The Radiology Department at Boone Memorial Hospital recently finished its renewal process for the mammography accreditation and was granted a 3-year certification from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Food and Drug Administration. 

“Three years is the maximum certification they can grant,” explained Radiology Director, Greg Zornes. The process is actually quite involved. When they come in to do the inspection they check our equipment and the QA (Quality Assurance) program, which basically means making sure our Radiologist Technologists are following proper procedures and meeting standards. We also have to send images of actual patients to make sure our positioning is good and the quality of our pictures meets their standards. There were no deficiencies found in any of these areas. We were very pleased. The hard work and dedication of our Radiology Technologists, Lora Ballard, Angie Chafin and Lisa Pratt is the main reason we achieved this excellent rating,” Zornes added.

One of Boone Memorial Hospital’s own has received a very prestigious award from Wheeling Jesuit University. Greg Zornes who serves as the Director of Radiology was recently presented with the Gloriam Award for Leadership, Service, and Academic Excellence.

Zornes is enrolled in the BOLD program (Bachelor’s of Organizational Leadership and Development) at Wheeling Jesuit. He received the award for his leadership role at BMH, service to the community and for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average while in the program.

“We are very proud of Greg. He has been a leader at Boone Memorial Hospital for many years so I’m not surprised by this accomplishment,” said CEO of BMH, Tommy Mullins.

Zornes was one of only a handful of students selected from more than 375 who were academically eligible to receive this year’s award.

The committee commended Zornes on his willingness to assume leadership responsibilities for campus and community based activities, service activities and for his excellence in academics.

Boone Memorial Hospital would like to recognize the recipient of the 2013 James F. Trusley Employee of the Year Award – Stuard “Stu” Haugen. 

Hard-working, considerate and caring are a few of the many words used to describe Stu. He currently resides in Verdunville in Logan County and has worked as a Nurse at Boone Memorial Hospital for 7 years. Stu is an Emergency Room Nurse and evening shift supervisor.

Prior to his current role as Nurse Supervisor, Stu was an ER Staff Nurse.

He is known for his great work ethic and skill.

“Stu is a great team leader. He is a very caring person and a good nurse,” said Teresa Meade, RN BSN, Chief Clinical Officer/Executive Director of Support Services at BMH.

Stu has a Nursing Degree from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Some of his job duties at BMH include treating patients and supervising the evening shift nursing staff.

“It’s a challenge but I really enjoy it,” said Stu.

Hard-working, dedicated and intelligent a just a few of the many words used to describe the April 2013 Employee of the Month at Boone Memorial Hospital – Bob Foster. Bob currently resides in St. Albans, WV in Kanawha County and has worked at Boone Memorial Hospital for 27 years; he is the Executive Director of Pharmacy Services.

As the Executive Director of Pharmacy, Bob manages the entire department, works as a Pharmacist daily and serves as a member of the Administration’s Management Team.

Bob received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology from West Virginia University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from Auburn University School of Pharmacy. He has also been awarded 20+ hours of continuing education per year as well as certificates from CAMC (Charleston Area Medical Center) and BMH for Management Training.

Bob is a great asset to Boone Memorial Hospital and is held in high regard by his colleagues and staff.

Colleague and friend Mark Linville said, "Bob is one of those guys who is very passionate about his job. He always has the care of the patient as his number one priority."