The new mother and one guest are each treated to a cooked-to ­order meal that includes a main course, two sides and a dessert. These celebratory meals are served upon request before discharge, helping families feel truly appreciated as they prepare to bring their new baby home. Patients can simply speak with their nurse to request this complimentary dinner.
However, PMC offers more care beyond serving dinner. For women navigating the many stages of pregnancy, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at PMC is here to guide them through this incredible journey.

Led by seven OB-GYN physicians, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center features the largest on-call, board-certified OB-GYN team in Eastern Kentucky. These experienced physicians are supported by a compassionate staff dedicated to women’s health at every stage, including wellness screenings, family planning, menopausal care, pregnancy and postpartum care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries and more.

PMC obstetricians, neonatologists and their dedicated support staff work collaboratively to monitor each pregnancy with precision, perform safe deliveries, and provide excellent newborn care so each baby can receive the support they need for a healthy start in life.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an 0B/GYN at the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center, visit www.pikevillehospital.org/obstetrics-gynecology or call (606) 430-2207.

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PMC’s NICU staff consists of experienced neonatologists, resident physicians, primary nurses, respiratory therapists, speech and occupational therapists and more – all there to meet every child’s unique medical needs.

The PMC NICU team not only cares for children born at the medical center – PMC has a state-of-the-art NICU transporter that allows their team to travel to other hospitals and safely transport fragile newborns to or from PMC for advanced care, so children near and far can receive the attention and care they need.

In addition, The PMC Foundation for Quality Healthcare is pleased to have received a grant from the Little Giraffe Foundation to support the Level II Advanced NICU Family Support Initiative. Upon baby’s discharge from the NICU, PMC gifts each family a care bag filled with essential care items to help alleviate some of the daily challenges of NICU life.

PMC’s NICU staff not only sends families home with the resources they need to give their baby the best possible start in life, but they are also prepared to help families choose a pediatrician before leaving the hospital. This is just one of the many ways PMC is dedicated to helping families leave the hospital feeling confident and prepared to care for their babies.

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The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at PMC offers women’s well screenings, family planning, guidance on fertility matters, pregnancy and postpartum care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, menopausal care and more.

Similar to seeing a primary care provider, it is important for a woman to see an OB/GYN throughout her life. Regular visits allow for early detection and prevention of potential health issues. Through routine check-ups, screenings and tests, an OB/GYN can identify abnormalities or signs of illness that may not be apparent to the patient. Early detection helps healthcare providers act promptly in interventional and treatment measures, improving outcomes and preventing the progression of certain conditions.

Establishing a relationship with an OB/GYN physician provides an opportunity for women to discuss any concerns or questions they may have in a confidential and supportive environment, which encourages women to take an active role in managing their own health.

The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center physician team:

Aaron Crum, MD

Angela Maggard, MD

Tom McGuire, MD

Malisa Moss, DO

Erin Mullins, MD, FACOG

Hayley Trimble, MD, FACOG

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The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center is a trusted and compassionate medical facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care for women’s health. With a team of highly skilled obstetricians/gynecologists, it offers a wide range of services and staffs seven OB/GYN physicians, making it the largest on-call, board-certified OB/GYN physician team in Eastern Kentucky.

Similar to seeing a primary care provider, it is important for women to see an OB/GYN regularly. Regular visits increase the chances for early detection and prevention of potential health issues. Through routine check-ups, screenings and tests, an OB/GYN can identify abnormalities or signs of illness the patient may not recognize. Early detection helps healthcare providers act promptly in interventional and treatment measures, improving outcomes and preventing the progression of certain conditions.

In addition to disease prevention and management, an OB/GYN provides essential care in reproductive health, which includes family planning, contraception and guidance on fertility matters. Regular visits also support overall wellness and provide an opportunity for women to discuss any concerns or questions they may have in a confidential and supportive environment. Ultimately, consistent care from an OB/GYN promotes good health, ensures reproductive well-being and encourages women to take an active role in managing their health.

To schedule an appointment with an OB/GYN at the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center, call 606-430-2207 or visit pikevillehospital.org/services/obstetrics-gynecology/

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Cervical cancer is a cancer that begins in the cervix, which is in the lower part of a woman’s uterus. Almost all cases are linked to infection caused by a virus known as HPV (human papillomavirus), which the majority of women will come in contact with during their lifetime. HPV infections usually present no symptoms, and in most cases, the immune system will clear HPV from a woman’s body. However, persistent or long-term HPV infections can cause abnormal cells to develop in the cervix, which can become cancerous.

While advancements in healthcare have improved prevention and detection, cervical cancer remains a serious issue. To lessen the rates of cervical cancer, it is essential to understand its risk factors and the importance of early detection. The Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has the area’s largest OB/GYN team, featuring seven highly experienced, board-certified physicians. The PMC OB/GYN team spends time discussing risk factors with patients and encouraging preventive measures such as regular screenings and vaccinations.

Risk factors of cervical cancer include HPV, smoking, a weakened immune system and long-term use of oral contraceptives. The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool in preventing cervical cancer. Administered to adolescents before they become sexually active, the HPV vaccine protects against several high-risk strains. Other prevention measures include regular pap smears and safe sex practices. The American Cancer Society recommends that women begin receiving pap smears at age 21 and continue every three years until age 29. From ages 30 to 65, a combination of Pap smears and HPV tests is recommended every five years.

When diagnosed in the early stages, cervical cancer is among the most successfully treatable types of cancer. Health officials widely believe that a unified approach to prevention, screening for and treating cervical cancer can lead to its elimination as a public health concern within the next several years.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with a PMC OB/GYN provider, call (606)-430-2207.

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The team at the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is led by seven OB-GYN physicians that make up the largest on-call, board certified OB-GYN team in Eastern Kentucky. This experienced team of physicians is supported by a dedicated and compassionate team focused on all aspects of women’s health including well screenings, family planning, menopausal care, pregnancy and postpartum care as well as minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries and more.

For mothers-to-be who are navigating the journey of pregnancy, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center guides patients through this incredible chapter of life. Pregnancy and childbirth can be overwhelming, and the team at PMC strives to provide the support patients need every step of the way.

PMC’s skilled obstetricians manage the various stages of labor, delivery and postpartum care, working closely with mothers to ensure safe and comfortable birthing experiences and employing medical interventions when necessary.

Where they are going to give birth is vitally important for women to consider as they choose an OB-GYN physician to care for them during their pregnancy. Having access to a NICU is critical in the event the baby requires medical attention at birth. For this reason, PMC offers the region’s only Level II Advanced Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). PMC’s two experienced neonatologists specialize in caring for infants born prematurely or with medical conditions that require immediate attention. The NICU at PMC can care for babies born as early as 28 weeks and weighing as little as 2.6 pounds, keeping more families together in the event these life-saving services are needed.

The comprehensive care provided by PMC obstetricians, neonatologists and their dedicated support staff ensures that pregnancies are monitored with precision, deliveries are safe and newborns receive the support they need for a healthy start in life.

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A labor and delivery unit is a place filled with anticipation, hope and the magic of new life.  At the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), patients are surrounded by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, from experienced obstetricians to compassionate nurses who guide them through this incredible chapter of their lives. Pregnancy and childbirth can be overwhelming, and this committed team at PMC strives to provide the support patients need every step of the way.

The spacious, comfortable birthing suites are designed to provide a comforting atmosphere, encouraging relaxation during the process of welcoming a new life into the world. With more than 18,000 babies delivered at Pikeville Medical Center over the last 20 years, patients can trust that when the miraculous moment finally arrives, they will be led through the process with expertise and care.

From cutting-edge technology and advanced pain management techniques to the compassion shown to each individual patient, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center is one of the most innovative in the area. Home of the region’s only Advanced Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), it is equipped to treat babies born as early as 28-weeks without having to transfer the newborn to a different facility for care.

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The Da Vinci Surgical System gives the surgeon an advanced set of instruments, including a surgeon console, a patient-side cart and a vision cart. The robot mimics the surgeon’s hand movements at the console in real time, bending and rotating the instruments, moving like a human hand but with a greater range of motion. The vision cart delivers a high-definition view of the surgical area, making it possible for surgeons to operate through one or a few small, minimally invasive incisions.

Dr. Maggard performed her 100th surgery using the Da Vinci system at the beginning of November and is quickly approaching 120.

For more information on robotic-assisted surgeries or to schedule an appointment with an OB-GYN provider, visit the pages of the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), or call 606-430-2207.

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Dr. Moss specializes in complex OB/GYN procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System, a robotic system designed to facilitate surgeries using a minimally invasive approach. Patients typically see benefits through this procedure with shorter hospital stays, less pain and scarring, less risk of infection and less blood loss.

In addition to being one of the only OB/GYN’s in the region to perform surgical procedures with the Da Vinci system, Dr. Moss provides care for annual exams, Endometriosis, family planning, infertility, ovarian screenings, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, prenatal and postpartum care.

Dr. Moss received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and obtained her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, TN. Dr. Moss completed her residency at Garden City Hospital in Michigan and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

She practices medicine alongside PMC’s six other OB/GYN’s.

“OB/GYN’s are essential in providing care and counseling during all stages of a woman’s life,” said PMC Senior VP, Assistant CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Aaron Crum, MD. “I believe this physician-patient relationship is one of the most important in healthcare.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 606-430-2207 or visit Dr. Moss’ profile page.

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Offering services in two convenient locations, PMC’s team of seven OB-GYNs offers many minimally invasive gynecological surgery options.  Each member of this team is specifically trained to use state-of-the-art equipment to deliver high quality obstetrical care.

“Women have many unique health concerns and it is important for them to establish a relationship with an OB-GYN who will monitor them throughout all stages of life,” said PMC OB-GYN, Tiffany Thompson, DO.

PMC has the largest on-call group of OB-GYN physicians in the region and is the only hospital in Eastern Kentucky to offer a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  Pikeville Medical Center provides a physician-led practice which has the capability to deliver and care for babies, manage high-risk pregnancies and perform surgeries.

“We closely monitor high-risk pregnancy conditions that could affect the mother, baby or both,” said Dr. Thompson. “It is imperative that women who are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant see an OB-GYN.”

Dr. Thompson added that having a good physician-patient relationship is very important in healthcare, especially in women’s health.

For more information about PMC’s women’s health services or to schedule an appointment, please call 606-218-2207 or visit our OB/GYN pages.

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