TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC.
| The Black Lung Program |
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. |
A chronic dust disease of the lung and related disease conditions, including respiratory and pulmonary impairments, arising out of coal mine employment. |
| Coal Miner Pneumoconiosis |
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 |
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. |
| Silicosis (Rock Dust) |
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.
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.
Impairment: An abnormal condition which persists and will
not improve after appropriate treatment.
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.
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.
your case and impairment level prior to filling a claim.
| Program Services: Benefits Counseling and Advocacy Occupational Pneumoconiosis Exposure Federal Black Lung Examinations Federal Black Lung Application Assistance Smoking Cessation Pulmonary Education Asthma Education Pulmonary Function Studies (Breathing test) Arterial Blood Gas Studies (ABG's) Community Outreach |
| Types of Exposrues: Coalmining (Underground and Surface) Construction (masons, carpenters, painters) Rock Quarry Chemical or Asbestos Exposure Welders or Machinists Heating and Cooling Technicians Department of Highway or Street Department Workers Service Station Attendants Sewing Factory Railroad |
| Program Team Paul Little, M.D., Clinical Director V. Joyce Sherman, LCRT, Program Director Lavetta Hutchinson, APRN, BC Teresa Blackwell, LCRT, Respiratory Therapist, Patient Care Coordinator Gloria Terry, R.N., Tommy Curry, Outreach/Benefits Counselor Dennis Robertson, Outreach/Benefits Counselor Benjamin Brogdon, Outreach Benefits Counselor |
| Department of Laborer Examiner Randolph J. Forehand, M.D. |
| Contact us: |
TUG RIVER CENTER
PO BOX 507
GARY, WV 24836
304-448-3794 ext. 245
PO BOX 507
GARY, WV 24836
304-448-3794 ext. 245
TUG RIVER CENTER
PO BOX 877
Northfork, WV 24868
304-862-3522 ext. 24
PO BOX 877
Northfork, WV 24868
304-862-3522 ext. 24
| Tug River Total Fitness Center 304-448-2169 Joyce Sherman ext 22 Teresa Blackwell ext 24 Tommy Curry ext 26 Gloria Terry ext 25 |
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