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About PCH
The History of Pineville Community
Hospital
Ground was broken for Pineville Community Hospital on September 16,
1937. The first patients were received May 12, 1938. At that time
the hospital contained 40 beds and an active
medical staff of five
physicians. The five doctors were Dr. Edward Wilson, Sr., Dr. Edward
Wilson, Jr., Dr. J.M. Brooks, Dr. George Asher and Dr. Charles B. Stacy.
PCH, a not-for-profit facility, is operated by a Board of Directors
consisting of members of our medical staff as well as businessmen and
civic leaders within the community. The PCH Board is dedicated to providing
the community with the highest quality medical care available at the
lowest possible cost.
Over the years, Pineville Community Hospital has expanded to meet
the growing needs of Southeast Kentucky. The latest expansion was
completed in the summer of 200. The addition consisted of an In-Patient
Pharmacy, classrooms, dayroom and storage area. In 1987-1989, the hospital
completed a $5.5 million dollar project which provided a new surgical
suite, new intensive care- cardiac unit, new pediatrics section complete
with playroom, new storeroom and sterile central supply. As the needs
of the area increase, PCH has been at the forefront of technology in
meeting those needs. In 1991, two procedures were added to the surgical
program: laparoscopic cholecystectomy and electrohydraulic lithotripsy.
In 1996 an Ophthalmologist joined the staff, adding eye surgery. In
1991-1993, radiology was revamped with new nuclear medicine facilities,
new CT-scan, new ultrasound and a mammography unit. In December of
2004 the Radiology went filmless, except for Mammography, with the
installiation of CPSI’s ImageLink
pacs.
Currently, PCH has 150 beds (120 Acute, 30 NF), 12 bassinets
and operates a Home Health Agency. In addition to the nursing
areas, the physical plant includes an administrative suite, business
offices, purchasing department, surgery suite, kitchen and dining area,
in and outpatient pharmacies, respiratory
therapy including EKG and
EEG, physical therapy, patient representative, radiology, engineering
plant, medical records unit, quality improvement and social services
offices, delivery rooms, emergency room suite, clinical and anatomical
pathology laboratories, conference rooms, in-service library, patient
library (volunteer staffed), several waiting areas and a gift shop.
In its continuing effort to provide the best in
services and accommodations, PCH has upgraded its parking facilities and added
a skywalk to link the hospital with the parking areas. The hospital has also
underwent the installation of a hospital wide data processing system.
At present, the active staff is comprised
of more than 15 physicians. An additional 48 physicians comprise the courtesy
and consulting staffs. The hospital is also staffed by more than 350 employees
serving in nursing, technical, administrative and support capacities. Expertise
is available in the following areas: anesthesiology, cardiology, colorectal
surgery, dermatology, emergency medicine, family practice, gastroenterology,
general surgery, gynecology, internal medicine, obstetrics, opthalmology,
orthopedic surgery, pathology, pediatrics, radiology and urology.
Committed
to education, PCH maintains affiliations with the RN and Laboratory Tech programs
at Lincoln Memorial University, the LPN and X-Ray Tech programs at Cumberland
Valley Health Technology Center and Southeast Community College School of Nursing.
Each of these programs utilize PCH for their clinical rotations. PCH is also
affiliated with the Pikeville College School
of Osteopathic Medicine for the
clinical training of their students. PCH has been providing quality care to
the people of southeast Kentucky since 1938. Let us assist you with
your healthcare needs
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