Bon Secours Opens New Freestanding Emergency Center in Chester
Bon Secours opened its new freestanding emergency center in Chester with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.
The new emergency center is located off U.S. Route 1 on Moores Lake Road and will officially open to patients on May 25th.
The Bon Secours—Chester Emergency Center addresses the critical need for emergency care access in a previously underserved area of the community, while strategically looking ahead to meet the continued growth in Chesterfield and beyond.
Joe Wilkins, the president of Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center spoke about the new emergency center.
“The new Bon Secours Chester Emergency Center is meeting a critical need for residents of the Chester community with increased access to emergency health care services. We are proud to answer the call of our local EMS partners with this new facility and look forward to caring for this community in the days, weeks, and years to come,” Wilkins said. “This facility will help us fill the gap between St. Francis Medical Center and Southside Medical Center providing easier, more convenient access to care for those living in the southern part of our Richmond market.”
Facts about the new facility
- One story, 24,300 ft.² of new construction, created with input from local EMS for the best location and design
- $25.6 million investment in the community
- 11-bed, full-service emergency care for adults and children, from minor injuries to life-threatening concerns
- Occupational Health Clinic operated by Harness Health Partners
- State-of-the-art CT imaging to identify dangerous internal conditions like strokes and fractures so fast and effective care can be provided
- A spacious wide bore MRI with customizable lighting to help reduce stress and claustrophobia
- State of the art x-ray technology for more accurate diagnostics and care
- Bone density scanning to help diagnose osteoporosis and support bone strength
- 3-D mammography for more accurate breast health screening
- Two ultrasound rooms, one just for women’s imaging
- Pediatric scoliosis imaging — a first on Southside!
