The West Virginia Chapter of the American Trauma Society presented Senator (Dr.) Ron Stollings with the 2008 Legislator of the Year Award on Wednesday, March 12,
2009. As Vice-Chair of the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, he has worked tirelessly to promote injury prevention, good health, and optimal care for the
sick and injured in West Virginia.

Left Picture, (left-to-right): Manda Snuffer, Carolyn Deorr, Lori Schorr, Sharon Pearson, Sandra Stack, Senator Stollings, Christina Turley, Penny Byrnside, Vicki Hildreth,
Lisa Wiles, Robert Dozier, and Jonathan Sapp.

Right Picture: Senator Stollings and Penny Byrnside

Do you feel irritable or sleepy during the day? Do you have difficulty staying awake when sitting still, such as when watching television or reading or even fall asleep sometimes while driving? Is it difficult for you to pay attention or concentrate at work,

Recognized for 35 years service to Boone Memorial Hospital & the Community

William R. “Bill” Stone has been an integral part of the community and Boone Memorial Hospital for 35 years. Stone was appointed to the Boone Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees in 1972 and has held the position of President of the Board since 1980.    

Boone Memorial Hospital and the local community have seen many accomplishments and advances under Stone’s leadership. For example, the hospital has expanded on 5 occasions, including expanding all hospital services & adding more than 20 new services in the past 7 years. BMH was one of the first hospitals in WV to become “Smoke Free” and the first facility in WV to sign a Partnership Agreement with another larger medical facility due to Stone’s support and vision.

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• Walking builds muscle, which burns more calories than fat.
• Walking relieves stress. Taking a walk to get the heart pumping and the limbs moving helps increase ones well-being. Research has shown that walking is a good stress reliever and energizer.
• Walking helps alleviate symptoms of depression.
• Walking can help build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure.
• Walking can be done at any time of the day.
• Walking allows for community participation. It is a good way for communities to get involved because it is something everyone can do.