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
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
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
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
