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. "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. S

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. 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 t

Volunteers joined together at the Danville Post Office on June 5th to pack boxes, which will feed over 600 children this summer in conjunction with the Backpack Buddy Program. Special thanks to our Boone Memorial Hospital Representatives: (Pictured above, left to right): Karlie Belle Price, Emily Wallace, Kathy Hill and Kristin Ferguson. VIEW ALBUM HERE