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The ministry of Bon Secours has a long history of uplifting the West Baltimore Community. The Sisters of Bon Secours first came to Baltimore from Paris, France in 1881 to begin working in the United States. In 1919, they established their first hospital at 2025 West Fayette Street. By 1980, the Sisters had established and/or managed several Catholic hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care services, primarily on the east coast of the United States. |
The needs of Baltimore City residents needs have changed much since, however, Bon Secours’ approach to community health has consistently reached beyond traditional models for health care providers. This approach was codified in 1991, through the creation of Bon Secours Community Works (BSCW) and the Bon Secours Baltimore Foundation, subsidiaries designed to function as the community development and fundraising arms of Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital. Since then, BSCW has worked alongside community leaders and residents to design and implement programs and services that address the holistic needs of our clients.
In 2019, the newly-merged ministry of Bon Secours Mercy Health made the decision to sell Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital while renewing the organization’s commitment to Baltimore City through investments to expand Bon Secours Community Works, ensuring that it remains a pillar of community support for generations to come.
The former site of Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital now falls under the management of LifeBridge Health, a Baltimore-based nonprofit healthcare system, and has undergone renovations to help it continue to meet the needs of West Baltimore residents.