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    • AUGUST 1, 2019
    PMC Receives National Accreditation for Weight Loss Surgery

    PMC Receives National Accreditation for Weight Loss Surgery

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently achieved National Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). This designation effectively highlights PMC’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality bariatric surgical care,

    • JULY 30, 2019
    Young Boy Survives a Life-Threatening Injury

    Young Boy Survives a Life-Threatening Injury

    Ashley Sparks of Pikeville experienced every mother’s worst fear last April when her two children and their grandmother were involved in an automobile accident. Sparks recalls her day starting like an ordinary day. “I dropped my two sons, Caden and Brady, off at school,” said Sparks. “I took pictures of them with their science projects

    • JULY 30, 2019
    Shurtleff Named to Board Of Directors

    Shurtleff Named to Board Of Directors

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has appointed Bob Shurtleff to PMC Board of Directors. He has an extensive history of development and service to the City of Pikeville and will make a wonderful addition to the board. “Bob is an exceptional choice as our newest board member. I have known Bob and his wonderful family for

    • JULY 22, 2019
    PMC Welcomes Family Medicine Physician, Kevin Farthing, DO

    PMC Welcomes Family Medicine Physician, Kevin Farthing, DO

    Dr. Kevin Farthing joins PMC’s highly specialized group of family practice physicians. He will be treating patients at PMC’s Clinic in Prestonsburg. Dr. Farthing received his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He completed his medical degree from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr.