Worldwide, October is known for Breast Cancer Awareness and is a time set aside to show support for those who have been affected by the disease. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is committed to providing…
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently installed an advanced piece of imaging equipment that has given PMC another tool to detect and subsequently treat cancer along with other potentially life-threatening…
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) strives to be a leader for the region, not only in healthcare but also in healthcare education. A new medical training facility designed to strengthen employment longevity…
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The recent deadly surge of COVID-19 cases has placed a tremendous strain on healthcare facilities across Kentucky, including Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). With the rising numbers of positive cases,…
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Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization (Cath) labs feature technology and imaging systems that enable physicians to provide cutting-edge care. The equipment…
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UPDATE-PMC’s COVID testing has moved to the Drive-Through between PMC’s Outpatient Pharmacy and Outpatient Diagnostic Center on Hibbard Street across from McDonald’s in downtown Pikeville….
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Heart and Vascular Institute focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to cardiology care offered in the region by providing advanced technology and cutting-edge procedures….
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Many people in the region suffer from a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat, called arrhythmia. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers two Cardiac Electrophysiologists (EPs), sometimes…
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The birth of a child is a beautiful process, but one that can potentially present challenges for both the mother and the medical staff caring for her and her baby. Babies born prematurely can experience…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many medical procedures were postponed for several weeks as a safety precaution across the country and at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). However, that did not apply to…
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The hot and dry months of summer are upon us, which may bring with them a host of threats to our safety and well-being. In addition to the widely known danger of overexposure to the sun, physicians…
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With age typically comes a host of fairly predictable changes in the human body. Around the age of 50, both males and females may begin to experience problems in their urinary tract, which is the body’s…
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Throughout a person’s lifetime, chances are he or she will visit an orthopedic specialist at some point for treatment of a sprain, strain or perhaps a bone fracture. Pikeville Medical Center…
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Patients whose hips have been damaged by arthritis, fracture or other conditions are at risk of developing chronic hip pain. Chronic hip pain can be debilitating and hinder patients from performing…
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Many patients in Eastern Kentucky battle diseases and health issues such as cancer, heart disease, neurological conditions, spinal problems, vascular disease and women’s health problems. These…
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Many patients suffering from pain caused by osteoporosis are finding relief, thanks to a procedure being performed at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) that injects cement into a patient’s vertebra. …
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On May 24, 2021, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) hosted two ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Institute expansion and the new location of the Appalachian Valley…
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Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) heart program hit another milestone on May 24th with the ribbon cutting of the PMC Heart and Vascular Institute, the result of a $35.2 million capital investment. …
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The CDC estimates that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, which have the potential to complicate existing health problems. For patients who realize that lack of sleep…
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For many, not getting enough sleep can be more than just an inconvenience. Too many sleepless nights can aggravate both physical and mental health problems and can be responsible for the inability…
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