Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is one of the primary causes of disability among adults, according to the CDC. Each year, an estimated 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke, with about 610,000 of these being first or new strokes. The good news is that strokes are
Obesity is a disease that affects the human body in extremely cruel ways and is much more than merely a cosmetic concern. It can cause high blood pressure, diabetes, extreme joint pain, sleep apnea and even infertility. Patients who are overweight, experience any of these symptoms, and meet certain criteria may be able to improve
Many patients needing bariatric surgery make the unfortunate decision to postpone their surgery due to dreading the recovery time. However, at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), patients facing bariatric surgery can often be relieved knowing their procedure can be performed using a minimally invasive approach. Board Certified Bariatric and General Surgeon Amy Johnson, MD, FACS, FASMBS,
In conjunction with World Autism Month, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) and its foundation, the PMC Foundation for Quality Healthcare, are teaming up with the Appalachian Center for the Arts (APP) to announce a benefit performance of the Marvelous Wonderettes to both promote the mission of and raise funds for the expansion of the Appalachian Valley
