Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to elevate the standard of diagnostic care through the PMC Diagnostic Center, a facility designed to offer accessible, high-quality imaging services outside of the main hospital campus. The center has recently undergone renovations to improve patient experience and accommodate the addition of new state-of-the-art imaging equipment.
The most recent updates include an expanded front lobby, offering increased seating capacity for patients awaiting imaging services. Beyond the updated aesthetics, the facility upgrades have introduced new diagnostic tools aimed at enhancing both convenience and clinical accuracy.
Among the most significant additions is a new bone density scanner. This technology plays a key role in monitoring the effects of certain medications and tracking treatment success for bone-related conditions. The PMC Diagnostic Center also includes an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, allowing patients to complete both EKG and lab work in one convenient location across the street from the main hospital.
The PMC Diagnostic Center is home to a specially designed Breast Care Area equipped with the latest 3D mammography technology. All three mammography units feature built-in artificial intelligence software, capable of analyzing 3D images with precision. This software can rapidly identify potential signs of breast cancer, providing early alerts to medical professionals for prompt follow-up.
PMC also marked a regional milestone when the diagnostic center team performed the first prostate-specific PET scan in Eastern Kentucky. This scan is a vital tool in diagnosing and guiding treatment for prostate cancer, especially in high-risk cases. It assists in determining whether cancer has spread beyond the prostate at the time of diagnosis – information that is critical for effective care planning.
With advanced imaging offered at two convenient locations, Pikeville Medical Center reaffirms its commitment to delivering accessible, innovative diagnostic serivces to communities across the region.
