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.
Eastern Kentucky and the central Appalachian region have battled countless challenges throughout history. Without question, the ones that rank the highest in severity have been related to the region’s limited access to quality medical care. Historically, those needing specialty medical care had no choice but to travel multiple hours to a provider or hospital in
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) stands as a vital lifeline for the rural communities nestled in the heart of the mountainous terrain of Appalachia, where healthcare access is often limited by poverty, geographical barriers and systemic health disparities. On November 21, National Rural Health Day, PMC honors the resilience and strength of these communities while reaffirming
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On October 12, Maddie’s senior homecoming dance took an unexpected turn. She suddenly became very ill and short of breath, leading to a rushed trip to the nearest hospital Emergency Room. Diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia, Maddie’s condition required oxygen and a transfer to the Mettu Children’s Hospital (MCH) at Pikeville Medical Center. Under the care
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The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Foundation for Quality Healthcare is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Little Giraffe Foundation to support the Level II Advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Family Support Initiative. This grant will provide vital resources to assist families of newborns in the NICU. This initiative is
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