NEWS | Pikeville Medical Center

- JULY 15, 2020
PMC Level II Trauma Center Saving Lives
Despite being located in a rural area, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has one of the most advanced trauma departments in the state. With the capability to offer specialized emergency care around the…
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- JULY 15, 2020
PMC Providing Emergent Care to the Region
Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Emergency Room (ER) provides medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the medical center in need of immediate attention. The department offers around-the-clock…
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- JULY 7, 2020
Physicians Take Cancer Care to the Next Level
The Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) offers the region leading-edge technology and a specially trained staff. PMC provides full-service, state-of-the-art cancer treatment and follow-up care, and is among…
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- JULY 7, 2020
PMC Offering Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) was approved to offer cancer patients clinical trials for treatment. Clinical trials are research studies that involve patients. Participation in the trials is not mandatory…
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- JUNE 26, 2020
PMC Finding Success Treating AFib Using Watchman Device
In January 2019, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Electrophysiologists performed the first procedure to implant the state-of-the-art Watchman Device in qualifying patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib)….
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- JUNE 26, 2020
PMC Electrophysiologists Using Advanced Technology to Keep Hearts in Rhythm
The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Heart and Vascular Institute continues to be one of the state and national leaders in cardiac care. PMC’s Electrophysiology team of Director of the PMC Electrophysiology…
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- JUNE 16, 2020
New Physican to Join Women’s Health Team
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) proudly announces the addition of Malissa Moss, DO, OB-GYN. Moss joins the prestigious women’s health team to continue providing world-class quality health-care to the…
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- JUNE 12, 2020
PMC Cardiac Cath Lab Receives National Accreditation
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been notified by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that the medical center’s cardiac cath Lab has received a Cardiac Cath Lab Percutaneous Coronary Intervention…
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- JUNE 12, 2020
PMC Welcomes New Heart Surgeon
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon, M. Paul Randhawa, Jr., MD, FACS. Dr. Randhawa specializes in open-heart procedures, off-pump bypass, valve surgery, lung and chest wall…
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- JUNE 5, 2020
PMC’s Surgery Department Resumes Elective Surgical Procedures
While the Commonwealth is still battling the coronavirus pandemic, Kentuckians are settling into a new normal. Healthcare is leading the way by safely resuming previously restricted services. Hospitals…
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- MAY 29, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Opportunities for Businesses
As businesses begin their reopening process, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is offering a testing option for employers who want a convenient method of testing their employees as part of their strategy…
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- MAY 29, 2020
PMC Uses Nasal Sanitizer to Reduce PPE Use and Improve Patient Safety
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has not treated an extremely high volume of COVID-19 patients, but understand that could change very quickly. As the hospital continues to follow the recommendations of…
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- MAY 27, 2020
PMC Adds New Safety Measures Through UV Disinfection Technology
PMC has protocols in place to minimize potential exposure to germs that could harm patients, visitors and staff. PMC provides hand sanitizer throughout its facilities to help minimize the spread of…
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- MAY 15, 2020
Surgical Services Re-Open With Safety Procedures in Place
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has put together a plan to slowly re-open the economy. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to follow the recommendations of Governor Andy Beshear as they begin to re-open…
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- MAY 1, 2020
PMC Now Offering Telehealth Option For Urgent Care Patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has adopted a temporary telehealth platform for many existing patients as a way to better maintain social distancing. Patients whose scheduled…
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- APRIL 17, 2020
Protecting Pregnant Patients
PMC recognizes many patients will require routine care during the COVID-19 pandemic, among those are patients who are pregnant. PMC’s highly-trained staff, obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists,…
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- APRIL 17, 2020
WIFI Hotspot for Patients to Use Telehealth
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is now offering telehealth services to continue to provide quality medical care to our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified patients can now use a smartphone,…
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- APRIL 16, 2020
As a Healthcare Professional, Walking Away Is Not an Option
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has exceptional employees who stand ready to care for patients in the region. There are many warriors on the frontlines fighting for the safety of patient, visitors and…
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- APRIL 15, 2020
New Respiratory Triage Unit Established
The staff of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Emergency Department (ED) is prepared for the anticipated surge of COVID-19 patients in the region. Since the onset of the pandemic, PMC has had plans…
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- APRIL 3, 2020
PMC Serving Patient Needs During Pandemic
Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) priority is to ensure that patients, visitors, and staff remain healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. PMC is following all guidelines set by the Commonwealth of…
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