The need for a pediatric hospital in Eastern Kentucky was great. Pikeville Medical Center met that need by continuing to transform healthcare in the mountains and making what was once a dream – reality. The Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center allows families to stay close to home, reducing the inconvenience and financial burden of traveling to children’s hospitals hundreds of miles away when their children need care.

Here, dedicated healthcare professionals work tirelessly, offering their expertise and compassion to ensure every child gets the chance to live a healthy, joyful life. Every child deserves the chance to dream, laugh and live a healthy, fulfilling life, no matter their geographical location or socioeconomic class.

Drs. R.V. and Jyothi Mettu’s donation of $1.5 million came after what they both said was a deep longing to make a contribution that would affect current and future generations of children across Eastern Kentucky. Thanks to this generous donation, the Mettu Children’s hospital is making a difference in the lives of Central Appalachian children.

The Mettu Children’s Hospital was fully funded by grants and private donations. The space spans more than 13,400 square feet and has both inpatient and outpatient pediatric service areas. The inpatient area houses a family friendly waiting room, 10 private patient rooms (two of which are isolation rooms), a consultation room, a treatment room, distraction therapy video game carts and more! The outpatient area consists of separate sick and well waiting rooms, check-in and registration area, 13 examination rooms, a medication room, play area with digital game screens, two telehealth rooms and a nurses’ station.

Donor support is crucial in providing life-saving treatments, advanced medical equipment and emotional support for families. Help keep Eastern Kentucky children healthy and happy. Your gift can make a difference .