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
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 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
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
