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    • DECEMBER 3, 2021
    Partnership in Appalachia Creates Pathway for Nurses to Graduate Debt Free

    Partnership in Appalachia Creates Pathway for Nurses to Graduate Debt Free

    The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) announced its latest partnership with Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) during a signing event held this evening, December 2, at the Elliott School of Nursing. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined UPIKE President Dr. Burton J. Webb and PMC President and Chief Executive Officer Donovan Blackburn in announcing the Rural Health Nursing

    • NOVEMBER 22, 2021
    Fighting the Flu – Who Should Get Vaccinated and Where

    Fighting the Flu – Who Should Get Vaccinated and Where

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is encouraging the community to arm themselves against seasonal influenza. Influenza, commonly known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases, even death. Flu vaccination is the best way

    • NOVEMBER 19, 2021
    PMC Awarded Chest Pain Accreditation

    PMC Awarded Chest Pain Accreditation

    Pikeville Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute’s team of specialists brings an extensive range of expertise to care for patients of the region. PMC also maintains cutting-edge technology and advanced capabilities to provide comprehensive heart care for patients. In November 2021, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized Pikeville Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise

    • NOVEMBER 19, 2021
    Smaller Incisions Can Result in Shorter Recovery Time

    Smaller Incisions Can Result in Shorter Recovery Time

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers qualifying heart patients a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (a surgical procedure designed to replace a poorly working aortic valve with an artificial one). PMC is one of only a few hospitals in Kentucky that offers a minimally invasive approach to heart bypass and heart valve surgery. The aortic valve