Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received multiple quality award rankings from CareChex® Awards, an information service of Quantros, Inc. These rankings highlight PMC as a top healthcare organization in Kentucky and the nation. PMC was awarded seven distinct awards in four areas of specialties in multiple award categories.  These awards are presented annually based on a comprehensive scoring system that compares inpatient quality performance across general, acute and non-federal U.S. hospitals.

CareChex awards are based on a comprehensive risk-adjustment methodology and do not include self-reported data.  For 2024, Pikeville Medical Center has received the following awards:

 

  • Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Patient Safety:
    • Heart Attack Treatment
    • Sepsis Care
  • Top 10% of Hospitals in the State for Patient Safety:
    • Heart Attack Treatment
    • Heart Failure Treatment
    • Sepsis Care
  • Top 10% of Hospitals in the State for Medical Excellence:
    • Hip Fracture Care
  • Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Patient Safety:
    • Sepsis Care

 

“Receiving this CareChex award is a demonstration of our organization’s vision and the extraordinary heights we can reach when we strive for greatness.” Said PMC Chairman, President and CEO Donovan Blackburn. “Together, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare for the patients of our region, and this award is proof of that commitment. I am beyond proud of the hard work and dedication the PMC Team exhibits on a daily basis.”

Pikeville Medical Center is renowned for its advanced medical care in many areas, including cardiac, orthopedic, infectious disease, emergency/trauma, cancer treatment, neurological care and more. In addition to the CareChex Awards, the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at PMC has received multiple accreditations from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Joint Commission, Society for Chest Pain Centers and more. PMC’s Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Institute of Eastern Kentucky is accredited by the Joint Commission in hip fracture and joint replacement of both the hip and knee and is one of only two hospitals in the state to receive all three distinctions.

For more information on advanced services offered at Pikeville Medical Center, visit www.pikevillehospital.org.