PMC Stroke Awareness

06/14/2026

Men’s Health Week is the perfect time to talk about stroke awareness and prevention.

Stroke can happen to anyone, but men face a higher risk at younger ages. High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, stress and lack of routine checkups can all increase that risk. The good news is that many strokes are preventable with early detection and healthy lifestyle choices.

At Pikeville Medical Center, our stroke team is committed to providing advanced stroke care close to home for the people of Eastern Kentucky. Knowing the warning signs and BE FAST can save a life:
B: Loss of Balance
E: Eyes - Vision changes
F: Face drooping
A: Arm weakness
S: Speech difficulty
T: Time to call 911

This Men’s Health Week, encourage the men in your life to schedule their checkups, know their numbers and take their health seriously. A simple conversation or appointment today could change a life tomorrow.

PMC is here for you with compassionate, comprehensive care every step of the way. https://bit.ly/4ahSTwP

05/22/2026

A multidisciplinary PMC team including Nancy MS RD, Sarah RN, Jamie BSN RN, Lina PharmD, and Dr. Bates had a great time visiting Mrs. Blackburn’s class at Pikeville Middle School as they explored creating healthy Appalachian recipes.

Nutrition plays a key role in stroke prevention and it was exiciting to discuss how simple food choices can support heart and brain health.

Thank you to the students and school for inviting us to be part of this learning experience. 📚🚌🧠

05/21/2026

Pikeville Medical Center was honored to share important stroke education with our local Pikeville Rotary Club. They are a great organization and do such wonderful work in our community. Thank you to Dr. Bates for speaking on stroke prevention, recognition, and the importance of acting FAST when symptoms occur.

🧠Community education is a key part of improving stroke outcomes. Remember: BE FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you notice symptoms, call 911 immediately. 🧠

05/20/2026

05/13/2026

We love community outreach!

PMC’s Stroke Team had a wonderful morning partnering with the YMCA for Wellness Wednesday as part of Stroke Awareness Month. Our team enjoyed connecting with community members to share important education on stroke awareness, prevention and recognizing the warning signs of stroke, along with a few goodies along the way.

Community awareness plays a vital role in improving outcomes and saving lives, and we are proud to help bring these conversations into our region.

A special appreciation to our dedicated Stroke Team for their continued commitment to education, prevention and exceptional patient care throughout Eastern Kentucky.

05/13/2026

PMC’s stroke team has had a wonderful morning collaborating with the YMCA for Wellness Wednesday. May is Stroke Awareness Month. We have been providing education on stroke awareness and prevention, along with some goodies. We are here till 11, stop by and see us! 🧠🏥

05/13/2026

Join us today!!!! 🧠🧠🧠

REMINDER!

Join us at the Wellness Wednesday event this week at the Pikeville City YMCA in honor of Stroke Awareness Month.

Here, you can learn more about stroke prevention & warning signs from the Eastern Kentucky Neuroscience Center at Pikeville Medical Center. We are also giving away free items and more!

We hope to see you there. 🧠🎗️

📍 Pikeville Area Family YMCA, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville, KY 41501
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

05/11/2026

Please join us 🧠

REMINDER!

Join us at the Wellness Wednesday event this week at the Pikeville City YMCA in honor of Stroke Awareness Month.

Here, you can learn more about stroke prevention & warning signs from the Eastern Kentucky Neuroscience Center at Pikeville Medical Center. We are also giving away free items and more!

We hope to see you there. 🧠🎗️

📍 Pikeville Area Family YMCA, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville, KY 41501
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

05/11/2026

For Stroke Awareness Month, our PMC team have been participating in weekly activities to promote stroke education and awareness. 🏥

Taylor, PCT won our first team trivia prize. Congrats Taylor! 🎉

Remember: BE FAST and know the signs of stroke! 🧠

05/09/2026

It's National Stroke Awareness Month!

There are many lifestyle & health related stroke risk factors that can be managed to decrease your risk of having a stroke.
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Smoking & To***co Use
- Diabetes
- Alcohol / Substance Abuse
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular Diseases

Staying on top of your health and being aware of the potential risks & warning signs is key to stroke prevention. If you see any B.E. F.A.S.T. warning signs, call 911 right away. The Eastern Kentucky Neuroscience Center at Pikeville Medical Center is among the top stroke treatment centers in KY. For more information, visit our website at pmcky.org/stroke-center/.