Pharmacies play an important role in patient care by dispensing medications that help patients live healthier lives. Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Specialty Pharmacy goes a step above simply filling prescriptions and focuses on coordinating many aspects of patient care and disease management. PMC’s advanced pharmaceutical team works to efficiently provide medication for patients with complex,
When it comes to the number of residents of Eastern Kentucky who are diagnosed with cancer, the region is far above the national average. In fact, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Eastern Kentucky has six of the top 10 counties in the United States for cancer death
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, occurring in about one in eight women. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is now offering a new screening tool designed specifically for dense breast tissue which could help detect breast cancer sooner. PMC now offers the Invenia Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) 2.0, by GE.
When cancer is detected and diagnosed while still in the early stages, there is a much higher chance of better outcomes with treatment. Many families in Eastern Kentucky experience cancer in one way or another, and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is prepared to address their needs. PMC utilizes advanced equipment and technology to increase the
