Climate Change Data

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Health
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Health Equity

Social Achievements

  • Expanded Early Head Start program in Baltimore to serve 64 children daily.
  • Constructed Unity Park in West Baltimore.
  • Returning Citizens program in Baltimore had 89 graduates and 35 placed into employment.
  • Safe Streets Franklin Square in Baltimore celebrated 365 days without a homicide.
  • Opened Bon Secours Community Resource Center in Baltimore.
  • $4 million investment in affordable housing in Cincinnati.
  • Produce Perks Midwest partnership in Cincinnati supported over $500,000 in healthy food purchases.
  • Perinatal Outreach program in Cincinnati served 93 clients and 45 babies born with healthy birth weights.
  • Mercy Serves partnership in Cincinnati resulted in over 600 touchpoints with persons experiencing homelessness.
  • Mercy Health Partnership Program in Cincinnati supported 414 patients.
  • Partnership with New Life Furniture Bank in Cincinnati supported 26 local families.
  • Opened a new school-based community health center at Harrison High School in Cincinnati.
  • Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange program in Cincinnati collected 75,943 and distributed 100,468 syringes.
  • Completed BSSF’s seventh home of a 10-home commitment in the Sterling neighborhood in Greenville.
  • GACE hosted several events in Greenville engaging more than 160 community members.
  • GACE provided trainings for local hair salon and barbershop owners on hypertension.
  • GACE hosted two African American Men’s Health Forums in Greenville.
  • LifeWise program in Greenville offered services in under-resourced neighborhoods.
  • Bon Secours Care-A-Van in Hampton Roads had 806 patient encounters.
  • Community Health Hub in Hampton Roads reached 1,100 community members.
  • Kidz’NGrief program in Hampton Roads had 420 patient encounters.
  • Passport to Health program in Hampton Roads engaged 50 families.
  • Healthy Food Pantry in Hampton Roads provided supplemental food assistance to over 628 client encounters.
  • Hispanic Circle of Parents in Hampton Roads had 500 participant encounters.
  • Medication Assistance program in Irvine provided approximately $5,000 to more than 50 individuals.
  • Healthy Food Access program in Irvine served 480 community members.
  • Estill County Recovery Rally in Irvine featured guest speakers and community resources.
  • Green Prescription program in Lima provided 55 food boxes.
  • Activate Change-QUIT tobacco cessation program in Lima had 385 patient contacts.
  • Activate Allen County Block Parties in Lima engaged more than 800 children and adults.
  • 419 Place-based Disparities Initiative in Lima completed 219 individual health needs assessments.
  • Ohio Northern University Healthwise Mobile Clinic in Lima provided 150 patient visits.
  • Mercy Health Rising Stars program in Lorain reached 100 students.
  • Mercy Health Resource Mothers program in Lorain served 325 mothers.
  • Talk to a Provider program in Lorain reached more than 1,575 community members.
  • Mercy Health Parish Nursing program in Lorain held more than 100 health screening events.
  • Fresh Food Program in Paducah served 12 participants.
  • Free Flu Shot Program in Paducah administered 318 doses.
  • Suicide Prevention Trainings in Paducah trained 147 associates.
  • Feminine Hygiene Product Access and Education program in Paducah created 1,000 period starter kits.
  • Fall Prevention program in Paducah screened 93 community members.
  • Bon Secours Richmond provided $3.9 million in investments to 54 organizations.
  • Positive Vibe Workforce Training program in Richmond trained 51 students.
  • Instructive Visiting Nurse Association (IVNA) in Richmond hosted over 300 flu clinics.
  • Bon Secours Richmond Primary and Specialty Care Services provided more than 14,000 visits.
  • Bon Secours Richmond Violence Response Team provided care to nearly 3,500 victims of violence.
  • Every Woman’s Life (EWL) program in Richmond provided screenings to over 900 women.
  • Mercy Health — Springfield partnered with Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center.
  • Community Medication Assistance (Med Assist) program in Springfield served 6,896 patients.
  • Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry (FCN&HM) program in Springfield added six new churches.
  • Birthing Center in Springfield expanded childbirth education offerings.
  • Mercy REACH program in Springfield expanded to vaping and tobacco cessation.
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training in Springfield trained more than 2,000 associates.
  • Mercy Health — Toledo partnered with the African American Male Wellness Agency.
  • Getting Healthy Zone in Toledo engaged nearly 4,000 residents.
  • Mercy Outreach Program in Toledo assisted 37 homeless adults.
  • Franklin Avenue Financial Opportunity Center in Toledo engaged 809 individuals.
  • Mercy Health — Tiffin and Willard provided QPR training.
  • Mercy Health Senior Wellness Program in Toledo offered free dental cleanings.
  • Fatherhood Support program in Youngstown had 62 graduates.
  • Mercy Health Hispanic Health Program (HHP) in Youngstown provided 12,979 client/staff interactions.
  • Stepping Out program in Youngstown had 17,779 attendees.
  • Resource Mothers program in Youngstown completed 860 home visits.
  • Community Health Education Program in Youngstown had 889 participants.
  • Mercy Health Prescription Drug Assistance program in Youngstown provided $4.5 million in free medication.

Governance Achievements

  • Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process engaged stakeholders to understand community needs.
  • Developed and implemented a three-year strategic plan for Community Health.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Complete renovations to the Bon Secours Community Support Center in Baltimore.
  • Broaden and expand impact in workforce development in Baltimore.
  • Increase program offerings and partnerships at the Community Health Hub in Hampton Roads.
  • Increase Care-A-Van patient volume by 5% in Hampton Roads.
  • Develop Stress Less, Live a Healthier Life program in Irvine.
  • Implement 419 Place Based Disparities project in Lima, connecting 250 high-risk individuals to care.
  • Increase the diverse pipeline into healthcare in Lorain.
  • Increase impact on chronic disease measures in Lorain.
  • Continue work with state-wide Prediabetes Collaborative in Paducah.
  • Increase prevalence of authentic community engagement in Richmond.
  • Deploy enhanced services through new fixed locations in Richmond.
  • Expand Education, Recruiting, Nursing program in Springfield to Urbana Hospital.
  • Grow and diversify community health program funding in Springfield.
  • Expand programs and identify key community partners in Toledo.
  • Expand service of the Mobile Medical Clinic in Youngstown.
  • Establish a hypertension education and management program in Youngstown.
  • Opening of Nurturing Families program in Youngstown.

Environmental Challenges

  • Addressing social determinants of health and social needs.
  • Housing challenges.
  • Food insecurity.
  • Access to healthcare.
  • Substance use disorders.
  • Mental health challenges.
  • Violence in communities.
  • Chronic diseases.
  • Infant mortality.
  • Health disparities among minority populations.
  • Access to feminine hygiene products.
  • Falls among older adults.
  • Suicide rates.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs).
  • Partnerships with community organizations.
  • Direct Community Investment (DCI) Program.
  • Community benefit programs.
  • Mobile medical services (Care-A-Van).
  • Community health hubs.
  • Medication assistance programs.
  • Healthy food programs.
  • Mental health and substance use disorder programs.
  • Violence prevention programs.
  • Chronic disease management programs.
  • Maternal and child health programs.
  • Health education and outreach programs.
  • Addressing social determinants of health through various initiatives.
  • Providing feminine hygiene products and education.
  • Fall prevention screenings and education.
  • Suicide prevention training (QPR).

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities