While many people think of November as the beginning of a holiday season full of feasts and sugary treats, health advocates across the country recognize it as a time to raise awareness about diabetes. During Diabetes Awareness Month, people are encouraged to educate themselves about the risks, prevention and management of diabetes, a chronic health
As fall sports season picks up in intensity, athletes of all ages are hitting the field and the trails. However, participants must be mindful of the risk for injuries, especially in high-intensity sports like football, soccer, volleyball and basketball. Pikeville Medical Center Sports Medicine Specialist Jamie Varney, MD, says that the fall sports season brings
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health experts are reminding women of the critical importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. In the United States, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, with one in eight women facing a diagnosis in her lifetime. Early detection significantly improves the chances
At Pikeville Medical Center, women can screen for breast cancer with confidence knowing that Board Certified Breast Radiologist Dr. Cherah Pryce is among the medical experts reviewing their screening results. Dr. Pryce specializes in diagnosing breast cancer and provides expert imaging evaluation of 3D mammograms, breast MRIs, breast ultrasounds and stereotactic-guided biopsies. “A breast radiologist
