Service Animals in Healthcare Facilities
FMC follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its regulations when referring to service animals. A service animal is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. It is our policy to provide a safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors while allowing Pet Therapy and Service Dogs to have access to the facility.
Staff Spotlight January 2026
Hospitalists are vital components to the patient experience, not only because they work in the hospital full-time and know every unit and specialist, but they remain with the patient from the moment they are admitted to the day they are discharged.
Michael Parrish, Pancreatic Cancer Patient, Grateful Patient
Almost five years ago, Michael Parrish had the first of what would be many conversations with oncology nurse navigator Holly Griffith. Like most newly diagnosed cancer patients, Michael arrived to that appointment feeling scared and uncertain; just weeks earlier, a trip to Fairfield Medical Center’s Emergency Department for severe stomach pain had led to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and Michael had a lot of questions about what his future looked like in terms of treatment.
Taking Control – Rhonda’s Stroke Story
Rhonda Wood, who works in FMC’s Radiology Department, never thought a stroke would happen to her. That all changed on Christmas Day 2022 when she experienced sudden, unexplained numbness on her left side.
Advance Care Planning: Who Will Make Decisions When You Can’t?
When it comes to our healthcare, many of us like to be in control of any decisions regarding the treatment and care we receive. But what if you were unable to make that decision for yourself?