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- JANUARY 13, 2023
Project Heart Celebrating Success
In recent years, a crisis surrounding workforce shortages in healthcare has been at the forefront of issues being addressed by hospitals and medical facilities across the country, state and here in…
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- JANUARY 13, 2023
PMC Recruitment Team Visiting High Schools
For nearly 100 years, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has worked to be the healthcare provider and employer of choice in Eastern Kentucky and across the broader region it serves. Through collaborative…
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- JANUARY 9, 2023
PMC Receives 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This…
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- JANUARY 1, 2023
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been recognized as being among the Top 10% in the State and Top 10% in the Nation in four different categories by CareChex®, an information service of Quantros, Inc. …
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- DECEMBER 30, 2022
“New Year, New You” Is More Than Just a Saying
The hustle and bustle of life sometimes makes it easier to make poor decisions, especially when it comes to eating healthy. Over time, poor eating can lead to obesity, which can contribute to the severity…
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- DECEMBER 21, 2022
PMC Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care
Emergency room waiting times one of key measurements for award Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s…
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- DECEMBER 20, 2022
PMC Receives 2023 Women’s Choice Award as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care
Range of treatment services, low infection rates cited in award recognition Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award®,…
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- DECEMBER 16, 2022
PMC Providing Advanced Obstetric Care
Throughout a woman’s lifetime, an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) is there to support her during the various stages of her health journey. From birth control, pregnancy and childbirth through menopause,…
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- DECEMBER 16, 2022
Minimally Invasive Robotic-Assisted Surgery at the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center
The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) utilizes the Da Vinci Surgical System, a robotic system designed to facilitate surgeries using a minimally invasive…
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- DECEMBER 9, 2022
PMC Offers Comprehensive Allergy Testing and Treatment
For many living in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, seasonal allergies can be a hassle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates that more than 50 million people in the US have…
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- DECEMBER 9, 2022
PMC Welcomes New Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist
Many people, throughout their lifetime, will visit an otolaryngologist, more commonly known as an ear, nose and throat doctor or ENT. These specialists treat a wide variety of issues such as sinusitis,…
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- DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Appalachian Center for Advanced Eye Care: Offering Comprehensive Vision Services
The mountains of the southern Appalachian region draw visitors from across the country and world for their beauty, especially during the fall of the year. However, statistics say many who call Eastern…
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- DECEMBER 2, 2022
Most Blindness Caused by Diabetes Is Preventable
Diabetes is a serious health condition all too frequently seen in Eastern Kentucky. In fact, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, nearly one in five people have been diagnosed with…
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- NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Cold & Flu Season Ramping Up With the Arrival of Colder Weather
In the United States, cold and flu season generally takes place between October and May, with the peak taking place between December and March. In addition to influenza, another annual concern is Respiratory…
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- NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Family Medicine: The First Line of Defense
In recent years, the emergence of multiple specialties and subspecialties in healthcare can be a source of confusion for patients when a medical need arises. Many patients struggle trying to make decisions…
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- NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Bariatric Surgery Provides Health Benefits to Patients
Obesity is a complex disease that affects the body in many ways and is much more serious than simply a cosmetic concern. When a person’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for his…
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- NOVEMBER 18, 2022
A Holiday Message From Dr. Amy Johnson
As we approach the end of the year, a difficult subject to discuss is our physical activity and how we eat around the holidays. As uncomfortable as it may be, we need to talk about it. We all know holiday…
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- NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Diabetes – Do You Know the Risk Factors?
Nearly everyone is familiar with the term Diabetes, but not everyone is familiar with the disease itself. Statistics show that more than 37 million people in the U.S., or 11% of the population, have…
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- OCTOBER 28, 2022
Lawson Cancer Center Features On-Site, Dedicated Oncology Pharmacy
Patients who are treated either as an inpatient or in the outpatient clinic setting at the Lawson Cancer Center at Pikeville Medical Center can rest assured knowing their complex chemotherapy medications…
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- OCTOBER 25, 2022
The Importance of Cancer Screenings
Screening for cancer can save lives. Cancer screenings are conducted in attempts to find cancer at early stages, oftentimes before symptoms are prevalent. It is important to speak to a primary care…
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