July – August 2018

Spirit ofNorfolk

Medicaid Expansion

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Good FriendsGood Health Good LifeJuly – August 2018 Issue • Editor-in-Chief: Joan Jarrell

Senior Editor: Pablo Molina • Editor: Joanne MerinarDesign: AD FX Design Group, Inc. • 7300 Newport Avenue, Suite 400 • Norfolk, VA 23505

Mariner’s Museum … 3Movie: The Help … 3Medicaid Expansion … 4Summer Celebration … 5SAF Recap … 6Amy Carrier, COO … 8Paul Gaden, CEO … 8Spirit of Norfolk Cruise … 9Trips & Events … 10

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The Mission of Bon Secours Health System

Extends the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improv-ing the health and well-being of our communities and brings good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying, and underserved.

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Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter is a south-ern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends’ lives and a Mississippi town upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. It turns out they have a lot to say! Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before every-one in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly — and unwillingly — caught up in the changing times.

SeniorHealth MovieJoin us this July for the SeniorHealth movie event at The Commodore Theatre in Portsmouth.Must RSVP with lunch selection by Tuesday, July 10.July 17, 2018 • Cost: $14(757) 217-0330

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“America’s National Maritime Museum”Browse through 90,000 square feet of galleries including the prestigious International Small Craft Center and the award-winning USS Monitor Center. This state-of-the-art exhibition and conservation lab houses 210 tons of artifacts from the Civil War ironclad Monitor. Visit Newport News in World War I, a new exhibition now open, Sailor Made, and Speed and Innovation in the America’s Cup. The Mariners’ Museum Library & Archives is home to over 78,000 books; 800,000 photographs, films, and negatives; and over 1 million pieces of archival material, making it the largest maritime library in the Western Hemisphere. Explore the Mariners’ Museum Park – 550 acres of privately main-tained, naturally wooded property that offers a quiet and serene place to walk or picnic. The Noland Trail, a 5-mile path following the shoreline of Lake Maury, has 14 bridges, picnic areas, benches, handicap access, and mile markers. Cost includes lunch: $13 Must RSVP with lunch selection by Friday, July 13, 2018. Call: (757) 217-0330

The Mariners’ Museum & ParkTuesday, July 24, 2018 ✦ 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

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It has been a very eventful and busy time during the 2018 Virginia General Assembly. Your Bon Secours advocacy team has been engaged on a number of

meaningful and important healthcare issues. Our most meaningful and important issue that will impact so many of our Bon Secours patients is Medicaid Expansion as a component of the 2018 Virginia Budget.

As you may recall, the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 expanded the number of Virginians that were eli-gible for access to health care insurance by more than 300,000 Virginians, subject to state legislative approval. For the last 5 years, the Virginia General Assembly has not approved the expansion of these benefits.

I have very good news for everyone as supporters of Bon Secours and the hundreds of thousands of unin-sured Virginians. After a prolonged, and sometimes, contentious debate in the General Assembly this year, Medicaid expansion is a reality. On June 7th, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a budget that includes Medicaid Expansion.

This budget language directs Virginia Health Secretary Carey to apply to the Federal Government for waivers to begin applying for coverage for more than 300,000 pre-

viously uninsured Virginians to be covered by Medicaid. The meaningful part of this new coverage is that our Bon Secours ministry is able to fulfill our mission to pro-vide care and coverage to all Virginians in need of care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Beginning January 1, 2019, Virginia will begin receiv-ing Federal reimbursement for 90 percent of the cost of all newly eligible Virginians that fall below the Federal Poverty Level of $17,000 for access to health care. Virginia is the 33rd state to approve this expanded coverage.

Bon Secours will continue to support the increase in access to healthcare for everyone. It is our Mission and it is the right thing to do.

Thank you all for your steadfast support of this issue as we continue to provide care to the most needy in our communities.

Medicaid Expansion in Virginia

Grab your partner, and get ready to get down Western style! Grab your favorite hat and ban-dana and join us in this one-of-a-kind summer celebration where you can enjoy BBQ favorites and some country music. Great Grub & Great Friends!

Lunch&Learn

Mary Immaculate HospitalAugust 7

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RSVP by August 1

DePaul Medical CenterAugust 17

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. RSVP by August 10

Maryview Medical CenterAugust 20

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RSVP by August 13

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Did You Know…1 in 4 Virginians has missing money! The Virginia Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division is returning property to the rightful owner. VA Money Search, one of the SeniorHealth Successful Aging Forum exhibitors, met with some of our participants and discovered they had approximately $13,000 in unclaimed money and property. Some of this may have been from long-forgotten bank accounts, insurance policies, etc. Check out their website at www.vamoneysearch.org to see if they might have something for you!

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This year’s Successful Aging Forum was a big success. With over 400 seniors in attendance, we celebrated the past and embraced the future with laughter, music and dancing. Our wonderful exhibitors provided a wealth of information and we even had a special visit from United Healthcare’s mascot “Dr. Healthy Hound.”

Our keynote speaker, comedian Chonda Pierce, was hilarious and had everyone rolling with laughter. She spoke about grow-ing up as a daughter of a Southern Baptist preacher and all that came along with it, but her story about wearing Spanx, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and the USO show was hysterical. “She had me laughing so hard I was crying,” said Joanne Merinar. Chonda finished with a wonderful rendition of Natural, or rather Un-Natural, Woman that only she could do. Again, it was hilari-ous and oh so true!

After a delicious lunch, we kicked off our Cotillion with the crown-ing of our Cotillion King and Queen, Sam Kimble and Dottie Blacklock and then enjoyed an afternoon of music and danc-ing with the fabulous Glenn Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra.

The day ended with door prizes generously donated by our exhibitors, many smiles and lasting memories for everyone in attendance.

Be sure to visit our website and Facebook page to see pictures from this year’s event and watch for information on Successful Aging Forum 2019 in upcoming issues of GoodHealth Magazine. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Scenes from the 2018 Successful Aging Forum.

1) Chonda Pierce

2) Cotillion King & Queen, Sam Kimble and Dottie Blacklock

3) Surprise visit from United Healthcare’s Dr. Healthy Hound

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Bon Secours has named Paul Gaden as the chief executive officer to oversee operations for Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth and Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk. Gaden will also serve as the executive leader for surgical services across Bon Secours Virginia to coordinate services state-wide. He joined the Bon Secours team on April 2, 2018, and reports directly to Amy Carrier, the newly appointed COO for Bon Secours Virginia. “Paul is an inspirational and results-oriented leader who has a demonstrated history of success in his many roles in health care,” said Toni R. Ardabell, CEO, Bon Secours Virginia. “His knowledge of health care strategy, finance and operations, in addition to his understanding of Bon Secours and the Hampton Roads region, makes him an outstanding choice to lead our efforts at Maryview and DePaul to be facilities of choice in Hampton Roads.” By creating this new executive role and the new COO role, Ardabell believes Bon Secours Virginia will have the opportunity to improve operations and reduce the cost of care while providing high quality compassionate care. Gaden said, “I am looking forward to returning to Bon Secours and the Hampton Roads community. It’s a great honor to lead hospitals with a rich history and commit-

ment to providing excep-tional, personalized care and to improving the overall health of the com-munities they serve.” Gaden returns to Bon Secours and to the Hampton Roads commu-nity after serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Providence Portland Medical Center and Oregon Eastern Region. He previously worked for Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian as the Finance Manager and was the Director of Finance for Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk. Gaden transitioned from finance to operations while working with the Christus Spohn Health System where he served as chief operating officer for three of their facilities. Gaden holds a bachelor of science in finance from Pennsylvania State University and a master of business administration from William and Mary.

In late April, Amy Carrier joined Bon Secours as the chief operating officer of Bon Secours Virginia, a newly created leader-ship role designed to streamline operations and encourage growth across the ministry. She oversees acute care operations in the health system’s eight hospitals, with the hospi-

tal CEOs reporting to Carrier. Carrier reports directly to Toni R. Ardabell, CEO of Bon Secours Virginia. “Amy brings a diverse background in strategic busi-ness development and operations, and I am delighted she will be joining our team,” said Toni R. Ardabell. “Bon Secours is growing and adapting to the rapidly paced changes in health care, and this new leadership role will help us create efficiencies and growth opportunities on

a state-wide basis.” By creating this new executive role, Ardabell is seek-ing ways to achieve operational transformation across Virginia, leveraging the opportunities that standardiza-tion can create to improve operations and reduce costs, while delivering quality, compassionate care. Carrier was selected following a national search that resulted in a competitive field of qualified candidates. Prior to joining Bon Secours, Carrier was senior vice president and hospital president of WellStar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA., which is part of the WellStar Health System based in Marietta, GA. She also previous-ly served as vice president and chief operating officer at Washington Adventist Hospital, Conemaugh Health System in Pennsylvania, Inova Fairfax Hospital and George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates. Carrier holds a bachelor of arts in labor and industrial relations from Pennsylvania State University and a mas-ter of business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Bon Secours Virginia Names New CEO for Bon Secours Hampton Roads

Bon Secours Virginia Names New COO to State-wide Leadership Role

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Come aboard and sa i l w i th SeniorHealth on the Spirit of Norfolk. After a delicious buffet lunch, you can sit back and enjoy the fantastic views of the city’s vibrant waterfront. Seating is limited, so call today for reservations. Limited transportation is avail-able for an additional $10 from Mary Immaculate Hospital and Maryview Medical Center. RSVP by Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Cost: $45

Spirit of Norfolk Cruise

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018 ✦ 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

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TripsReturn to Dover Downs!November 2018Yes, we are returning to Dover Downs! Information on date and cost will be in the September magazine.

West Virginia Music, Mountains & RailroadOctober 23–25, 2018Travel to wild and wonderful West Virginia. Board the Cheat Mountain Salamander for a 2-1/2 hour ride through the mountain wilderness. This one-way train ride ends at remote Cheat Bridge where your motor coach wi l l be waiting to take you to the town of Durbin for a plated lunch at The Station Two Restaurant. After lunch, board the Durbin Rocket to start another exciting mountain rail expedition. Dinner will be at the elegant Graceland Inn or Halliehurst Mansion in Elkins. Following dinner, enjoy the “Evening Variety Show” at the American Mountain Theater. Price includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, 2 nights lodging with luggage handling, 3 Continental breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 1 lunch. Refreshments, games and prizes will be provided aboard the coach. Cost: $642.00 per person (double occupancy)

$622.00 per person (triple occupancy) $602.00 per person (quad occupancy) $782.00 per person (single occupancy)

RSVP by Friday, September 30, 2018. Additional: A $100.00 deposit is due upon booking. Balance is due in full in our office by Tuesday, October 11, 2018. If individual cancellations occur within 35 days prior to departure (October 18), any additional non-recoverable funds paid out by Fun Tours on the customer’s behalf will be forfeited.

Holy Land Experience, Orlando, FloridaMay 6–11, 2019Witness ancient Jerusalem recreated through biblical reen-actments, music, and shows at the Holy Land Experience. Then, it’s off to the historic Cocoa Beach Pier with time to explore shops and boutiques. Next, visit Gatorland — the

“alligator capital of the world” — and Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral. Taste Florida’s famous citrus produce at

a grove house, and tour a citrus candy factory, followed by a tour of the Wells’ Built Museum of African American History and Culture before heading home. Price includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, continental breakfast, 5 nights lodging with luggage han-dling, 5 hotel breakfasts, 3 dinners, and admission to tours and attractions. Refreshments, games and prizes will be provided aboard the coach. RSVP by Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Cost: $844.00 per person (double occupancy)

$1,053.00 per person (single occupancy) Additional: A $100.00 deposit is due upon booking. Balance is due in full in our office by Wednesday, March 20, 2019. If individual cancellations occur within 35 days prior to departure, any additional non-recoverable funds paid out by Fun Tours on the customer’s behalf will be forfeited.

CruisesSpirit of Norfolk CruiseWednesday, September 19, 201810:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come aboard and sail with SeniorHealth on the Spirit of Norfolk. After a delicious buffet lunch, you can sit back and

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enjoy the fantastic views of the city’s vibrant waterfront. Seating is limited, so call today for reservations. Limited transportation is available for an additional $10 from Mary Immaculate Hospital and Maryview Medical Center. RSVP by Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Cost: $45

ActivitiesTo register for Hampton Roads Events or for more infor-mation, call (757) 217-0330.

ExerciseClass Schedule at Mary Immaculate HospitalMonday, Wednesday & Friday • Exercise Class:

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Classes are held at the Mary Immaculate Hospital Auditorium in the Health Resource Center.

SeniorHealth Club 60Club 60, 3:00 p.m.Every Friday in DePaul Medical Center’s Cafeteria, you can find a dedicated and active group of seniors enjoying each other’s company and eating a well-balanced and nutritious meal. They’re part of “Club 60.” There will be a selection of board games and decks of cards available from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. every week for you to enjoy! Enjoy dinner at 4:00 p.m. for a cost of $5 per person. New members will receive a coupon for a free meal on their next visit.

EventsSeniorHealth Movie — The HelpTuesday, July 17, 2018Join us this July for t h e S e n i o r H e a l t h movie event at The Commodore Theatre in Portsmouth. (See page 3) Cost: $14 RSVP with lunch selection by Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

Mariners MuseumTuesday, July 24, 2018Join us this summer in one of the best excursions that the SeniorHealth program has put together for you. (See page 3) RSVP with lunch selection by Friday, July 13 Cost: $13

AugustSummer CelebrationGrab your favorite hat and bandana and join us in this one of a kind summer celebration. (See page 5)Mary Immaculate Hospital August 7 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RSVP by August 1DePaul Medical Center August 17 • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. RSVP by August 10Maryview Medical Center August 20 • 10:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. RSVP by August 13

OctoberScam ProtectionProtect yourself from scams! The growing incidence of scams is putting many older adults in harm’s way, threat-ening to strip them of their assets, their independence and their trust.Mary Immaculate Hospital October 9 • 10:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.DePaul Medical Center October 19 • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Maryview Medical Center October 22 • 10:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.

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