When a child is hospitalized, the whole family is affected. Families are likely already experiencing anxiety when their child is ill or injured; they should not have to worry about traveling out of the area and the financial burdens that come along with it. The Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is alleviating
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There is no question that children and adolescents have different needs, especially when it comes to their health. Whether discussing the importance of vaccinations, necessary preventive care or choosing an emergency department when an unexpected illness or injury occurs, knowing the medical staff has been specifically trained to care for children provides an extra layer
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Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Mettu Children’s Hospital has been named a Certified Autism Center (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The CAC credential requires at least 80% of public-facing staff to undergo IBCCES training in autism and sensory differences. This certification aims to better prepare staff and management to
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This week, the Mettu Children’s Hospital mascot, Buddy Bear, brightened the day of one of his biggest fans. During a recent visit to the hospital, Paxton was mesmerized as he watched Buddy Bear on the monitors. His mom, Misty, says Paxton gets excited whenever he sees the Mettu Children’s Hospital commercial on television, which made
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