BMH responds to potential increase in COVID-19 cases due to vacationing with drive-thru testing and screening
While vacation travel increases during the summer months, so does the potential for more COVID-19 cases. Boone Memorial Hospital remains proactive in maintaining a state of

on-going preparedness.

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"Our goal has, and continues to be, that of aggressive preparedness, not panic," said hospital CEO, Virgil Underwood. "We understand that the probability for cases to rise after local residents return from vacation is a valid concern. Therefore, we want to remain ready for a potential influx of coronavirus cases."
 

Boone Memorial Hospital awards employees hero pay bonus

Boone Memorial Hospital employees, as well as most health care workers across the world, have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While most businesses were closing, health care workers and first responders were facing the epidemic head on. 

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"Our employees were very adaptable and cooperative during this unprecedented time," said Boone Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Virgil Underwood. "They all accepted the challenge with willingness and compassion. Some employees were even asked to take on new roles, at times," he said.

 

The hospital's innovative plans to reassign employees throughout the crises kept nearly all Boone Memorial employees working. 

Jared Boxes donated to BMH to share with children patients 

The Jared Box project was started in 2001 by the children at Our Lady of Victory School in State College, Pennsylvania to honor their classmate and friend, Jared. He was a brave little boy who battled cancer with courage and faith.

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Jared was diagnosed with an incurable brainstem tumor in 1999. At just 5 years old, he demonstrated faith, wisdom and compassion for others. Jared maintained his sense of humor and the joys of childhood through play. He carried a backpack full of toys and games to all appointments, and questioned why the other children didn't bring toys to their exam rooms.
 

BMH Family Medical Center Walk-in Clinic reopens      

The Boone Memorial Hospital Family Medical Center Walk-in Clinic, located on the hospital campus, has reopened.

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"Clinic hours of operation are 8AM - 6PM, seven days a week," said Gina Moore, Executive Director of Outpatient Clinics. "To ensure patient safety, we will separate sick patients from well patients upon arrival, until further notice," she explained. "The health and safety of our patients and staff still remains our top priority."
 

Boone Memorial Celebrates Hospital Week and Airlift Wing does flyover         

Boone Memorial Hospital celebrated Hospital Week from May 10th to May 16th. Events included Krispy Kreme Donut Day, a Cook-Out and Ice-cream Friday. Hospital Week is a national event to thank hospitals and healthcare workers for their tireless efforts.

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In addition, the 167th Airlift Wing - West Virginia Air National Guard, and the 130th Airlift Wing honored frontline healthcare and first responders with a flyover of hospitals in the region. The 130th Airlift Wing flew over Boone Memorial Hospital at 12:51pm as part of the United States Air Force's Operation American Resolve.