The Boone Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has awarded five, $500 scholarships. The scholarships are for the 2019-20 academic year. Each recipient is enrolled in a medical field and has been deemed worthy by the committee. Lindsay Brown is the recipient of the Dickerson McColgan Scholarship, which is awarded each year to an employee of Boone Memorial Hospital who chooses to further his/her medical career. Lindsay currently works in the Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Department and is enrolled in nursing school. Other recipients include: Joel DeMersman, Cody Holstein, Katelyn Garretson and Gabrielle Green. The committee, along with the Auxiliary, wishes to congratulate each

Dr. Shane E. Cook is now offering Dermatology (Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Dermatologic Surgery) at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia. The Outpatient Dermatology Clinic is located on the 1st floor of the Family Medical Center (beside main hospital). The Outpatient Dermatology Clinic consists of medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Cook will also perform Dermatologic Surgery in the BMH Surgical Suite, located in the main hospital. Dr. Cook, a native of Boone County, West Virginia, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Thereafter, he received a Doctor of Medicine from Marshall University Jo

On Friday, June 14th, The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial Hospital held an outreach event at the Wharton Community Center in Wharton, WV. Staff from Boone Memorial and the Division of Labor helped miners complete federal black lung claims. Also on site were representatives from Hygeia Facilities Foundation of Boone County who offered resources to assist miners with State claims. "Miners have helped build this Country," said David Gresham, Chief Development Officer at Boone Memorial Hospital. "We want to help them get the compensation they deserve, if in fact, they have black lung disease." The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial Hospital has been open just over a year and tested over 1,0

On Saturday, June 8th, several employees from Boone Memorial Hospital participated in the Backpack Buddy Program held at the Madison Civic Center. Backpack Buddy provides bi-weekly food supplements for over 400 eligible Boone County students during the summer of 2019. Hospital employees assisted in various projects throughout the day including prepping, packing and loading. The hospital also made a financial contribution of $1,000. "It's a wonderful program," said hospital CEO Virgil Underwood. "Our employees are always ready and willing to help because it provides much needed nutrition to local children." Support for the program is provided by area businesses, individuals, Boone County Boar

On Friday, May 31st United States Senator, Joe Manchin visited Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia. Senator Manchin took a tour of the facility followed by a round table discussion with hospital leaders. During the tour, Manchin visited patients and stopped by various departments including The Black Lung Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Surgery, Emergency Department and Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy/Rehab One. Hospital Representatives included Chief Executive Officer, Virgil Underwood; Chief Operating Officer, Mark Linville; Chief Development Officer, David Gresham; Chief Financial Officer, Chad Hovis; Chief Nursing Officer, Terri Castle; Executive Director of An