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
On Friday, representatives from Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) and Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a new, modern facility that will accommodate students enrolled in Big Sandy’s nursing program. The 8,178 square foot space inside PMC’s Health and Wellbeing Learning Center is conveniently located within walking
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been recognized as being among the Top 10% in the Nation and State in six different categories by CareChex®, an information service of Quantros, Inc. These awards are presented annually and are based on a comprehensive scoring system that compares inpatient quality performance across general, acute and non-federal U.S. hospitals.
