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.
The mountains of the southern Appalachian region draw visitors from across the country and world for their beauty, especially during the fall of the year. However, statistics say many who call Eastern Kentucky home miss out on the enjoyment of the beautiful colors. One of the lesser-known facts about the region is that the easternmost
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Diabetes is a serious health condition all too frequently seen in Eastern Kentucky. In fact, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, nearly one in five people have been diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, many diabetic patients across the region also find themselves battling vision loss that has been attributed to diabetes. Statistics recently published
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In the United States, cold and flu season generally takes place between October and May, with the peak taking place between December and March. In addition to influenza, another annual concern is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which is making its presence known this fall across Kentucky in addition to colds and other respiratory illnesses. During
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In recent years, the emergence of multiple specialties and subspecialties in healthcare can be a source of confusion for patients when a medical need arises. Many patients struggle trying to make decisions about which provider to see for which concerns. However, much of that confusion can be eliminated by having a primary care provider commonly
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