LifeBridge Health Acquires Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital
Baltimore, Md. (Nov. 1, 2019) - Bon Secours Mercy Health and LifeBridge Health today completed LifeBridge Health's acquisition of Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital. 
"At LifeBridge Health, we want to ensure that the people of West Baltimore have the healthcare services they need now and in the future. As we bring additional medical specialties, enhanced services and renovations to the hospital, we look forward to working with Bon Secours Community Works and other partners, including members of the community, on our shared vision to see a growing and thriving West Baltimore," said LifeBridge Health President and CEO Neil Meltzer.
On Nov. 1, all eligible Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital employees became part of the LifeBridge Health family, and leadership of the West Baltimore hospital transitioned to LifeBridge Health. As Chief Community Health Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health, Sam Ross, M.D., continues his leadership of community health programs across the ministry of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Bon Secours has worked for years to create sustainable solutions for healthcare for the West Baltimore community; this acquisition is a continuation of discussions and approaches that have taken place for the past decade among health providers as well as local and state officials.
In connection with this acquisition, LifeBridge Health will make annual payments to be paid over six years to Bon Secours Baltimore Foundation and will be used exclusively for the establishment, continuation or expansion of community-based programming at Bon Secours Community Works and Unity Properties. They will address social determinants of health.
"Bon Secours and LifeBridge Health are committed to transformational work to improve the health and wholeness of West Baltimore," said Dr. Ross. "Together, we will focus on better access to quality healthcare services, wellness and prevention and addressing the root causes of health disparities."
LOCAL AND STATE SUPPORT
The acquisition of the hospital has the support of Governor Larry Hogan, the Health Services Cost Review Commission and Baltimore Mayor Jack Young.
"Our administration is committed to providing quality health care to our citizens, and after months of planning and collaboration with local community members, elected officials, and state regulators, we are proud to congratulate the successful transition of Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital to LifeBridge Health," said Governor Larry Hogan. "This transition will bring enhanced health services and additional medical specialties to West Baltimore, and I want to commend all those involved for their commitment to finding effective and creative health care solutions for our communities."
"I'm thrilled to welcome LifeBridge Health to the West Baltimore community where they will provide high-quality healthcare to our residents," said Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young. "Bon Secours and LifeBridge Health have been vital partners and anchor institutions in Baltimore City, and I'm looking forward to working closely with them to improve health outcomes and quality of life for our residents in West Baltimore."
"The transition of Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital to LifeBridge Health has the opportunity to improve the quality of life in West Baltimore by transforming the healthcare delivery system, modernizing healthcare facilities, and committing resources aimed at increasing access to needed medical services and addressing social determinants of healt