As fall sports season picks up in intensity, athletes of all ages are hitting the field and the trails. However, participants must be mindful of the risk for injuries, especially in high-intensity sports like football, soccer, volleyball and basketball. Pikeville Medical Center Sports Medicine Specialist Jamie Varney, MD, says that the fall sports season brings
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health experts are reminding women of the critical importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. In the United States, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, with one in eight women facing a diagnosis in her lifetime. Early detection significantly improves the chances
At Pikeville Medical Center, women can screen for breast cancer with confidence knowing that Board Certified Breast Radiologist Dr. Cherah Pryce is among the medical experts reviewing their screening results. Dr. Pryce specializes in diagnosing breast cancer and provides expert imaging evaluation of 3D mammograms, breast MRIs, breast ultrasounds and stereotactic-guided biopsies. “A breast radiologist
Many men and women who suffer from arthritis seek medical care from a rheumatologist to find an effective treatment. A rheumatologist is a physician who has received specialized training in several types of inflammatory (rheumatic) diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, tendonitis and gout, just to name a few. Pikeville Medical Center has three talented rheumatologists
