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COVID-19 Parent Resources

As kids get ready to head back to school, we recognize that parents are looking for assistance with how to to navigate hard conversations about COVID-19 and masks.These resources are designed to help parents during this time.

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Shoulder Pain

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.

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Heart of the Community – Scott’s Heart Care Story

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.

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COVID-19 in Children and Teens

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.

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Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy

Robotic-assisted lung biopsy offers a minimally invasive approach, quicker diagnosis and faster treatment for malignant lung nodules

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COVID-19 and Pregnancy

Find out what you need to know if you are pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what FMC is doing to keep you and your baby safe.

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Receiving a Mammogram After the COVID-19 Vaccine

If you are scheduled for a mammogram within 4-6 weeks after receiving your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, speak with your healthcare provider or contact FMC’s women’s health nurse navigator at 740-687-2727.

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Matters of the Heart – Lisa’s Heart Care Story

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.

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Healthy Habits: Rise and Shine

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.”

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Provider Podcast: Preventive Cardiac Imaging with Dr. Jonathan Forquer

Dr. Jonathan Forquer discusses preventive cardiology: The practice of preventing heart attacks before they happen.

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Making Strides – Terri’s Stroke Story

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.

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Grateful Patient

Did you or a loved one receive exceptional care at one of our facilities? We would love to hear your story. The Grateful Patient & Family Program is a meaningful way to celebrate the extraordinary care you or your loved one received while at Fairfield Medical Center.

 

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Hand and Wrist Pain

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.

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Know Where to Go – Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency?

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.

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Rhonda Wood
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.

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March 8 Blood Drive Open to Community Members

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.

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Speech Therapy

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.

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Understanding Individual Therapy

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.

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Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care

Illness and injury can strike at any moment, and sometimes it can be difficult to determine where you should go for care when symptoms become a concern and your primary care provider is unable to see you right away.

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What is Runner’s Knee?

Do you feel pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap when running, playing sports or climbing stairs? Have you heard the term “runner’s knee”? Runner’s knee isn’t just for runners, and the term doesn’t describe just one type of injury. It’s a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can happen due to several problems.

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Grateful Patient Legendary Recognizing Caregivers