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Photo of the jungle themed pediatric waiting room with tree, monkey and giraffe at the Mettu Children's hospital.
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Photo of the jungle themed pediatric waiting room with giraffe at the Mettu Children's hospital.

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          • Kosair Charities Funds “Game-Changing” Distraction Therapy Equipment

            Kosair Charities Funds “Game-Changing” Distraction Therapy Equipment

              Thanks to a grant from Kosair Charities, Pikeville Medical Center’s Mettu Children’s Hospital now offers a variety of distraction therapies to encourage patient cooperation, resulting in successful interaction and treatment. Many children’s experiences in a medical setting are new and unfamiliar. The concept of distraction therapy revolves around the utilization of engaging and immersive

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          • Another Mettu Children’s Hospital Patient Receives A Visit From Buddy Bear

            Another Mettu Children’s Hospital Patient Receives A Visit From Buddy Bear

            This week, the Mettu Children’s Hospital mascot, Buddy Bear, brightened the day of one of his biggest fans.  During a recent visit to the hospital, Paxton was mesmerized as he watched Buddy Bear on the monitors. His mom, Misty, says Paxton gets excited whenever he sees the Mettu Children’s Hospital commercial on television, which made

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          • Mettu Children’s Hospital Mascot, Buddy Bear, Eases Fears for Pediatric Patients

            Mettu Children’s Hospital Mascot, Buddy Bear, Eases Fears for Pediatric Patients

            The Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is making a difference in the lives of pediatric patients and families throughout the region. For many families, the days of traveling hours from Eastern Kentucky for pediatric care are a thing of the past. Patients can now receive quality care close to home thanks to

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          • Pikeville Medical Center Partners With Charity to Spread Holiday Cheer

            Pikeville Medical Center Partners With Charity to Spread Holiday Cheer

            On December 22, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) staff delivered Christmas gifts to young patients at the Mettu Children’s Hospital (MCH), thanks to a generous donation from the Toys for Hospitalized Children charity. The toys were delivered to each pediatric patient just in time for Christmas by the Mettu Children’s Hospital mascot, Buddy Bear, which brought

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