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Wright
Medical Center is easily
busiest places in town--
reason. The 16-year-old
up to 9,000 persons
visits, according
director Randy Lowe.
come from an area
of 25 miles, including
in western Greenbrier,
and eastern
The area contains
of nearly 40,000.
frequently touch
at the rear of the two-
to transport patients to
Roanoke, Virginia, and
On rare occasions hell-
to Chariot-
Such was the case
27 when patient Roger
Springdale came to the
a collapsed artery to the
~, matter of minutes he
the aircraft and on the
University of Virginia
artery was surgi-
boasts the largest
clinic program of the nine
according to Mr. Lowe.
~roblems stemming
work in the service
program one of
in the Rainelle center.
classes are offered as
the black lung clinic
| Outreach efforts in the
and are affiliated with the
Association•
functions of the
employment rehabili-
Pulmonary rehabilitation
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Helicopter & crew await patient at Rain•lie
staff as far as what the community ompson, Audrey McQuain, Sarah
needs." Lee Neal, Glen Shannon, Virginia
The fully accredited laboratory Thompson, Bob Mason, and
has a $60,000 "dedicated mamogra- " Bertette Flippen.
phy unit," which is calibrated and The clinic is now under the direct
standardized to perform tests for governing of its own Board of Direc-
breast cancer, according to labor& tore, which makes policy decisions.
tory technician Jeff Ripley. Pre-natal Bob Mason is president. All other
care is offered for the first two tri- members are those previously listed
mesters of pregnancy, on the Community Aid Board with
The Hygeia Facilities Foundation the exception of Emery Ballengee
built the 21,000-square-foot facility and Ralph Williams. Members are
in 1974 and opened it with ten staff elected each year by the general
members. In 1979 it was taken over membership of Rainelle Medical
by Community Aid, Incorporated, a Center, Inc., which is open to all
western Greenbrier County public area residents.
needs organization which assisted The clinic opened its Meadow
in the clinic's opening. The group Bridge Satellite Office in 1985 and
changed the name to Rainelle Medi- its Quinwood Satellite Office in
cal Center that year. 1986.
In January 1989 the clinic be- Reduced rates are formulated for
came self-governing. Community customers according to their income
Aid still serves.an advisory function levels, Mr Lowe says. Nearly $1.25
in the operation of the clinic. Mem- million is needed to operate the
bers are president Ralph Williams, clinic each year, he said, with nearly
Emery Ballengee, F. E. (Gene) Nel- $250,000 of that amount coming last
son, Bernard Marrs, Ryan Th- year from a variety of grants.
V. F. W. Post #4484
And Ladies Auxiliary, Annual Ramp Dinner, Saturday, March 31, noon to 5 p.m. Adults $5; children under 12, $3. At the Post
Home on Main St., Rainelle.
CBers' Round-Up
Spring Get-Together Supper, Friday, March 30, 7 p.m., all CBers invited to take a covered dish. A "Silly Junk Auction"
following the meal. All donations for auction appreciated.
Anthony Creek Fire House
Steak dinner, March 24, 3 to 6 pro. sponsored by Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. $4, adults, $250, lot
children 12 and under•
Family Refuge Center (FRC)
Annual Spring Auction, Friday, March 30, at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg. Barbecue dinner available k)r $3,
other refreshments also. Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at Old Stone Church
Thursday, March 29, 5-7p.m. or call the FRC. 645-6334 to arrange for pickup•
Concerned Nurses of West Virginia
Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m. at Greenbrier Manor, Fairlea. Program "To Live Until You Die" video cassette by Elizabeth
KObler-Ross. All RNs and LPNs welcome.
Modern Woodmen of America
Camp 8736, pot luck dinner. Thurs. March 22, 6.'30 p.m., Alderson City Hall. Sheriff Perry McGuire speaking on Drug Abuse
Family door prize.
Sixth Annual Exhibition of the Greenbrier Artists
Selected works will be shown at an Open House at Greenbrier Community College, Lewisburg, Sunday, April 1, I p.m. 5 pro,
refreshments served. Paintings on exhibit through Thursday, April 5.
West Virginia Department of Health
Lewisburg Area Office, has a new telephone number -- 647-7476•
Friends of the Greenbrier County Library
Regular monthly meeting, March 20, 2 p.m, in the Library Annex. Special guest, Elizabeth Hunter, w;ll revtew ~Your Child's
Growing Mind. "Everyone welcome.
Deluxe Buffet Dinner
Saturday, April 28 by the Pipe Organ Committee of First Presbyterian Church, White Sulphur Springs, 5 p.m. to 7 p m.
Admission $6 for adults; $3 for children under 12.
Square & Contra Dance
Continuing Friday Series, 8 p.m., March 23. Featuring Caller Carlotta Wellington. "Pot Luck" music; all music!ans welcome.
Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg. Donation $3.
Turkey Dinner
Saturday, March 24, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, slaw, green beans, dnnks,
homemade bread, pies. $4 adults; $2 children. Grace United Methodist Church, Fort Spnng. Benefit Mountain Movers 4-H
Club Camp scholarships.
Annual Pancake Supper
Sponsored by Men of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, White Sulphur Springs, Wednesday, March 21. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets $3, children under 6 free
White Sulphur Springs Little League
Meeting, Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m. in White Sulphur Junior High School Gym. All persons interested in continuing Little
League #rogram are urged to attend•
Pancake Supper -- "All You Can Eat"
classes in neck and
taught by physical ~ John Wesley United Methodist Church, at McDonald's, Fairlea, Tuesday, March 27, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Adults - $3, Children - $2.
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