QUICK RESPONSE TEAM ESTABLISHES IN BOONE COUNTY, WV MADISON 

A Quick Response Team has been established in Boone County to serve as a “first responder unit” in narcotic-related medical emergencies.

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A quick response team is trained to serve as a first-responder unit made up of law enforcement, rescue personnel, ministers, health care professionals and/or substance abuse counselors.

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Under the umbrella of Boone Memorial Hospital, Executive Director Brent Tomblin of Brighter Futures of Madison leads a partnership effort in the creation of the Boone County Quick Response Team. 

 

Brighter Futures promotes and implements medication-assisted treatment, which includes individual and group therapy with medicine provided weekly.

Boone Memorial Hospital tests nearly 350 in free drive-thru COVID-19 saliva based testing clinic

In partnership with the Governor's Office, WV National Guard and WVDHHR, Boone Memorial Hospital piloted the very first community saliva based COVID-19 drive-thru testing in the State. The event was held Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th at the former Magic Mart building located in Danville, WV.

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"Overall, the pilot was successful with a total of 334 patients submitting saliva specimens," said Angie Christian, Executive Director of Ancillary Services. "Since it was a pilot program, the entire process was a learning experience for all involved," she said. "However, it was a great event and one we will consider repeating in the future."

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While Boone Memorial has been offering weekly COVID-19 drive-thru testing on State Street in Madison, the hospital wanted to expand its efforts.
 

Boone Memorial Hospital receives 5-star rating for patient experience

Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia received a 5-star rating, the highest achievement level possible, from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) for patient experience. 
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"We are extremely proud to earn this prestigious honor," said Virgil Underwood, Boone Memorial Hospital CEO. "The 5-star rating reflects the hard work and commitment of our caregivers who have dedicated their lives to helping others."

BMH Walk-in Clinic (Rural Health Clinic) relocates to State Street, Madison

Boone Memorial Hospital has temporarily relocated its Walk-in Clinic (Rural Health Clinic) to 173 State Street (across from the Madison Animal Clinic). The move was done in an effort to continue protecting patients from exposure to the coronavirus. 

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The Walk-in Clinic kept its current hours and days of operation; 8am-6pm, 7 days a week. The BMH COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing site has moved from Danville to the lot beside of the BMH Walk-in Clinic on State Street in Madison.