship and communication among women.
Based on participant feedback, a panel format for the medical lecture will once again be used, discussing the various dimensions described above, and ensuring the holistic approach of Bon Secours – providing everyone with exceptional, personalized care.
Date: May 19th, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
Register online for this and other important stroke events.
Agenda
5:30 pm: Event opens for screenings and all activities
7:00 pm: Welcome from emcee
7:05 pm Medical Panel Lecture
8:25 pm: Q&A session
8:50 pm: Wrap up and Door Prize drawings (must be present to win)
9:00 pm: Adjournment
Lecture: Act F.A.S.T.
When it comes to stroke, the clock starts ticking from the last second the patient acted normally. By learning to act F.A.S.T you can potentially save a life.
F: facial weakness
A: arm and leg weakness
S: speech problems
T: time to call 9-1-1
Speakers:
- Maryview Medical Center: Dr. Ed Skillen
- Mary Immaculate Hospital: Dr. Allen Nichols
- Depaul Medical Center: Dr. Marie Holland
Please plan to come early and participate in these free health screenings
- Written stroke assessment
- A non-invasive ultrasound of your carotid
- Balance screenings preformed by RehabCare
We’ll be serving heart-healthy snacks giving gifts just for attending including matchbook-sized first aid kits, pill boxes, band-aids, pens, brain-shaped stress relievers and brain-shaped key chain holders
Attendees will be eligible for wonderful door prizes like massages, gift baskets, wheeled coolers and Target gift cards.
Different Strokes for Women – May 18th in Suffolk
May 3rd, 2010
Different Strokes for Women is designed as a forum for women to interact with health care providers to discover the breaking news on how to screen for, prevent and treat stroke and other related diseases. It continues in the tradition of Spirit of Women programming developed for the past six years, aimed at empowering women to take charge of their health and act! Different Strokes for Women is focused on the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and especially how the disease may manifest itself differently in women and how there may be disparities in the treatment and outcome of the disease in women.
Bon Secours for Women events, Different Strokes for Women will also include important free health screenings for women, as well as complementary lectures, activities and/or exhibits that entertain, inspire and foster friendship and communication among women.
Based on participant feedback, a panel format for the medical lecture will once again be used, discussing the various dimensions described above, and ensuring the holistic approach of Bon Secours – providing everyone with exceptional, personalized care.
Date: May 18th, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Harbour View
5921 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk VA 23435
Register online for this and other important stroke events.
Agenda
5:30 pm: Event opens for screenings and all activities
7:00 pm: Welcome from emcee
7:05 pm Medical Panel Lecture
8:25 pm: Q&A session
8:50 pm: Wrap up and Door Prize drawings (must be present to win)
9:00 pm: Adjournment
Lecture: Risk & Prevention
In this lecture we’ll be focusing on risk factors for stroke, especially those that are unique to women.
The latter includes loss of estrogen, migraine headache sufferers, pregnancy, and use of birth control.
We’ll also discuss how to prevent strokes from happening altogether.
Speakers:
- Maryview Medical Center: Dr. Kelly McDonald
- Mary Immaculate Hospital: Dr. Paul Hiotellis
- Depaul Medical Center: Dr. Stokes Kirkland
- Maryview Medical Center: Dr. Ed Skillen
- Depaul Medical Center: Dr. Marie Holland
Please plan to come early and participate in these free health screenings
- Written stroke assessment
- A non-invasive ultrasound of your carotid
- Blood pressure screenings performed by RehabCare
We’ll be serving heart-healthy snacks giving gifts just for attending including matchbook-sized first aid kits, pill boxes, band-aids, pens, brain-shaped stress relievers and brain-shaped key chain holders
Attendees will be eligible for wonderful door prizes like massages, gift baskets, wheeled coolers and Target gift cards.
Start! Heart Walk A Success!
April 13th, 2010
70% of Americans get no physical exercise at all – a practice that leads to a number of health issues. The best news is that by adding just an hour of walking a week, you can add two hours to your life. Knowing that a small change can do a lot of good, Bon Secours cheerfully accepted an opportunity to work with the American Heart Association on the first ever National Start Walking day. Participants took a wonderful walk from Town Point park through downtown Norfolk and were treated to healthy refreshments thanks to our friends at Farm Fresh.
Did you catch us on the news? Watch a video recap here: