This week, the Mettu Children’s Hospital mascot, Buddy Bear, brightened the day of one of his biggest fans. During a recent visit to the hospital, Paxton was mesmerized as he watched Buddy Bear on the monitors. His mom, Misty, says Paxton gets excited whenever he sees the Mettu Children’s Hospital commercial on television, which made
The patient care team at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) involves many departments and staff members to offer patients the quality care they need and deserve. Food Service workers at PMC are responsible for a wide variety of tasks that involve interaction with patients and hospital staff. They prepare patient meals based on the patient’s prescribed
During the same time doctors and nurses are treating those in their care, another group is working in the background to also help keep patients safe. These often unsung heroes are the Environmental Services (EVS) team, quickly preparing exam and hospital rooms so patients have a safe place to receive care and heal quicker. Their
The Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is making a difference in the lives of pediatric patients and families throughout the region. For many families, the days of traveling hours from Eastern Kentucky for pediatric care are a thing of the past. Patients can now receive quality care close to home thanks to
