PMC is dedicated to caring for children when they become sick or injured, with experienced pediatricians at the PMC Family Wellness Center prepared to treat each child’s unique needs. Featuring separate sick and well child waiting rooms, the Family Wellness Center is dedicated to preventing the spread of illness in children. The facility features on-site
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Helping children understand how to protect themselves from illness is an important part of keeping them healthy during the school year. By learning simple habits early, children can reduce their chances of catching colds, the flu and other contagious illnesses while building lifelong healthy routines. One of the most important lessons we can teach children
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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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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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