In early Spring, 2024, the Electrophysiology team at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) made history during a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) in a 55-year-old patient. PMC Electrophysiologist Joseph Souza, MD, was preparing to perform a routine catheter ablation on the patient when it was discovered
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has once again received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement, making the list of recipients for 2024. PMC is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive this distinguished honor. The award recognizes PMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of
Throughout a person’s life, it is almost certain that unexpected injuries and illnesses will occur. When an injury is serious enough to disrupt a person’s ability to participate in normal activities such as walking or being self-sufficient, outpatient therapy may be necessary. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has a wide range of outpatient therapy options, all
A labor and delivery unit is a place filled with anticipation, hope and the magic of new life. The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is a place where these feelings flourish. Expectant and new mothers often feel a sense of warmth and comfort while in the unit, as they
