Avid outdoorsman Jack Campbell is rediscovering his passions and enjoying a renewed sense of energy following minimally invasive heart surgery.
After years of severe pain and failed remedies, Makala Shipley feared she would never find a solution to her gallbladder issues – until she learned about FMC’s robotic surgery program.
Fairfield Medical Center provides opportunities for students to learn in our FMC environment.
When Catherine Brock, 33, discovered a lump in her breast during a self-exam, her care team at FMC moved quickly to diagnose and treat her cancer. Now she’s encouraging other women to be proactive when it comes to their breast health.
A new DNA test offered at the Fairfield Medical Heartburn Center is helping patients such as Bill Maffit identify health issues that could lead to esophageal cancer if left untreated.
Now that you are finally ready to welcome your bundle of joy into the world, we don’t want you to worry about the care that you and your baby will receive-because even if you haven’t done this before, we have. In fact, we’ve done it more than 75,000 times.
Sepsis often strikes without warning and can happen to anyone at any age. Diagnosed with sepsis two years apart, father and son John and Jay Sharp are sharing their stories to help others recognize the warning signs.
You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is there any truth to the matter? Read on to learn more about the benefits of starting the day with a healthy, delicious meal.
When FMC staff member Susan Lane stepped in to help Jeani Shopel and her mother, Juanita Spangler, navigate a difficult situation, Jeani knew a simple “thank you” wasn’t nearly enough to show her appreciation.
Living with three types of arthritis left Toni Reincheld in so much pain she could barely walk – but that all changed when she met rheumatologist Dr. Sheryl Mascarenhas. Five years later, Toni has made incredible strides and is living a fuller, more comfortable life.
After battling severe diarrhea and nausea for four months, Susan Nixon-Stoughton became one of the first patients at FMC to successfully undergo a new treatment for C. diff that has allowed her to get back to living her life.
FMC chaplain Joel Reid is sharing his love of music – and his positive healthcare experience – with patients after a severe neck injury caused a series of life-threatening strokes.
After years of avoiding routine check-ups, a near-fatal event has Mike North counting his blessings – and encouraging others not to put off their preventative care.
Guest Columnist Olivia Clevenger, RD, LD, CNSC, Nutrition Therapy, gives us five tips to battle weight gain while still indulging in some seasonal favorites.
Summer is a great time for children to get outside and get active – but injury can quickly sour their outdoor fun. Here are some common childhood injuries and ailments our staff at Fairfield Medical Urgent Care see during the summer.
For many of us, January is a time of new beginnings. These tips can help you achieve New Year’s Resolutions.
If you struggle to maintain a healthy weight, you know that the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time to stick to good eating habits. These tips can help you stay on track this fall and winter.
When the weather turns warm, our meals tend to follow us outdoors as we enjoy activities like camping, swimming, boating and hiking. Unfortunately, one in six Americans will experience food poisoning this year, which can lead to hospitalization in serious cases. To help keep you safe, we’ve compiled some common mistakes people make when preparing, storing or serving food.
In 2017, Laura Walters was asked if she wanted to do a simple cheek swab for DKMS, an international registry that connects stem cell donors with patients who need a transplant. After agreeing to the swab, Laura – a nursing student at the time – was told that her chance of matching with someone were less than 1 percent; however, if they did find a match, she could end up saving that person’s life.
Fairfield Medical Center’s specially trained sleep specialists provide comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, including in-center and at-home sleep apnea testing, diagnostics, therapeutic interventions and education.
An accidental poisoning, which occurs when someone ingests harmful chemicals, substances or foods by mistake, can cause adverse health effects or even death if not treated immediately. Learn how you can keep yourself and your family safe from an accidental poisoning.