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5 Common Cancer-Related Side Effects

Cancer-related side effects can make living your daily life frustrating or difficult. There are several side effects commonly experienced by cancer patients, but they can vary depending on the type of cancer, its location, the specific treatments used or the patient’s overall health. Read more about common side effects you may experience during cancer treatment.

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Advanced Practitioner Education Symposium 2026

Join us for an exciting in-person conference featuring vendor displays, networking and continuing education. This event is open to everyone who can benefit from CME.

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Psychiatry and Health Psychology

Our psychiatry and health psychology team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for a wide array of mental health conditions.

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Eating Healthy While Pregnant

When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you have specific dietary needs to best support optimal growth and development for baby.

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Nausea During Pregnancy

Nausea is a very common occurrence, affecting up to 90% of pregnancies. Read more about causes and potential treatments.

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FMC Performs New Life Saving Heart Procedure

A new, minimally invasive treatment option for patients living with a common form of valvular heart disease is now being offered at Fairfield Medical Center.

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S.A.F.E. ED

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.

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Financial Giving

There are a number of convenient opportunities to help support our community and their ability to access quality medical care, from corporate gifting and memorial endowments to shopping at verified retail partners like Kroger.

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Surgery Care

Our Surgical Services team offers comprehensive surgical procedures, including advanced minimally invasive outpatient procedures, as well as traditional surgical interventions requiring an inpatient stay.

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Heart Health: Know Your Numbers

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.

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Shine a Light on Lung Cancer 2020

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.

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Understanding Breast Density

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.

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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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Faces from the Frontlines

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.

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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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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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Donors

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.

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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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Donate

As the philanthropic branch of Fairfield Medical Center – an independent, non-profit health system – the FMC Foundation plays a vital role in supporting access to excellent medical care and wellness programs throughout the region.

 

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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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Grateful Patient Legendary Recognizing Caregivers