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Photo of the jungle themed pediatric waiting room with tree, monkey and giraffe at the Mettu Children's hospital.
Photo of a pediatric bed at the Mettu Children's hospital.
Photo of pediatric crib bed.
Photo of the jungle themed pediatric waiting room with giraffe at the Mettu Children's hospital.

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          • Olivia’s Gift Of Hope

            Olivia’s Gift Of Hope

            Eight-year-old artist Olivia West recently gifted the hospital a heartfelt, hand-painted portrait of the medical center that represents her own healthcare journey and her hope for others at Mettu Children’s hospital. During the 2024-25 school year, Olivia entered the painting into the Community Economic Development And Revitalization’s (CEDAR) Future of Work in Appalachia (FWA) Fair,

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          • PMC’s Mettu Children’s Hospital Renews Designation as a Certified Autism Center™,  Enhances Care for All Patients

            PMC’s Mettu Children’s Hospital Renews Designation as a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Care for All Patients

            The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has renewed the Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. To renew the credential, at least 80% of the children’s hospital’s patient-facing staff completed up-to-date training to help them best support, assist, and care for every child, especially those

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          • Pikeville Medical Center: Focused on Specialized Care for Children

            Pikeville Medical Center: Focused on Specialized Care for Children

            Children have unique health needs, especially during illness or injury. Whether it’s keeping up with vaccinations or deciding where to go for urgent care, knowing the medical team has special training to care for children helps provide peace of mind. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to improve pediatric services across Eastern Kentucky. In 2020, the

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          • Mettu Children’s Hospital at PMC  Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist

            Mettu Children’s Hospital at PMC Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist

            Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Samir Softic, MD, who recently joined the pediatric medical staff at the Mettu Children’s Hospital. In recent years, Pikeville Medical Center has celebrated many accomplishments in pediatric medicine, as PMC has diligently and passionately worked to increase services for this population. On

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