Tug River Health Association, Inc.
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Black Lung Clinics Program
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“We’re Here For Your Good Health”
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Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. The Black Lung Clinics Program is a state-funded project aimed at assisting
Coalminers and their families with Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (BLACK LUNG), Silicosis (ROCK DUST) and related areas of
Occupational Health. Job related dust diseases are still a major problem. These diseases affect your physical condition and your
ability to make a living for your family.
Coal Worker Pneumoconiosis (BLACK LUNG)
A disease which results from the inhalation
and deposition of coal mine dust in the
lungs and the reaction of lung tissue to its
presence.
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A chronic dust disease of the lung and
related disease conditions, including
respiratory and pulmonary impairments,
arising out of coal mine employment.
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Silicosis (ROCK DUST)
Silicosis occurs if a person works where
the concentration of particles is high.
Over a very long period of time, the
defense system may fail and dust-laden
macrophages may collect in the lungs,
therefore causing chronic restrictive lung
disease.
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A disease of the lungs caused by
continued inhalation of the dust of
siliceous minerals and characterized by
progressive fibrosis and a chronic
shortness of breath
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Impairment: An abnormal condition which persists and will not
improve after appropriate treatment.
Disability: The effect of impairment on a person’s life and ability to
do a particular job. Treatment should not be delayed.
Treatment: Should not be delayed. Our Staff will review your case
and impairment level prior to filling a claim.
Benefits Counseling & Advocacy
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Occupational Pneumoconiosis Examinations
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Federal Black Lung Examinations
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Federal Black Lung Application Assistance
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Pulmonary Function Studies (Breathing Test)
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Arterial Blood Gas Studies (ABG’s)
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Coalmining (Underground & Surface)
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Construction (masons, carpenters, and painters)
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Chemical or Asbestos Exposure
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Heating & Cooling Technicians
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Dept. of Highways or Street Dept. Workers
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Service Station Attendants
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Program Team
Paul Little, M.D., Clinical Director
V. Joyce Sherman, LCRT, Program Director
Teresa Blackwell, LCRT, Respiratory Therapist
Gloria Terry, R.N., Patient Care Coordinator
Tommy Curry, Outreach/Benefits Counselor
Dennis Robertson, Outreach/Benefits Counselor
Benjamin Brogdon, Outreach Benefits Counselor
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Department of Labor Examiner
Randolph J. Forehand, M.D.
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Tug River Health Association, Inc.
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P.O. Box 507
Tug River, WV 24836
304-448-3794 Ext. 245
Fax: 304-448-3217
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P.O. Box 877
Northfork, WV 24868
304-862-3522 Ext. 24
Fax: 304-448-2244
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Tug River Total Fitness Center
304-448-2169
Gloria Terry -ext. 25
Tommy Curry -ext. 26
Joyce Sherman -ext. 22
Teresa Blackwell -ext. 24
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