Boone Memorial Hospital Dermatologist, Dr. Shane Cook was a guest speaker at the Madison Rotary on July 11th. Rotarian and Physician Assistant, Jerry Quisenberry stated, "Most medicare forms ask if you've visited a dermatologist recently. Without an exam you may have skin issues you don't realize." In addition, Rotarian and State Senator, Dr. Ron Stollings said, “This is a big deal. How many small towns have a Dermatologist on site? It’s great to welcome Dr. Cook to Rotary and back home to Madison. We are so fortunate to have a medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologist here locally.” Dr. Cook is the son of Wendle and Tammy Cook and grandson of retired judge and lawyer, Jerry Cook. He is m
The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial Hospital will hold a free outreach event on Friday, July 26th to help miners complete their federal black lung claims. The outreach will be held at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Williamson Campus, in Mingo County. Those attending should bring proof of their coal mining employment: (W-2’s, pay stubs, or employment letters), work history with approximate dates of employment including name and company (NOTE: Do not get social security record due to expense), a certified copy of their marriage certificate, spouse’s social security number and date of birth, copy of divorce decree (if applicable) and copy of birth certificate an
On July 1st, United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, WV. Capito, along with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, took a tour of the facility followed by a TeleStroke demonstration. Carr is an American lawyer who currently serves as a member of the Federal Communications Commission. He previously served as an aide to FCC member Ajit Pai and as the FCC's general counsel. Carr also worked as a telecommunications attorney at the law firm of Wiley Rein. Boone Memorial Hospital is one of three West Virginia hospitals to receive TeleStroke equipment from Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC). Its go live date was April 9th. TeleStroke offers a video conferen
