BMH is Proud to Be Recognized as a CERTIFIED PINK RIBBON FACILITY

Caring for Women is a Way of Life for Us

Your good health is our top priority. We have recently joined an elite group of facilities across the country that share an important commitment to raising the standard of care for every patient. We are proud to be recognized as a certified Pink Ribbon Facility.

As a Pink Ribbon Facility we take pride in providing every woman that comes to us for a mammogram with a digital mammography exam.

Digital mammography produces images that appear on the technologist’s monitor in a matter of seconds. There is no waiting for film to develop, which means a shorter time spent in the exam, and you may get results the same day.

We hope you’ll take advantage of the latest in digital imaging and call us today for your appointment: 304-369-8805

Boone Memorial Hospital's Radiology Department reached record high patient numbers in April 2012 with the new MRI fixed unit.

The MRI unit has been on-site for several months and has already been put to great use.

"We have been booked up and saw over 30 patients in just the first couple of weeks," said Greg Zornes, Director of Radiology at Boone Memorial Hospital. "We set a record last month and continue to increase patient volume. It is always nice when a new or improved service reaches more patients. I believe our MRI numbers are increasing because patients and providers in the area now know that we offer MRI service five-days-a-week. Having a fixed unit makes things easier and more convenient for the patient and decreases wait time," Zornes added.

"We are the first Critical Access Hospital in the State of West Virginia to offer a fixed unit," explained Tommy Mullins, Administrator at BMH.

"We are very happy to offer this service to the local community. I know so many people are already benefiting from the ease and comfort of having a fixed MRI unit located so close to home. We also offer free parking," Mullins added.

All of the radiology exams at Boone Memorial Hospital are interpreted by Premier Imaging, a group of radiologists based in the Charleston area. Most all radiology exams are reported within 24 hours. A patient can get an appointment for an MRI or most any other imaging exam at BMH within 24-48 hours.

So, what exactly is an MRI of the body and what can you expect? The MRI unit at BMH is a 1.5 Tesla Seimens Symphony, closed bore system, which offers superior image quality. It is housed in a mobile technology trailer that is conveniently located near the hospital’s main entrance. MRI uses magnetic energy and radio waves to create images. There is no radiation involved in having an MRI examination. The magnetic energy used in MRI is not safe for all patients. Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker should avoid having an MRI examination. The technologists carefully screen every patient for possible contraindications before an MRI.

MRI is capable of showing soft tissue structures in great detail. It is very useful for evaluating ligament and tendon damage, as well as the soft tissues of the brain and spinal cord. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor, transmitted electronically, printed or copied to a CD. MRI does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays).