This month, Bon Secours was one of 14 healthcare systems across the United States that committed to over $700 million in “place-based” investments, with a primary goal being the development of affordable housing. They are all part of a group called the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN), a project of the Washington-based research group Democracy Collaborative.
“It became clear to officials at Bon Secours that the group’s Richmond hospital was sitting in an underserved neighborhood, said Becky Clay Christensen, director for community health at Bon Secours Richmond. . . . Christensen described Bon Secours’ new approach as a “neighborhood strategy” around health and wellness, noting that the effects are ultimately long-term.”
