Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has introduced a new device that helps health care professionals locate veins for IV sticks and blood draws. The AccuVein AV400 projects a pattern of infrared light onto the patient’s skin that reveals the position of underlying veins. The process is simple, just point the lightweight, portable device at the skin
Tami Sloan, 50 of Wheelwright, is a true success story of both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). She was brought to Pikeville Medical Center exhibiting symptoms of a stroke in January of this year. Unfortunately, for her, PMC was the third hospital she and her husband, William, had visited for care.
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) hosted a press conference on Tuesday, November 27th at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville. A crowd of nearly 200 gathered to see 10 different projects in the works at the hospital. PMC Board Members and Senior Vice Presidents flanked the stage with drawings of new buildings, remodels and floor
At Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Press Conference Tuesday, November 27, plans were displayed, mapping out the future of heart care in the region. PMC Senior Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer, Cheryl Hickman began by outlining the history of heart care at the hospital. “In order to appreciate where we are now, you must understand
