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    • MARCH 5, 2025
    March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

    March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

    March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Lawson Cancer Center is taking action this month to educate about the importance of colon cancer screening by setting up an interactive display in the hospital atrium. Visitors had the chance to step inside a GIANT inflatable colon, taking an eye-opening journey to learn about the signs, risks and

    • FEBRUARY 6, 2025
    TAVR: A Minimally-Invasive Alternative to Open Heart Surgery at Pikeville Medical Center

    TAVR: A Minimally-Invasive Alternative to Open Heart Surgery at Pikeville Medical Center

    The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to advance patient care with minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), offering a safer alternative to open-heart surgery for qualifying patients with valve disease. Having performed hundreds of successful procedures, the hospital is providing quicker recovery times and improved quality

    • JANUARY 31, 2025
    February Is American Heart Month

    February Is American Heart Month

    February is associated with hearts largely because of Valentine's Day, but it is also designated as American Heart Month, a time dedicated to educating men and women about cardiovascular health and promoting heart-healthy lifestyles. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 600,000 lives every year. Understanding the
    • JANUARY 20, 2025
    Mettu Children’s Hospital at PMC  Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist

    Mettu Children’s Hospital at PMC Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Samir Softic, MD, who recently joined the pediatric medical staff at the Mettu Children’s Hospital. In recent years, Pikeville Medical Center has celebrated many accomplishments in pediatric medicine, as PMC has diligently and passionately worked to increase services for this population. On