Find your career with us! Demand for healthcare workers has never been stronger and should you choose a field in healthcare, your future will almost certainly be a bright one career-wise. Volunteering can be your first steps into a rewarding career… before you commit to a course of study. Learn more about the following fields below!
Volunteering at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that matches caring people with services that provide help and comfort to the patients and families who come to the hospital. It is also a chance to offer valuable assistance to PMC employees on a daily basis.
People from all walks of life choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Many see volunteering as an opportunity to:
Placement depends on skills, interests and availability. Once a volunteer is placed, flexibility is appreciated to help PMC best meet patients’ needs.
Generally speaking, most people only consider seeing a healthcare professional when they don’t feel well. Many times, even when physical pain or sickness occurs, they still try to put off seeking medical care. However, physicians who specialize in heart health say certain symptoms should raise red flags in both men and women. Anyone experiencing shortness
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Each year more than 800,000 Americans have a heart attack, which translates into one heart attack every 40 seconds. Experiencing a heart attack can be an unexpected and life-altering event, but many times they remain undiagnosed. The American Heart Association estimates that about 20 percent of heart attacks are silent, meaning damage has been done
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“You can’t have a great cardiothoracic surgery program without having a great team around you. I am lucky to practice at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky, as we have assembled an amazing team of cardiac specialists. Within this team, everyone helps to create an overall atmosphere of growth and advancement. I was
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During February, also known as American Heart Month, there is a lot of information available on heart health and the importance of recognizing common warning signs of heart disease. Healthcare providers, especially those who work in heart-related fields, also stress the importance of the recovery process following a cardiac event, such as a heart attack
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