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    • DECEMBER 27, 2019
    Clearer Images Aid Physicians During Heart Procedures

    Clearer Images Aid Physicians During Heart Procedures

    Pikeville Medical Center provides a comprehensive heart and vascular program for the region. They provide a full range of services for patients so that advanced procedures can be performed locally eliminating long-distance travel. PMC installed three new state-of-the-art cath labs that feature advanced technology and imaging systems enabling physicians to provide cutting-edge care. The equipment

    • DECEMBER 27, 2019
    PMC Top 100 Hospital in Nation Heart Attack Treatment – Patient Safety

    PMC Top 100 Hospital in Nation Heart Attack Treatment – Patient Safety

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is once again celebrating national recognition, being named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation in patient safety for Heart Attack Treatment by CareChex (R). This ranking compares clinical quality, patient safety and performance of nearly all acute care hospitals providing this life-saving service. One common quality measure created

    • DECEMBER 24, 2019
    PMC Invests in New State-Of-The-Art 4k Ultra High Def Surgery Monitors

    PMC Invests in New State-Of-The-Art 4k Ultra High Def Surgery Monitors

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently added the Visera 4K Ultra High Definition System to its surgery department. The state-of-the-art surgical equipment improves visual elements, resolution, and color for surgeons as they operate. The new equipment optimizes 4K imaging to improve visibility for PMC’s Surgical Team, allowing them to operate with increased precision and confidence. The

    • DECEMBER 24, 2019
    3D Robotic System Now Reducing Recovery Time for Many PMC Patients

    3D Robotic System Now Reducing Recovery Time for Many PMC Patients

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) takes pride in providing world-class quality healthcare to our patients. One example of advance care available at PMC is minimally invasive surgery for qualifying procedures performed by using the da Vinci XI Surgical System. This 3D system provides intelligent technology using a minimally invasive approach that could improve outcomes. PMC surgeons