PMC News

- JULY 8, 2025
PMC’s Mettu Children’s Hospital Renews Designation as a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Care for All Patients
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has renewed the Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. To renew the credential, at least 80% of the children’s hospital’s patient-facing staff completed up-to-date training to help them best support, assist, and care for every child, especially those
- JUNE 27, 2025
PMC Celebrates Completion of Two-Year Lung Cancer Screening Grant
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently hosted a special Lunch and Learn Celebration to mark the conclusion of a transformative lung cancer screening collaboration that is being recognized as a model for rural healthcare throughout Central Appalachia. The event brought together healthcare leaders, national partners and regional collaborators who have worked together over the past two

- JUNE 27, 2025
June Is National Cancer Survivor Month
June is nationally recognized as Cancer Survivors Month—a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and journeys of those who have faced a cancer diagnosis. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to honor local cancer survivors and remain steadfast in its mission to provide hope, healing, and ongoing support to individuals and families affected by cancer.
- JUNE 20, 2025
Expert Emergency Care For All Ages
Some of the most vulnerable patients in the region are elderly adults, which is why Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to announce its Emergency Department has received the Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). This marks a significant milestone in providing exceptional care for elderly

PMC’s Mettu Children’s Hospital Renews Designation as a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Care for All Patients