Obesity is a complex disease that affects not only a person’s health but their quality of life as well. Individuals suffering from obesity are at an increased risk for many diseases and health…
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At the heart of PMC’s Trauma Center lies an elite team of medical professionals, each with years of experience, unique expertise and an unwavering commitment to saving lives. This exceptional…
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As the new school year approaches, parents, teachers and children prepare for the academic challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This exciting season is filled with back-to-school shopping, organizing…
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The Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is the recipient of the Marathon Community Giving Investment Program Grant for Thriving Communities. PMC will use the funds…
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As summer begins to wrap up, parents and students are preparing for the return to school. Pencils, pens, notebooks and paper are necessities, and so is scheduling a comprehensive eye exam. A child’s…
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From birth throughout a person’s life, vaccines have been proven to offer protection from many serious infectious diseases. Without them, especially through school-age years, students would face…
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As the summer heats up, for many, so does the chance of developing a kidney stone. Many physicians and medical providers refer to summer as “Kidney Stone Season” due to increased sweating and a…
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The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Bronze award for implementation of quality treatment, care coordination for heart attack patients. Pikeville Medical…
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Most people are familiar with the term “urology,” but few truly understand the medical specialty itself. Simply put, urology is a field of medicine that specifically treats the reproductive organs…
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On Tuesday, June 20th, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), in conjunction with the City of Pikeville, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of “Burchett Way,” the city’s newest street….
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is the first hospital in Kentucky to offer a new, advanced “arterial thrombectomy” device. This device, the Penumbra Lightning Bolt™ 7, was created to aid physicians…
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Knowing the risk factors is the key to stroke prevention. Patients can learn about their risk factors by having regular medical checkups. Through this process, patients will be educated about some risk…
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Neurology is the study and treatment of disorders and diseases related to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. At the Eastern Kentucky Neuroscience Center at Pikeville Medical…
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Many professions throughout Eastern Kentucky, particularly coal mining, require individuals to perform tedious and often dangerous tasks with their hands. Many men and women make a living for themselves…
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Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Mettu Children’s Hospital has been named a Certified Autism Center (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)….
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One of the most common reasons patients participate in outpatient physical and/or occupational therapy services, whether post-surgery or by physician referral, for other reasons is injuries to the hand…
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On Wednesday, May 10th, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Senior Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer Cheryl Hickman received the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was created to recognize…
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Advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment are critical when it comes to providing high level medical care. This is true from surgical procedures all the way to the laboratory. Pikeville Medical…
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Dyslexia is a common condition that affects as much as 20% of the population. Pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapies are helpful for children diagnosed with dyslexia and other conditions…
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Volunteering is a rewarding experience for both the volunteer and those they serve. Volunteers at PMC are dedicated to interacting with and ensuring visitors, patients and staff have a positive experience….
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