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Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in the body. This means the body’s immune system, which normally fights infections, mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. Lupus can affect many parts the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain. Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Rheumatology is here to help you manage rheumatic conditions.
In 2024, Fairfield Medical Center committed to reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation by offering a new, minimally invasive procedure called the WATCHMAN FLX Pro. Now, they are celebrating – and quickly exceeding – a major milestone.
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.
When Lancaster resident Rich Martin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, he committed to living healthier, showing gratitude and educations others. True to his mission, he will speak at the annual Cancer Care Run & Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11.
The Monitor is Fairfield Medical Center’s periodic publication featuring FMC patients telling the story of their care experience. The magazine not only offers an opportunity share patient stories, but also to celebrate our caregivers.