EKB News

Pikeville Medical Center has implemented precautionary measures in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, visitors and staff as flu activity continues to spread across the region. On October 23rd., PMC began restricting those under the age of 18 and those suffering from flu-like symptoms from visiting patients. Patients experiencing flu-like symptoms who come to the hospital for treatment or tests must obtain a mask from the respiratory hygiene stations at the emergency room, Heart Institute and May Tower entrances. The measures are not intended to keep visitors away from the hospital, but rather the hospital is attempting everything it can to protect everyone involved.