Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States annually in May since 1949. Founded by the Mental Health America Organization, the goal is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the lives of all Americans. The Boone Memorial Hospital Brighter Futures Program is a Substance and Mental Health Treatment Program located in Madison, WV. Brighter Futures cares for patients suffering from substance use disorders. Pictured (left to right): Ba

National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the innovative ways they provide patient care, while staying connected to the community. Boone Memorial Hospital (BMH) Administration and Board of Directors treated all BMH personnel to free Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, May 11 as a reminder that they are valued and appreciated - not just during Hospital Week, but all year-long.

Boone Memorial Hospital held its annual Centers for Recovery and Education (CORE) Flag Raising Ceremony and National Wear Blue & Green Day on Friday, April 22. The community and health care facilities across the nation were encouraged to wear blue and green to promote the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Flag Raising Ceremony Speakers: Emcee: Karlie Belle Price, Director of Public Relations, Communications, and Grants Management Speakers: Brian Ke