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    • JUNE 20, 2025
    Expert Emergency Care For All Ages

    Expert Emergency Care For All Ages

    Some of the most vulnerable patients in the region are elderly adults, which is why Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to announce its Emergency Department has received the Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). This marks a significant milestone in providing exceptional care for elderly

    • JUNE 13, 2025
    PMC Heart Institute First in State To Perform Advanced Angiovac Procedure

    PMC Heart Institute First in State To Perform Advanced Angiovac Procedure

    The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is committed to providing expert, state-ofthe-art cardiovascular care for patients across the region.Recently, PMC heart specialists made medical history by successfully performing Kentucky’s first minimally invasive AngioVac procedure to treat a life-threatening heart valve infection in the left ventricle. The innovative procedure

    • JUNE 6, 2025
    June: A Time to Focus On Men’s Health

    June: A Time to Focus On Men’s Health

    June is nationally recognized as Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the health and well-being of all men. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to support this important initiative by encouraging men of all ages to take a proactive approach to their health. Men face unique health challenges and are statistically

    • JUNE 6, 2025
    Advanced Prostate Cancer Screening

    Advanced Prostate Cancer Screening

    The Pikeville Medical Center Diagnostic Center was the first in the region to perform a PET scan designed specifically to detect prostate cancer. Now, PMC can perform a specialized scan that detects cells indicating prostate cancer, potentially leading to quicker diagnosis and treatment. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases as men age. Other than