As advancements are made in cancer research, new types of cancer and additional treatment options are discovered. These things all contribute to the complexity of modern cancer care. In addition…
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Meaningful everyday activities are performed without much thought until the moment a person has trouble doing them. Sometimes, people are involved in an accident, develop an injury or are diagnosed…
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Patients who find themselves in need of various outpatient physical rehabilitation services at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) are receiving therapy in a newly renovated facility. Recently, PMC completed…
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Throughout a woman’s lifetime, her OB/GYN will deal with some of her most critical health issues from pregnancy to childbirth to menopause. In between these major life changes, an OB/GYN can offer…
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For most families, having a baby who needs to stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be one of the most stressful times of their lives. In many situations, parents do not have much warning…
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During the past year, life for many people has changed dramatically. However, not all changes have been bad. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has worked to increase safety…
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Pharmacies play an important role in patient care by dispensing medications that help patients live healthier lives. Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Specialty Pharmacy goes a step above simply…
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When it comes to the number of residents of Eastern Kentucky who are diagnosed with cancer, the region is far above the national average. In fact, according to an article published in the Journal of…
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, occurring in about one in eight women. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is now offering a new screening tool designed specifically for dense…
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When cancer is detected and diagnosed while still in the early stages, there is a much higher chance of better outcomes with treatment. Many families in Eastern Kentucky experience cancer in one way…
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Many times, one of the first steps patients take in their healthcare journey involves getting their blood drawn for testing. Several months ago, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pikeville Medical…
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The cold months of winter bring opportunities for fun activities in the snow. However, winter weather conditions also bring with them a variety of potential risks for personal injury. Every year,…
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Dear Friends, Over the past several years, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been at the forefront of advancing pediatric care. Through hard work and God’s blessing, we opened the first phase…
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) provides the most comprehensive heart and vascular program in the region and is proud to showcase three state-of-the-art interventional cardiac catheterization (cath)…
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At nearly every stage in a woman’s life, an obstetrician-gynecologist, commonly known as an OB-GYN, can provide a wide range of services. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers a team of dedicated…
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When babies are born early or require medical treatment at birth, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is equipped to begin specialized care within seconds of birth. PMC is proud to have two neonatologists…
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In emergency situations, seconds can count when physicians are working to diagnose and treat critically ill patients. Recently, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) received three innovative handheld ultrasound…
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PIKEVILLE, KY – Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received three handheld ultrasound devices, thanks to a grant from the Eastern Kentucky Healthcare Preparedness Coalition, a division of the Kentucky…
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Frontline employee Savoya Davis is a Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Healthcare Hero. Davis is a 35-year veteran at PMC and works as a supervisor in the new state-of-the-art laboratory. Davis conducts…
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Healthcare Hero, Jeff Reed works on the frontlines in the Critical Care Unit (CCU). Since the beginning of the pandemic, PMC Healthcare Heroes have worked diligently to…
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