Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is on the front lines of lung cancer, continually working to educate those at risk to be screened early and diagnosed sooner. Kentucky leads the nation in both lung cancer incidences and deaths, according to a recent report published by the American Cancer Society. The study pointed out an incidence rate
Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) dedication to providing world-class quality healthcare close to home, has received national recognition. CareChex® recently named PMC’s Vascular Department number one in the state for patient safety. This ranking compares clinical quality, patient safety, and performance of virtually all acute care hospitals providing this service. PMC’s vascular specialists help patients with
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is providing the region with the most advanced technology for orthopedic patients. PMC is the only hospital in the state certified by Joint Commission for joint replacement hip, joint replacement knee, and hip fracture. Receiving these certifications means based on reviews, PMC has successfully met national standards, clinical guidelines, and outcomes
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is one of the few hospitals in the state offering iovera° . iovera° is a non-opioid way to manage pain by treating peripheral nerves. The advanced technology distributes cold temperature on targeted nerves that will temporarily disrupt the transmission of pain signals from the pain receptors to the brain. This treatment
