Did you know that Pikeville Medical Center's Emergency Department was the first in Kentucky to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from IBCCES? This recognition is crucial for providing top-notch care to all patients, including autistic and sensory-sensitive patients. It complements the department's status as one of only four hospitals in Kentucky to be Pediatric Ready, as designated by Kentucky Emergency Medical Services for Children (KYEMSC). Autistic individuals often have uni