March is brain injury awareness month, a time dedicated to educating the public about brain injuries and celebrating the accomplishments of patients on their journeys of recovery. More than 2.5 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries every year, and the Brain Injury Association of America estimates that 5.3 million adults and children in the United
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce two departments located at the PMC Urgent Care and Family Wellness Center have been designated as Certified Autism Centers (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Both the Urgent Care Center staff and the Pediatrics department, which includes three dedicated pediatricians and
Some complex conditions and chronic diseases require advanced, specialty medication therapies not available at a traditional pharmacy due to expense and their complex nature. These medications may require special handling by the pharmacist or administration by injection or infusion services. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers a specialty pharmacy to provide services not offered by many
During February, much attention is given to diseases and disorders that affect a patient’s heart and how they negatively affect a person’s quality of life. At the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), there is a specialized team of physicians and medical providers who are dedicated to treating conditions
