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.

Staff provides quality patient care

For the first time in Boone Memorial Hospital History, the ER has been designated as Trauma Level IV. “The ER Staff has worked extremely hard to obtain this status. It’s taken us two years to get this,” said Terri Dolin, Director of Emergency Room/Surgery. “The State now recognizes us as Trauma Level IV, which is exciting,” she added.

There are basically 5 levels. Being at a Level IV basically means a surgeon isn’t on duty but BMH can get a patient where they need to go immediately. The Health Net can be at BMH in minutes. Not only has the ER upgraded its overall facility, education has been enhanced. Every physician in the ER is now ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support). Nurses have attended the TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) and the nurses on staff are ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certified.                                  

The ER received grant money to purchase a new ultrasound machine and new intubating equipment. When a hospital is designated a certain level, it makes communication with other facilities easier. “When other hospitals know you are a Trauma Level IV they know what we can and can’t offer,” said Dolin. 

“We have an excellent ER Staff at BMH. At Trauma Level IV we’re able to offer more efficient quality patient care. We’ve had some unreal outcomes and several saves. It’s been amazing,” added Dolin. At Boone Memorial Hospital you’re treated like family. We Care for Life.  

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Muscle Cramps

Muscle cramps can occur any time – during exertion or at rest. Sometimes they’re caused by certain medications or dehydrations.

• Have the victim stretch out the affected muscle to counteract the cramp.
• Massage the cramped muscle firmly but gently.
• Apply heat. (Use a heating pad or a hot water bottle wrapped in cloth.) Moist heat is more effective than dry heat.  Do Not  apply direct heat to the skin.
• Get medical help if cramps persist.

  Muscle Strains

• Muscle strains are commonly known as pulled muscles.
• Apply cold compresses at once. Reapply them for 20 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for the first 24 hours. (Do Not apply ice directly to the skin.)
• If the strained muscle is in an arm or leg, elevate the limb to reduce swelling & bleeding within the muscle.  Rest the pulled muscle for 24 hours.
• Get medical help if the victim is in great pain or if a body part is not working properly.

The new Dyna-Band exercise program was introduced to seniors and sponsored by "All About Health" Boone Memorial Hospital (Working for a Healthy Community), April 17, at the Wharton Community Center.

The seniors each received a packet that included a Dyna-Band (Resistive Fitness Band) and Exercise Guide, Step Counter, and information on health provided with health tips.

The February 2009 Employee of the Month at Boone Memorial Hospital is known for her caring and positive attitude, great sense of humor and her ability to connect with patients. Susan Sites, Rehab Technician at the BMH Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Clinic has been part of the BMH family for nearly three and a half years.

“I’ve actually worked in therapy nearly 23 years,” said Susan. “I’ve done rehab PT (physical therapy), orthopedic, acute care PT and extended care PT. I love it all.

We encourage people to visit friends and family members. Be sure to check with admissions or the main desk prior to visiting to make sure your visit occurs at the most appropriate time.

The basic mission of Boone Memorial Hospital is to create an environment in which qualified physicians and other health care personnel can work together to provide high quality health care service, in an atmosphere of brotherly love and concern, to the residents of Boone County and surrounding areas.

Boone Memorial Hospital opened its doors in 1964 with the philosophy of "People Serving People" with that concept in mind, our hospital is dedicated to treating each patient on an individual basis. 

In the 70's, 80's, and 90's we added many new services and expanded to meet the growing demands of our region. 

Our hospital is ready to evolve as healthcare changes. We hope to serve you well into the future. Please let us know how we can meet your health needs right here in our local community.

Cardiologist William H. Carter, a native of Virginia, is a pioneer in cardiac care. Carter and his colleagues are in the process of establishing a network of sites - most likely community health centers - where clot-busting drugs would be available for rural West Virginians who suffer a specific type of heart attack called a segment-elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI.

The high-powered drugs would save lives of heart attack victims, they say. Dr. Carter is heading up a project to reduce heart attack deaths in rural parts of the State. 

It's hard to believe that 35 years has passed since Randy Foxx, a well-known and respected employee at Boone Memorial Hospital began dedicating his time and talents to the hospital and community. 

"I started in 1973 and never looked back," Foxx said.

Foxx started as a Book Keeper in the Business Office at BMH. Today he serves as the Executive Director of Finances and supervises the entire Business Office and Registration Staff.