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
When a person is involved in a serious accident or is critically injured, having higher level care at a nearby trauma center is reassuring. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to be the home of Kentucky’s only level II trauma center, offering specialized life-saving trauma care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. PMC’s
The Brain Injury Association of America has made survivor awareness the focus of its awareness efforts. It is estimated that over 2.5 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries every year and 5.3 million adults and children in the United States are living with some sort of brain-injury-related disability. Each spring, time is dedicated to educate
Patients suffering from painful spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis are finding relief through a minimally invasive procedure offered at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,” is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, making them more prone to fractures. When these fractures occur in the spine, they can lead to severe
