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 conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, sleep apnea, mental illness, body pain and difficulty with physical functioning.
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 group includes six trauma surgeons, four nurse practitioners, several anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, nurses and radiologists, as well as a host of other support staff
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 supplies and coordinating schedules, but one of the most important back-to-school activities is visiting a pediatrician. Pediatricians play a large role in ensuring children’s health, well-being
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 to purchase outdoor multi-sensory stimulation equipment at the AVA Center’s satellite campus in Prestonsburg. Opened in 2020, the AVA Center is the first comprehensive certified
