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.
As many people age or experience significant transformations of their bodies, cosmetic surgery is often chosen to improve physical appearance and self-esteem. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 18 million people underwent surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States in the last few years, and that number continues to
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When many people think of plastic surgery, their minds automatically see images of face lifts, tummy tucks or a variety of other cosmetic options. However, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dimitrios Danikas, MD, FACS also spends time with women who are battling breast cancer to plan and perform reconstructive surgery. According to
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Cancer is a word that strikes fear in most people and revives painful memories of loved ones who have battled the dreaded disease. According to the CDC, cancer has claimed over half a million lives each year for the past several years. However, with advancements in treatments and technology, the number of cancer deaths are
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