BMH Cancer & Infusion Center
“ Balancing regulatory demands, financial limitations, recruitment and retention challenges and the ongoing need to expand services to meet community needs requires constant adaptability and long-range thinking,” she says.“ Rural hospitals must innovate to survive, and that reality guides much of my work.”
The thing Christian loves most about her job is watching ideas turn into outcomes.
“ Whether it is opening a new service line, improving quality metrics or watching a team member grow into their potential, I find tremendous fulfillment in the impact we create,” she says.
Working toward health care accessibility for small, rural communities isn’ t where Christian’ s day ends. Off the clock, she lends her time and talents to several community events. She actively supports Market on Main, BMH’ s community farmers market that promotes access to fresh food and supports local
Boone Memorial Health( BMH) has several exciting projects currently underway, each representing an important step toward expanding access to high-quality care in the region. One of the most meaningful of those projects, however, is the new chemotherapy and oncology program at BMH. The new BMH Cancer & Infusion Center is set to open in late 2026 and will allow patients to receive cutting-edge, life-saving cancer treatment closer to home.
In partnership with the WVU Cancer Institute, the new center will offer a broad range of services, including medical oncology, chemotherapy infusion and related pharmacy services. This will be the first cancer center to be located in Boone County, WV.
“ As we move forward with the development of the BMH Cancer Center, our partnership with the WVU Cancer Institute will be
growers. She also participates in the annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive- Thru, community back to school bashes, community clean-up projects, trunk-ortreat events and Merry Madison Christmas activities. Additionally, Christian was recently accepted into the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2026.
“ These efforts allow me to play a part in supporting families, strengthening connections and giving back to the communities that trust Boone Memorial with their care,” she says.“ Serving the community gives me the opportunity to meet people where they are, build relationships and make a meaningful impact.” instrumental in delivering the highest level of cancer care to our region,” says Angie Christian, chief operating officer of BMH.“ This collaboration means our patients will benefit from the latest innovations in oncology, expert providers and a comprehensive support system close to home.”
Additional projects, including facility remodeling, the addition of new clinic locations and expanding outpatient services with a second CT scanner, will also contribute to improved care and reduced wait times for patients.
“ These projects reflect both our mission and our vision for the future of rural health,” says Christian.“ They represent meaningful progress for the patients and communities we serve, and, for me, they symbolize the legacy we are working to build for Southern West Virginia.”
There’ s no question why Christian chose to stay in the Mountain State when she could have easily taken her knowledge, skills and experience elsewhere. West Virginia shaped every part of who she is, and she wants to give back to the place that raised her.
“ My connection to West Virginia is grounded in gratitude for the people who supported me, the communities that placed their trust in me and the privilege of serving the state that guided my journey,” she says.“ Rural communities deserve strong, local access to care, and the opportunity to help build and protect that access is what keeps me rooted here.” •
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