World Immunization Week
World Immunization Week – 4.21.26 Edition Immunization: Protection for All World Immunization Week, observed each year in April, highlights the role vaccines play in
Every Kid Healthy
Healthy Kids, Strong Foundations Every Kid Healthy Week, observed the last full week April, highlights the connection between nutrition, physical activity, mental health and the
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Nearly 1 million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a number expected to grow to 1.2 million by 2030. During
PMC Teams Support Empowering Girls Event
Several departments from Pikeville Medical Center recently participated in the Empowering Girls Event held at the University of Pikeville and sponsored by the Rotary Club
Pikeville Medical Center First in the Region to Implant the World’s Smallest Defibrillator Lead
PIKEVILLE, KY (MAR 5, 2026) – Joseph Souza, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Pikeville Medical Center, successfully performed Eastern Kentucky’s first implantation of the innovative
Pikeville Medical Center Joins Gill Affiliate Network
Pikeville Medical Center Gill AFFILIATE NETWORK PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2026) — UK HealthCare is proud to welcome Pikeville Medical Center to the UK
WATCHMAN: A One-Time Implant that helps Reduce AFib Stroke Risk
Testimonials AFib’s Impact on Stroke Risk An Alternative to Blood Thinners Marjorie Giovannani’s Watchman Story Ingreid Lenz’s Watchman Story Billy Stacy’s Watchman Story Bill Moate’s
Hybrid AF Therapy to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
Why Treating Your Atrial Fibrillation is So Important Causes of Atrial Fibrillation The Stages of Atrial Fibrillation and How it Affects Your Health Treatments of
A Year in Healing: 2025 Reflections
A Year in Healing: 2025 Reflections Making Heart History The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is committed to
‘Tis the Season: Rising Rates of RSV, Flu & COVID-19
As families prepare for gatherings and travel this holiday season, respiratory illnesses such as RSV, influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are rising across the region. Hospitals
Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently hosted a Stroke Awareness event dedicated to advancing stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery in the region. The event brought
Diabetes Awareness Month
Focused on Diabetes Care One in three people in Kentucky is at risk of developing diabetes, and many adults have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes