Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is the first hospital in Kentucky to offer a new, advanced “arterial thrombectomy” device. This device, the Penumbra Lightning Bolt™ 7, was created to aid physicians in extracting blood clots quickly and efficiently from peripheral arteries. These types of blood clots oftentimes require invasive open surgery or can result in amputation.
During June, the medical community encourages men to look closer at their health. June is National Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to discussing many illnesses and diseases affecting males and how they can be prevented through regular screenings. It is well known that men have a poor reputation when focusing on their health. Statistics
Patients battling a chronic or non-healing wound often see positive results following hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Wounds resistant to other types of treatments are not a disease in and of themselves, but rather the result of one or more underlying conditions which often require specialized care to proceed through an orderly and timely set of healing
As summer begins and the sun and warm weather call us outdoors, it is critical to remember the importance of protecting our skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. Skin cancer, one of the most common types of cancer, is largely preventable. By taking necessary precautions, we can protect ourselves and our loved
