November is National Diabetes Month; a time set aside to educate and bring attention to diabetes. The rate of adults diagnosed with diabetes is significantly greater in the Appalachian region than in any other area and is the most common disease in Kentucky. Diabetes, specifically type 2, has greatly affected the health of patients in
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has one of the most comprehensive and experienced sleep centers in the region, committed to providing high-quality care to patients experiencing sleep related issues. Accreditation is a very important component of quality healthcare, as it confirms that services are held to a very high standard and that improvements can be implemented
Cancer is a scary diagnosis that many patients throughout Eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia face daily. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is dedicated to providing advanced cancer care, eliminating the need for patients to travel outside the region as much as possible. The PMC Leonard Lawson Cancer Center is among a relatively small percentage of cancer
Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) new Urgent Care and Family Wellness Center offers many levels of services for patients of all ages in the region. In addition to housing all PMC pediatricians and a few OB/GYN providers, a team of highly skilled professionals is also on-site to address urgent care needs. PMC’s Urgent Care providers treat
