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- AUGUST 25, 2025
Pikeville Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy Recognized as 2024 Top Performer by Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Specialty Pharmacy has earned the 2024 Top Performer Accreditation granted by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC). URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management. By achieving this status, the PMC Specialty Pharmacy
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- AUGUST 25, 2025
Pediatrics & Pediatric Urgent Care Services
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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- AUGUST 22, 2025
Teaching Children Techniques to Prevent Illness
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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- AUGUST 15, 2025
ION Robotic Bronchospy
PMC is proud to announce the addition of Ion robotic bronchoscopies to their wide range of advanced pulmonary services. Developed by Intuitive, the Ion robotic bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a robotic- assisted system to diagnose lung conditions, primarily lung cancer, by helping providers conduct precise biopsies of hard-to-reach nodules and lesions in
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- AUGUST 8, 2025
Advanced Care & Compassion Close To Home
At Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), the Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) serves as a source of hope and healing for patients and families navigating the challenges of cancer. From diagnosis through treatment and recovery, the LCC is committed to providing world-class care with a deeply personal touch. Every patient at the LCC beneﬁts from a multidisciplinary
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- AUGUST 8, 2025
Olivia’s Gift Of Hope
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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- AUGUST 6, 2025
Colors Of Courage
Pikeville will be ﬁlled with vibrant color as Pikeville Medical Center and the Lawson Cancer Center host the 10th Annual Colors of Courage 5K Run/Walk — a cherished community tradition honoring patients, families and supporters united in the ﬁght against cancer. Set for Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m., the race will begin and end
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- AUGUST 1, 2025
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sindhura Ananthaneni
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is honored to welcome Cardiologist Sindhura Ananthaneni, MD, to its cardiology team. Dr. Ananthaneni joins an experienced team of physicians at the Heart & Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at PMC and looks forward to treating patients within the region. Dr. Ananthaneni specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of
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- JULY 29, 2025
PMC Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to
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- JULY 25, 2025
New Baby Celebration Dinners At PMC
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recognizes that pregnancy and childbirth can feel overwhelming for many women. To help celebrate the arrival of a new baby, PMC is proud to offer extra comfort for mothers, including free, chef-crafted dinners which are available to all new moms, whether it is their first baby or not. The new mother
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