When Boone Memorial Hospital announced in December that it had received a Five-Star rating, the highest achievement level possible, from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), hospital staff had no idea they were the only facility in the State of West Virginia to achieve this high honor. "We were ecstatic to realize that we not only received Five-Stars, but are the only hospital in the entire State to do so. Even within a 200 mile radius we were one of only four total facilities, with the other three being in KY, OH and VA," said Terri Castle, Chief Nursing Officer at Boone Memorial Hospital. "We are thrilled." Hospitals report data to CMS, which is the federal agency that runs the

Chad Hovis joined the Administrative Team at Boone Memorial Hospital on November 26, 2018 as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Chad has over twenty years of Healthcare Consulting experience developing and implementing strategies to increase reimbursement for hospitals and physician clinics. He graduated Valedictorian from Logan High School in 1991 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Marshall University in 1995. ​ Prior to coming to Boone Memorial, Chad was the Healthcare Consulting Senior Manager at Arnett Carbis Toothman, PLLC and a Healthcare Consulting Manager for DHG Healthcare’s National Reimbursement Practice, both located in Charleston, WV. Chad is a member of the

Boone Memorial Hospital will celebrate the one year opening of its Black Lung Center this month. The Black Lung Center, located on the Boone Memorial Hospital campus in Madison, West Virginia, has already tested nearly 800 miners since opening February 20th, 2018. In addition to testing, The Black Lung Center helps miners complete their federal black lung claim forms. “We help make a daunting and often difficult process easier for our miners," said Willie Carte, Director of Respiratory Therapy and The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial Hospital. “We don’t want our miners or widows to get discouraged. That's one reason why we are hosting outreach events across the State of West Virginia to g

The Boone Memorial Hospital Surgery Department provides the highest-quality care for minor medical procedures, including womens health and surgeries. It features two large, state-of-the-art surgical suites. Services include General Surgery, Endoscopy, GYN (Women's Health), Ophthalmology, Plastics and Minor Procedures with plans for expansion in 2019. "When you need surgery and want to feel confident that you or your loved ones are receiving the best care – you can take comfort in knowing that our medical team here at Boone Memorial are among the top in their field," said Kathy Pauley, Director of Surgery. "And each and every one of our medical providers truly care for their patients." To obt

Boone Memorial Hospital, An award winning facility... Receiving the COVETED 5 STAR CMS Award, among others... Boone Memorial Hospital, a critical access hospital in rural West Virginia is on the move to excellence. Its new facility, featuring all new equipment and almost tripling the size of the former Boone Memorial was opened in 2016. Since then...the hospital staff and administration have worked tirelessly to add and expand services, while enhancing quality care. This dedication and patient centered focus has earned the hospital various prestigious awards in 2018. To name a few... On National Rural Health Day, Boone Memorial Hospital announced its recognition by The Chartis Center for Rur