Most people are familiar with the term “urology,” but few truly understand the medical specialty itself. Simply put, urology is a field of medicine that specifically treats the reproductive organs of males and the urinary tracts of both males and females. At Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), patients can expect to receive advanced care from highly
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
Women have unique health needs that change over time. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has established the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center to meet those needs through every stage of a woman’s life. The experienced OB/GYN team offers well screenings, family planning, pregnancy and postpartum care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, menopausal care and more. The
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time set aside to learn more about the disease commonly referred to as the thief of a person’s mind. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder affecting millions of individuals worldwide and characterized by the gradual decline of a person’s cognitive functions, memory loss and behavioral changes. Alzheimer’s is
