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    • JUNE 4, 2021
    Interventional Radiologists Offer Minimally Invasive Treatment Options

    Interventional Radiologists Offer Minimally Invasive Treatment Options

    Many patients in Eastern Kentucky battle diseases and health issues such as cancer, heart disease, neurological conditions, spinal problems, vascular disease and women’s health problems. These can cause tremendous disruptions in a patient’s life and often worsen without proper care. Often, they can be treated by minimally invasive procedures involving Interventional Radiology (IR). However, few

    • JUNE 4, 2021
    Injecting Bone Cement Into Vertebra Brings Relief to Many Osteoporosis Patients

    Injecting Bone Cement Into Vertebra Brings Relief to Many Osteoporosis Patients

    Many patients suffering from pain caused by osteoporosis are finding relief, thanks to a procedure being performed at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) that injects cement into a patient’s vertebra.  Osteoporosis literally means “porous bone,” and is a disease where bones become dangerously fragile, frequently resulting in fractures. When these fractures happen in a person’s back,

    • MAY 28, 2021
    Pikeville Medical Center Celebrates Accomplishments With Ribbon Cutting Events

    Pikeville Medical Center Celebrates Accomplishments With Ribbon Cutting Events

    On May 24, 2021, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) hosted two ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Institute expansion and the new location of the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center.  The ceremony was attended by Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers and a host of other local dignitaries. The first of the

    • MAY 28, 2021
    PMC Heart Program Celebrates Another Milestone

    PMC Heart Program Celebrates Another Milestone

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) heart program hit another milestone on May 24th with the ribbon cutting of the PMC Heart and Vascular Institute, the result of a $35.2 million capital investment.  Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers were joined by several physicians and staff who are committed to improving the heart health of their

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