From birth throughout a person’s life, vaccines have been proven to offer protection from many serious infectious diseases. Without them, especially through school-age years, students would face much higher risks for illnesses including the possibility of a serious disability or even death. Many vaccines are required prior to starting the school year, and a few
As the summer heats up, for many, so does the chance of developing a kidney stone. Many physicians and medical providers refer to summer as “Kidney Stone Season” due to increased sweating and a higher chance of dehydration, which is the leading cause of kidney stones. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and
The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Bronze award for implementation of quality treatment, care coordination for heart attack patients. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Center Bronze recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type
Most people are familiar with the term “urology,” but few truly understand the medical specialty itself. Simply put, urology is a field of medicine that specifically treats the reproductive organs of males and the urinary tracts of both males and females. At Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), patients can expect to receive advanced care from highly
