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10/30/2026

At Bon Secours — St. Francis Hospital, exceptional care is a team effort, and Engy Morco's BEE Award nomination is a powerful example of the compassion our patients and families experience every day.

A family member shared that when her mother was upset and crying, Engy took the time to comfort her, turning tears into laughter through her kindness, warmth and genuine care. She stayed by their side, offering support and reassurance until she knew they were okay.

This is the type of patient-centered care that makes a difference and reflects the dedication of our entire team. Congratulations, Engy, and thank you for helping make Bon Secours — St. Francis Hospital a place where patients and families feel cared for, supported and valued.

10/29/2026

From the moment their twins arrived early, Fabiana and Jim found hope and expert care thanks to the NICU team at Bon Secours — St. Francis and the generosity of Bon Secours Foundation donors. Because of this support, Aiden and Gabriella grew stronger every day, surrounded by compassion and specialized care.

When Fabiana Saarloos and her husband Jim welcomed their twins seven weeks early, their world changed in an instant. They found themselves relying on the expertise, equipment and compassionate care of the NICU team at Bon Secours St. Francis - all things donors support through their gifts. Thanks to their generosity, their babies received the specialized care they needed to grow stronger each day.

“We always had any and everything we needed,” says Jim. “From the equipment to the nurses to the smallest comforts, they thought of everything.”

Born at just 31 weeks, twins Aiden and Gabriella required immediate NICU care. They were so small that they could not breathe on their own. The expertise of the NICU team brought reassurance at a scary time for mom and dad. They closely monitored every concern, from jaundice levels to heart murmurs. They used specialized equipment and advanced testing to provide answers and treatment.

“It was very clear they truly cared about our babies and our family,” says Fabiana. “We always felt like we were in the best hands possible.”

Learn how you can support growing families in your community by visiting https://bit.ly/3JOSWTr

10/28/2026

Halloween fun is in full swing at Bon Secours — Carolina Women's Health! Our team has transformed our doors with creative decorations, and patients are helping choose a winner by casting their votes.

Moments like these bring our team together and help make each visit a little brighter for the patients and families we serve.

10/27/2026

At Bon Secours, we believe exceptional care means caring for the whole person and the people who matter most to them. Chaplain Andy recently demonstrated that in a way this family will never forget.

As one nomination shared, “There are moments in health care that remind us that caring for a patient means so much more than treating an illness.” When a father who was hospitalized at Bon Secours — St. Francis Downtown, was facing the heartbreaking reality that he would miss his daughter's wedding, Andy saw beyond the medical situation and recognized what was truly at stake for this family.

While the patient couldn't attend the wedding, Andy found a way to bring the wedding to him.

He helped arrange and officiate a special bedside ceremony, but as the nomination noted, “Andy did not simply show up to perform at the ceremony. He made it special.” He decorated the room, brought flowers and even made sure the patient had a shirt to wear. “He thought about the details that could easily have been overlooked but that made an enormous difference to a father who wanted to look and feel like a father attending his daughter’s wedding, not simply a patient lying in a hospital bed.”

For a little while, “an ICU room became entirely different. It became a place for a father and daughter to celebrate. It became a place for family, love, joy and memories.”

What makes this story even more remarkable is Andy's humility. According to the nomination, when someone suggested recognizing him for what he had done, “he quickly said that he did not need any recognition and was simply happy that everything had worked out.”

The nomination beautifully captures why this moment mattered so much: “He cared for the person behind the patient, and in doing so, he cared for an entire family during an incredibly difficult chapter of their lives.”

This is the kind of compassionate, whole-person care patients and families can expect at Bon Secours. As the nomination stated, “Long after this family has forgotten medications, procedures, room numbers and monitors, they will remember that when a father could not go to his daughter’s wedding, someone cared enough to bring a piece of her wedding to him.”

Thank you, Chaplain Andy, for embodying our mission and showing how kindness, compassion and extraordinary care can make all the difference.

10/26/2026

Questions about referrals? We've broken down what patients should know before scheduling physical therapy: https://bit.ly/4sm9d7E.

10/23/2026

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're proud to support efforts that raise awareness, promote early detection and offer hope to those affected by breast cancer.

To every survivor, patient, caregiver and family member: our community stands with you. Together, we can support one another, encourage lifesaving screenings and continue the fight against breast cancer.

10/20/2026

Cancer treatment may be over, but the recovery journey continues. Discover tips for staying healthy, active and emotionally well after treatment: https://bit.ly/4hQwIkh.

10/16/2026

Feeling anxious about your mammogram? Let Erin guide you step by step to make the experience easier and more comfortable.

10/13/2026

A message to our patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance plans:

Our current contract with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) ends Dec. 31, 2026. We are in discussions with UHC, actively working toward a new agreement. However, if an agreement is not reached before Jan. 1, 2027, Bon Secours physicians, hospitals and care sites in South Carolina will be considered out of network for patients covered by UHC.

For now, nothing changes. You should continue to see your Bon Secours physicians and care teams and keep any scheduled appointments.

Emergency care remains available regardless of network status. If Bon Secours becomes out-of-network with UHC, patients receiving ongoing care for certain chronic or complex conditions may qualify for Continuity of Care protections.

What you can do now:
To better understand your options and ensure your access to Bon Secours care, consider taking the following steps:
▪️️Call UnitedHealthcare at the number on the back of your insurance card to ask how your coverage could be affected.
▪️Talk with your employer or benefits representative if you receive UHC coverage through work.
▪️If you have a Medicare Advantage plan with UHC, you will have an opportunity to make a plan change during the Annual Enrollment Period, if necessary.
▪️Visit https://www.bonsecours.com/UHCUpdates to learn more about your coverage options and ways to keep your Bon Secours care team in network.

At Bon Secours, we understand how important it is to continue receiving care from care teams you know and trust. We remain committed to reaching an agreement that protects access to affordable, high-quality care and we will continue to keep you informed.

10/12/2026

From memory and concentration challenges to emotional changes, concussions can have lasting effects. 🧠

Better understand the risks and how to protect long-term brain health: https://bit.ly/4xN4yMU.