The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) utilizes the Da Vinci Surgical System, a robotic system designed to facilitate surgeries using a minimally invasive approach. PMC OB-GYN physicians Angela Maggard, MD and Malisa Moss, DO perform complex procedures using the da Vinci system. Patients typically see benefits through this type
For many living in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, seasonal allergies can be a hassle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates that more than 50 million people in the US have allergies, which occur when a person’s immune system reacts to a substance he or she comes in contact with. These substances,
Many people, throughout their lifetime, will visit an otolaryngologist, more commonly known as an ear, nose and throat doctor or ENT. These specialists treat a wide variety of issues such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, vertigo, hearing loss, sleep apnea or tinnitus (ringing in the ears) to name a few. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers a talented
The mountains of the southern Appalachian region draw visitors from across the country and world for their beauty, especially during the fall of the year. However, statistics say many who call Eastern Kentucky home miss out on the enjoyment of the beautiful colors. One of the lesser-known facts about the region is that the easternmost
