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    • JUNE 10, 2024
    Summertime Brings Increased Risk of Orthopedic Injuries

    Summertime Brings Increased Risk of Orthopedic Injuries

    During the summer months, many people are eager to embrace outdoor activities and enjoy the warm weather. However, with the joy of summer also comes an increase in orthopedic injuries. The combination of longer days, adventurous activities and other recreational hazards creates a perfect storm for accidents that can lead to fractures, sprains and other

    • JUNE 6, 2024
    PMC Is “Pediatric Ready” When the Need Arises

    PMC Is “Pediatric Ready” When the Need Arises

    There is no question that children and adolescents have different needs, especially when it comes to their health. Whether discussing the importance of vaccinations, necessary preventive care or choosing an emergency department when an unexpected illness or injury occurs, knowing the medical staff has been specifically trained to care for children provides an extra layer

    • JUNE 3, 2024
    Pediatric Asthma Management Critical During Seasonal Transitions

    Pediatric Asthma Management Critical During Seasonal Transitions

    As spring begins to transition into summer, warmer temperatures present abundant opportunities to participate in outdoor activities. However, the shift can also create challenges for those who battle seasonal allergies and asthma in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. During this time of year, parents should be especially aware of pediatric asthma and symptom management, as

    • MAY 30, 2024
    PMC Uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Improve Wound Healing

    PMC Uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Improve Wound Healing

    Patients battling a chronic or non-healing wound often see positive results following hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Wounds resistant to other types of treatments are not a disease in and of themselves, but rather the result of one or more underlying conditions which often require specialized care to proceed through an orderly and timely set of healing

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