Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Heart and Vascular Institute has received official notification from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) announcing their most recent chest pain accreditation. A team of surveyors from the ACC contacted the hospital to conduct a thorough review of the chest pain practices performed at PMC. Receiving this accreditation means that the
Dale Kimbler of Dana struggled with obesity, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and back pain. His health issues were a constant reminder he was not living the life he wanted. “I had no energy to do anything. My blood pressure was dangerously high. I started to fear for my health,” said Kimbler. Kimbler recalls having
Mike Sanders of Pikeville made a drastic change in his life when he chose Pikeville Medical Weight Loss Surgery Center (PMC) to treat his obesity. Sanders was nearly 600lbs and his pants had a 70–inch waist. His obesity had caused difficulty for him in everyday life. He struggled with simple tasks. “All I can ever
Bridget McCoy of Johns Creek struggled with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux. She realized she had not made her health a high priority and was constantly thinking she was not living the life she wanted. McCoy recalls having several failed diet attempts. “I was unhappy with how I
