In an effort to continue to protect patients from potential exposure to the coronavirus, Boone Memorial Hospital is temporarily relocating its Walk-in Clinic, currently located on the hospital campus in the Family Medical Center, to 173 State Street (across from the Madison Animal Hospital). "We feel this move is the best decision to keep our patients safe," said Gina Moore, Executive Director of Outpatient Clinics. "It will allow us to keep separation among our patients amidst the COVID-19 crises." The Walk-in Clinic will keep its current hours and days of operation; 8am-6pm, 7 days a week. "We will also offer COVID-19 testing once the move is complete," said Moore. "We currently have a COV

Employees from Boone Memorial Hospital joined various community groups, non-profit agencies, churches and community volunteers at the Danville Post Office on July 10th to pack boxes in conjunction with the Backpack Buddy Program. The program will help feed over 600 children this summer. This was the second of three packing days to prepare the boxes. The final packing day of the summer will be held on Friday, August 7th beginning at 9am. Special thanks to Boone Memorial Hospital Representatives: Shannon Delisi, Karlie Belle Price, Sharelle Adkins, Kathy Hill and Kristin Ferguson. In addition, two students completing their clinical pharmacy rotation in the BMH Inpatient Pharmacy participated;

On June 26th at the Annual Boone Memorial Hospital Employee Celebration, Becky Spears was awarded the first annual 2020 Robert “Bob” Brown Outstanding Service Award. Becky, who has been an employee of Boone Memorial for over 15 years, said she was shocked when her name was announced. “I couldn’t believe it. I know so many employees here who are just as deserving. I was so honored to be chosen,” she said. Becky is the hospital’s Dietary Director. Some of her duties include conducting routine patient nutritional screening, identifying nutritional concerns, implementing diet plans, providing nutritional education, managing a sanitary food service environment and specifying standards and procedu

In an effort to make COVID-19 testing more easily accessible, Boone Memorial Hospital is offering a drive-thru testing site. "We want to ensure our community has easy access to testing," said hospital CEO, Virgil Underwood. "It's our intent to make the process convenient and simple. We also realize that the probability for cases to rise after people return from vacation is a concern. Therefore, we want to remain ready for a potential influx of coronavirus cases. The easier people can receive testing, the better," he explained. "People who drive-thru for testing don't even have to get out of their vehicle." The drive thru testing site began July 7th and is located in Danville at the former Ba

While vacation travel increases during the summer months, so does the potential for more COVID-19 cases. Boone Memorial Hospital remains proactive in maintaining a state of on-going preparedness. "Our goal has, and continues to be, that of aggressive preparedness, not panic," said hospital CEO, Virgil Underwood. "We understand that the probability for cases to rise after local residents return from vacation is a valid concern. Therefore, we want to remain ready for a potential influx of coronavirus cases." SCREENING: The hospital has reintroduced the tent screening process at both its Emergency Room and Family Medical Center Walk-In entrances. The soft screening of all staff, visitors and th