The Power of Food
Cultivating a healthier future for Appalachia through nutrition access, better health and stronger communities.
Changing Lives. Nourishing Our Community.
Pikeville Medical Center is redefining what it means to provide care, reaching beyond treatment rooms and hospital walls to nurture health where life happens: in homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
Through Food Is Medicine initiatives, community wellness events, nutrition-focused care and innovative outreach, PMC is helping bridge the gap between healthcare and everyday life.
Health Begins With Nourishment
Nutrition Access
Expanding access to healthier choices, education and practical resources throughout the region.
Better Health
Supporting prevention, recovery and long-term wellness through personalized nutrition guidance.
Stronger Together
Partnering with families, schools, healthcare teams and community organizations to create lasting change.
Food Is Medicine In Action
PMC offers nutritional support throughout a patient’s wellness journey, connecting expert care, personalized planning and community support.
Nutrition Services
Registered dietitians provide individualized guidance, nutrition seminars, education and support for long-term lifestyle change.
Diabetes Education
Education and support for patients and families managing diabetes.
- Management classes
- Support groups
- Gestational education
- Community screenings
Pediatrics
The Specialized Pediatric BMI Clinic supports early intervention, family education and healthier futures for children.
Heart & Vascular
Heart specialists and registered dietitians work together to help patients eat smart, love their hearts and live stronger.
Bariatric & Lifestyle Support
Nutrition guidance before and after surgery helps patients build habits for lasting success.
Chronic Disease Management
Personalized support helps patients manage chronic conditions, improve quality of life and remain healthier in the long run.
HelloCare Nutrition Support
PMC is enhancing patient care through telehealth technology, bringing personalized nutrition support directly to the bedside.
Teaching. Cooking. Healing.
PMC hosts Food Is Medicine events to highlight the powerful connection between nutrition and health, bringing together healthcare professionals, community organizations and the public.
- Wellness Wednesdays
- Focus Fridays
- Health fairs and local festivals
- Civic engagement events
- Partnerships with local farmers markets and regional organizations
Healthy Cooking Made Approachable
Care Kitchen is a new 30-minute healthy cooking show designed to engage patients and families with practical, approachable nutrition guidance.
- Fun, interactive and family-friendly episodes
- Easy recipes that can be made at home
- Evidence-based nutrition guidance
- Tools to help patients and families thrive
PMC Glucose First Program
The Glucose First Program is a pilot initiative designed to support those diagnosed with pre-diabetes through personalized nutrition guidance, education and lifestyle support.
Nutrition Support Throughout Your Wellness Journey
Discover the Best You.
Through nutrition-focused care, community education, outreach programs and innovative partnerships, PMC is reinforcing a simple but powerful truth: health is built day by day, choice by choice, and it begins with how we nourish ourselves.