When physicians need to examine an injury or illness more thoroughly, they often order an x-ray, CT scan or an MRI to get a detailed image of a specific part of the patient’s body. At Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), the Diagnostic Services department utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and imaging technology not offered by other facilities in
March is brain injury awareness month, a time dedicated to educating the public about brain injuries and celebrating the accomplishments of patients on their journeys of recovery. More than 2.5 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries every year, and the Brain Injury Association of America estimates that 5.3 million adults and children in the United
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.
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce two departments located at the PMC Urgent Care and Family Wellness Center have been designated as Certified Autism Centers (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Both the Urgent Care Center staff and the Pediatrics department, which includes three dedicated pediatricians and
