Find your career with us! Demand for healthcare workers has never been stronger and should you choose a field in healthcare, your future will almost certainly be a bright one career-wise. Volunteering can be your first steps into a rewarding career… before you commit to a course of study. Learn more about the following fields below!
Volunteering at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that matches caring people with services that provide help and comfort to the patients and families who come to the hospital. It is also a chance to offer valuable assistance to PMC employees on a daily basis.
People from all walks of life choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Many see volunteering as an opportunity to:
Placement depends on skills, interests and availability. Once a volunteer is placed, flexibility is appreciated to help PMC best meet patients’ needs.
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib or AF) is an irregular and sometimes very fast heart rhythm that can increase a patient’s chances of forming a blood clot in the heart, which increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 1 in 7 strokes are caused
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When sudden illnesses and injuries occur, recognizing an ’emergency’ and ‘urgent’ situation can be confusing because both terms imply there is a medical need that needs be addressed quickly. However, urgent does not mean emergent. When a patient is facing a non-life threatening illness or injury, an urgent care clinic is the place to go.
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During winter, staying healthy can present a unique set of challenges that differ from what is seen during warmer weather. During snow and ice events, there is an increased risk of several types of injuries and health concerns such as sprains, strains and fractures caused by falls on ice, heart-related issues brought about by shoveling
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PIKEVILLE, KY (January 23, 2023) – Each year, during the January meeting of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Board of Directors, the new three-year term is considered for those whose terms are expiring and the annual election of officers is held. At the January 2023 meeting, long-time Chairman of the PMC board of directors, Ron
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