Most people are familiar with kidney stones, but many do not realize there is an entire medical specialty dedicated to comprehensive kidney health. The kidneys perform several critical functions in the body such as filtering waste and water from the bloodstream. When they do not work correctly, a variety of serious health-related problems can occur.
A hospital bears the duty of saving the lives of those living in the community it serves. To do this, it must prioritize patient safety and healing and be constantly mindful of how employees can improve their performance of daily tasks. Achieving excellence in patient safety and performance improvement requires a committed, holistic approach that
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), nestled in the heart of Eastern Kentucky’s coal fields, proudly announces it is the recipient of a grant from Kosair for Kids to establish a multi-sensory stimulation area within the Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Center. This transformative initiative aims to bolster therapeutic care for pediatric patients in a region marked by health
As winter begins to fade away, most people find themselves looking forward to the Spring time change, which brings with it longer days and warmer temperatures. The transition to Daylight Savings Time, however, does require a period of adjustment for most people due to losing an hour of sleep the night the clocks “spring forward.”
