As summer begins to draw to a close and high school sports practices increase in number, the staff at the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Orthopedic Center Walk-In Clinic is prepared to treat various sports injuries. Statistically, teens who are engaged in school sports activities have a higher overall rate of injuries than those who do
In all stages of life, proper eye care is important, as vision plays a vital role in daily activities. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has an experienced team of optometrists, including Josephine Ibironke, OD, MPH, Ryan Kern, OD, and Mohammed Naja, OD. The PMC Optometry Clinic provides primary eye care which includes vision exams, diabetic eye
Warm weather has arrived, and school is out for the summer, much to the delight of students across Eastern Kentucky. During summer, more time is spent enjoying outdoor activities which, many times, can result in injuries from falls and accidents. Sprains, strains, fractures and joint injuries are very common summertime injuries, but the Pikeville Medical
Enjoying summer activities with loved ones should be carefree and fun. However, for those who experience kidney, bladder, urethra, adrenal gland, urinary tract and/or reproductive tract issues, warm weather activities can become almost impossible. These uncomfortable and often severely painful conditions can be unbearable, especially when they aren’t treated correctly. Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) highly
