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Photo of the jungle themed pediatric waiting room with tree, monkey and giraffe at the Mettu Children's hospital.
Photo of a pediatric bed at the Mettu Children's hospital.
Photo of pediatric crib bed.
Photo of the jungle themed pediatric waiting room with giraffe at the Mettu Children's hospital.

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        • Pikeville Medical Center Partners With Charity to Spread Holiday Cheer

          Pikeville Medical Center Partners With Charity to Spread Holiday Cheer

          On December 22, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) staff delivered Christmas gifts to young patients at the Mettu Children’s Hospital (MCH), thanks to a generous donation from the Toys for Hospitalized Children charity. The toys were delivered to each pediatric patient just in time for Christmas by the Mettu Children’s Hospital mascot, Buddy Bear, which brought

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        • Mettu Children’s Hospital First Specialty Clinic Pediatric Patient

          Mettu Children’s Hospital First Specialty Clinic Pediatric Patient

          The Mettu Children’s Hospital Specialty Clinic at Pikeville Medical Center saw its first patient after officially opening its doors. The patient, Aurora, from Floyd County, is currently receiving care at UK Healthcare Joint Pediatric Heart Program in Lexington, KY. Aurora saw Louis Bezold III, MD, certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Cardiology with UK

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        • Mettu Children’s Hospital Admits First Patient

          Mettu Children’s Hospital Admits First Patient

          The Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center admitted its first patient just hours after officially opening its doors. The patient, 18-month-old Emberlynn, known as “Emmy” by her Pike County family, is currently receiving care by PMC Pediatric Hospitalist Brandon Nelson, MD and other pediatric nursing staff. “We are excited to be able to keep

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        • PMC Celebrates Grand Opening of Drs. R.V. And Jyothi Mettu Children’s Hospital

          PMC Celebrates Grand Opening of Drs. R.V. And Jyothi Mettu Children’s Hospital

          On Thursday, December 2nd, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) representatives as well as state and local leaders gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Eastern Kentucky’s only children’s hospital. The opening of the Drs. R.V. and Jyothi Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center is the culmination of a multi-year initiative centered around enhancing pediatric healthcare

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