Your blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and blood sugar all play important roles in your cardiovascular health. If you don’t know your critical numbers, talk to your primary care provider: it might be time for a check-up.
Each November, we look forward to honoring and remembering those impacted by lung cancer. This video offers the opportunity for a virtual celebration of lung cancer survivors, advocates and loved ones.
Fairfield Medical Center received an early Christmas present Wednesday with the arrival of the highly-anticipated Moderna COVID-19 vaccination, which received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late last week.
Breast density is a measure of the make up of the tissue in your breast. The makeup of breast tissue may change over time, with some women’s breasts becoming less dense over time.
Illness and injury can be scary and uncomfortable, but knowing where to go in certain situations can help ease some of your stress and anxiety.
Shoulder joints give you the ability to do a range of daily activities and endure repetitive use. This use can often lead to shoulder injury or discomfort, which can be caused by inflammation, arthritis, torn cartilage or a fracture.
Sudden cardiac arrest survivor Scott Hardwick nearly died multiple times in one day, but the quick thinking and action of his caregivers saved his life.
Similar to healthcare organizations across the country, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our staff, physicians and administrators at Fairfield Medical Center. These are some of their stories.
Navigating COVID-19 concerns can be challenging for adults, but is even more difficult when it comes to children and teens. While, in general, children are at a lower risk of contracting or becoming severely ill with COVID-19, it is still important to understand symptoms of the virus in young people and what to do if your child is sick.
Robotic-assisted lung biopsy offers a minimally invasive approach, quicker diagnosis and faster treatment for malignant lung nodules
When Lisa Lipka needed surgery to remove a large cyst near her heart, her FMC cardiovascular team was there to ease her concerns and help her heal.
S.A.F.E. stands for Speedy, Assessment, Focused, Environment and is a process that has been used successfully in many other hospitals. This “vertical care” is designed to shorten your wait time and connect you with a provider more quickly.
The key to waking up feeling refreshed and well-rested is understanding – and managing – your “internal alarm clock,” or circadian rhythm. Learn more about how you can become more of “morning person.”
Whether the Foundation is providing financial assistance to offset the cost of prescription drugs for vulnerable populations, supporting the availability of life-saving cancer care, or assisting with the purchase of necessary medical equipment, your FMC Foundation helps make our culture of compassion and wellness accessible to diverse segments of our community, regardless of their income.
Dr. Jonathan Forquer discusses preventive cardiology: The practice of preventing heart attacks before they happen.
After a stroke affected the use of Terri Garrett’s left arm and hand, her therapy team at FMC helped her establish a plan of action to reclaim the mobility she had lost.
Carpal tunnel, arthritis and fractures are common conditions associated with hand and wrist pain. With an accurate diagnosis to your pain, our team of orthopedic providers will help ensure a personalized treatment plan to relieve your discomfort.
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.
Kick off the Spring season by donating blood to those in need! Register to give on Friday, March 8, at FMC’s Main Campus. Appointments are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reserve your spot by contacting Donna Stebelton at donnast@fmchealth.org or 740-687-8140.
According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are urgently needed, especially those with types O, A negative and B negative.
Our speech pathologists work with children and adults who exhibit communication disorders, such a pronunciation problems, voice problems, stuttering, difficulty understanding or using spoken and/or written language, or who have difficulty swallowing.
At Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Psychiatry & Health Psychology, we understand that health goes beyond the physical body. Individual therapy is just one way our team of experts work to get you back to feeling your best.
Many women with breast cancer have no symptoms, which is why regular breast screening is so important. The best way to catch breast cancer in the early stages – when it’s most treatable – is through routine mammograms. Early detection of breast cancer can lead to more effective treatment and better outcomes.