
The Boone Memorial Health Black Lung Center specializes in helping miners file for their Federal and State Black Lung claims as well as provide testing. Our exceptional team of pulmonologists and registered respiratory therapists work to ensure patients receive the best care possible.
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The Black Lung Center:
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Help filing Federal and State Black Lung Application & Testing
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B-Read Chest X-Ray (specific to black lung)
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Spirometry (breathing capacity)
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EKG
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Exercise Stress Test
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Complete physical by physician
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Outreach Events:
The Black Lung Center offers several free outreach events annually to help miners complete their federal and state black lung claims.
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Visit our page periodically to view future outreach dates.
If you are unable to attend a black lung claims outreach event, please contact The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial Hospital 304-369-8825 to schedule an appointment at our facility in Madison, WV.
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A member of the Black Lung Center team will help you complete your federal and/or state black lung application, at no cost to you.


Boone Memorial Hospital Black Lung Center fights for miners as Black Lung rates climb
By: Hannah Goetz | WOWK
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOWK) – Black Lung rates have hit a 25 year high in Appalachian coal mining states. According to the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, Black Lung Disease is at a record high in Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia.



Contact us:
Media:
July 2019
Black Lung Center fights for miners
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June 2019
BMH to hold free black lung outreach in Wharton, WV on June 14th
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March 2019
WSAZ 3 News Story
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January 2019
Bazzil Goodman of Logan receives black lung benefits with help from BMH
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December 2018
BMH helps Miners in the Beckley area file Black Lung Claims
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July 2018
WOWK 13 News Story
Boone Memorial Hospital Offers Miners Black Lung Help
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June 2018
Boone Memorial Tests 100th Black Lung Patient
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February 2018
Boone Memorial Hospital opens Black Lung Center and holds outreach event

Call The Black Lung Center
at 304-369-8825
for more information