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    • MAY 28, 2021
    PMC Heart Program Celebrates Another Milestone

    PMC Heart Program Celebrates Another Milestone

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) heart program hit another milestone on May 24th with the ribbon cutting of the PMC Heart and Vascular Institute, the result of a $35.2 million capital investment.  Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers were joined by several physicians and staff who are committed to improving the heart health of their

    • MAY 27, 2021
    Renowned Sleep Center Physician Helps Patients Experience More Restful Nights

    Renowned Sleep Center Physician Helps Patients Experience More Restful Nights

    The CDC estimates that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, which have the potential to complicate existing health problems.  For patients who realize that lack of sleep is starting to interfere with work or other daytime activities, it may be time to consider a sleep evaluation. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has

    • MAY 27, 2021
    Lack of Sleep Can Cause Serious Health Concerns

    Lack of Sleep Can Cause Serious Health Concerns

    For many, not getting enough sleep can be more than just an inconvenience.  Too many sleepless nights can aggravate both physical and mental health problems and can be responsible for the inability to focus as well as general irritability. The inability to sleep has been linked to increased stress and the weakening of the body’s

    • MAY 14, 2021
    Patients Experience Healing Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

    Patients Experience Healing Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

    The prevalence of diabetes in Appalachia is increasing at a disturbing rate. In Kentucky, one in seven adults has been diagnosed with diabetes. However, in Eastern Kentucky, that number jumps to nearly one in four or 25 percent of adults. Alarmingly, there is also an increase in youth who are diabetic. For many patients with