Healthy Tips from Pikeville Medical Center: Stay Hydrated and Safe in the Summer Heat As temperatures begin to rise in Central Appalachia, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is urging the community to stay alert to the dangers of dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Whether individuals are working outdoors, exercising or simply enjoying the sun, hydration is key
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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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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently hosted a special Lunch and Learn Celebration to mark the conclusion of a transformative lung cancer screening collaboration that is being recognized as a model for rural healthcare throughout Central Appalachia. The event brought together healthcare leaders, national partners and regional collaborators who have worked together over the past two
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June is nationally recognized as Cancer Survivors Month—a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and journeys of those who have faced a cancer diagnosis. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to honor local cancer survivors and remain steadfast in its mission to provide hope, healing, and ongoing support to individuals and families affected by cancer.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In response to the demands of busy schedules and everyday life, Pikeville Medical Center is enhancing access to care with new extended scheduling hours and expanded pediatric services, making it easier than ever for patients to prioritize their health. Beginning June 1, PMC will begin offering extended hours for clinic appointment scheduling. Patients will now
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Hearing and balance, swallowing and speech, breathing and sleeping – these are all important functions of the body, and Otolaryngologists at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) are committed to helping their patients achieve these. Otolaryngology, more commonly referred to as ENT (ear, nose and throat), is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of
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