Bon Secours’ commitment to the Richmond community is unwavering. In January of 2023, we introduced our Community Today, Community Tomorrow: Pathway to Wellness in the East End initiative, which is a three-year plan developed using data gathered from the East End community, for the East End community.
We are now more than halfway through our implementation of this three-year plan and we have made great strides on the four key components of this plan including increasing access to medical services, focusing on wellness and prevention, growing our partnerships with the East End community, and recruiting and training physicians and associates. We have seen that when we come together, we can meet the challenge of improving the health and well-being of the East End community, and we appreciate your ongoing support and partnership.
As we enter year three of the implementation of the Pathway to Wellness in the East End initiative, we will continue posting updates by the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter (April 15th, July 15th, October 15th, January 15th) on this dedicated webpage.
Richmond Community Hospital
Click here to view the Community Today, Community Tomorrow: Pathway to Wellness in the East End plan
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2024 Updates Track our progress throughout 2024. |
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2023 Updates Track our progress throughout 2023. |
Access to Medical Services
New CT Scanner at Richmond Community Hospital, Suite Nearing CompletionIn March 2025, a new 64 slice CT scanner was delivered to Richmond Community Hospital bringing us closer to completing the $1.8 Million CT suite. This project, which broke ground earlier this year, is being developed in partnership with GE Healthcare and Woolfolk Construction. The new technology is expected to go live in the coming months.
Wellness and Prevention
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Bon Secours' Hypertension Management Program Featured In the News The article highlighted how Bon Secours is making strides toward making the East End a healthier community by providing patients with the tools they need to manage their blood pressure beyond the hospital setting. |
Community Partnerships
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RCH Supports Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School In February, the leadership team at Richmond Community Hospital came together to paint the gymnasium at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. This effort reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the our local community and fostering a partnership that benefits the students of MLK. |
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2024-2025 SEED Awards Announced This year’s five first-time awardees are Great Work RVA, The Hilltop, Lovell’s 31, Top Stitch Mending, and Tonya’s Kitchen. They join Bono’s Caribbean Cuisine, Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen, and Sweet Temptations, who have received SEED funding in previous years. |
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Celebrating Black History Month: East End Bus Tour Honoring RCH’s Legacy In honor of Black History Month, Richmond Community Hospital & Bon Secours’ Community Health teams sponsored an East End Bus Tour, with transportation provided by Peter Paul. The event celebrated the rich legacy of Richmond Community Hospital and the 21 founding physicians, offering an opportunity to reflect on the history and impact of our community. |
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RCH Medical Staff Make Donation to Robinson Theater & Community Center Every year on Doctor’s Day, we honor our physicians for their dedication to our patients and community. This year, our medical chose to forgo gifts and instead donated the funds to a local East End organization. After a vote, Richmond Community Hospital chose the Robinson Theater & Community Center as the recipient of this $3,500 donation! |
Richmond Artist Hamilton Glass partners with Bon Secours to Transform Streets Surrounding Richmond Community Hospital
In November 2024, Bon Secours received the permits for a mural project involving Richmond Artist Hamilton Glass on the campus of Richmond Community Hospital. This mural project will transform the intersections of Nine Mile Road and 27th Street, as well as U street and 28th Street, visually connecting the hospital’s various buildings across the campus. The mural concepts were developed through collaboration with local community members, the Bon Secours community health team, and Richmond Community Hospital patients and staff. Installation is scheduled for May 2025.
Training and Recruitment
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RCH Associates participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School’s Career Fair Richmond Community Hospital associates recently took part in Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School’s annual Career Fair. This year’s theme, “Journey to Your Future, The Jetsons Edition,” provided a fun and engaging way to inspire students as they explore career possibilities, especially in health care. |
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Richmond High School for the Arts – Etiquette Luncheon On Monday, March 24, students from Richmond High School for the Arts participated in a career exploration day at St. Mary’s Hospital, hosted by Bon Secours. Organized by VP of Mission Drew Burrichter, the day began with a welcome from St. Mary’s Hospital President Bryan Lee and an engaging introduction to health care careers led by HR leader Dana Allison. Students then toured key departments, including Emergency, Imaging, Clinical Units, and Pastoral Care, with guidance from clinical and operational staff. During lunch, Dr. Paula Young, CMO of Community Health, led a discussion on professional etiquette and workplace culture. This experience provided students with valuable exposure to healthcare settings while reinforcing professionalism. It also strengthened the partnership between Richmond Public Schools and Bon Secours, supporting community development. |