Dr. Kevin Farthing joins PMC’s highly specialized group of family practice physicians. He will be treating patients at PMC’s Clinic in Prestonsburg. Dr. Farthing received his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He completed his medical degree from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr.
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is set to host the sixth annual Colors of Courage 5K on Saturday, Aug. 17 in downtown Pikeville. For the second year, the event will be a true color run, with colored powder tossed at various points throughout the race. Proceeds will benefit underinsured patients of the Lawson Cancer Center (LLCC).
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and the fifth leading cause of death, according to the American Heart/American Stroke Association. However, about 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Unmanaged high blood pressure and high cholesterol are risk factors that can lead to stroke. Last February, Gilford Hall, 56 of Wheelwright Ky,
Travis Pigg, of Robinson Creek, is a real traumatic success story from Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). Pigg was working deep in the coal mines and was injured by a shuttle car transporting coal. Pigg was seven miles into the mine and about 360 feet underground when he was injured. “I went to work that day
