Bon Secours Richmond Among “100 Best Companies”
Working Mother Magazine Recognizes Achievements in Work/Life Balance

RICHMOND, Va. (September 24, 2002) – Working Mother magazine today released its 17th annual list of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers,” honoring Bon Secours Richmond Health System for a fourth consecutive year.

Bon Secours Richmond has been recognized as a top company for working mothers because of its family-friendly programs such as flexible work options on-site childcare and kindergarten, eldercare services and other work/life benefits. The company continues to strive to bring innovative solutions to balancing work and home life.

"This is an ongoing commitment to excellence," said Peter J. Bernard, chief executive officer, Bon Secours Richmond. “Work/life initiatives take on even greater importance for all of our employees. As a major employer in the Greater Richmond Region, we recognize the need to continue to raise the bar in order to attract and keep the very best. We are thrilled to be honored four years in a row by Working Mother.”

Bon Secours Richmond Health System, the leading Catholic not-for-profit health care system in the Richmond area, includes three award-winning hospitals, numerous outpatient and diagnostic facilities, physician groups and a school of nursing. A fourth hospital, the 130-bed St. Francis Medical Center, is planned for construction in Chesterfield County.

Bon Secours Richmond Health System offers excellent childcare benefits, flexible working hours, work/life benefits and career advancement opportunities. Bon Secours Health System, Inc. is a national Catholic health care system with a healing ministry that serves 15 communities in nine states throughout the eastern United States. More information on Bon Secours is available on the Internet at www.bonsecours.com.