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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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) thrives when teams work together. The incredible team of volunteers at PMC is vital to the entire organization and is made up of many dedicated and talented individuals…
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During the month of April, individuals and businesses throughout the world take time to honor those on the autism spectrum and recognize the continued need for support, understanding and acceptance….
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In May of 2020, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) opened the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center in Pikeville, the first comprehensive facility of its kind in the region to offer applied behavior analysis…
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On March 10, 2023, the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Diagnostic Center team reached another milestone by performing the region’s first PET scan designed specifically to detect prostate cancer….
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When physicians need to examine an injury or illness more thoroughly, they often order an x-ray, CT scan or an MRI to get a detailed image of a specific part of the patient’s body. At Pikeville…
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March is brain injury awareness month, a time dedicated to educating the public about brain injuries and celebrating the accomplishments of patients on their journeys of recovery. More than 2.5 million…
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce two departments located at the PMC Urgent Care and Family Wellness Center have been designated as Certified Autism Centers (CAC) by the International…
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Some complex conditions and chronic diseases require advanced, specialty medication therapies not available at a traditional pharmacy due to expense and their complex nature. These medications may require…
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During February, much attention is given to diseases and disorders that affect a patient’s heart and how they negatively affect a person’s quality of life. At the Heart and Vascular Institute…
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It is common knowledge that many types of diseases and disorders within the body can present symptoms that mimic other issues. This is often the case when a patient has a serious type of aneurysm known…
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