Nicole Lobo has always been in tune with her body. Weightlifting, running, spending time outdoors and exercising are daily activities that help her stay healthy and energized. When she began to feel run-down and burnt-out in late 2023, she started to think something wasn’t quite right.
When holiday-enthusiast Marianne Jackson experienced a pulmonary embolism that nearly took her life, she feared her days of decorating might be over. Thankfully, quick intervention from her caregivers led to a full recovery.
The Beat Goes On is an event that connects survivors of major cardiac events with the first responders and the Fairfield Medical Center team members who cared for them in their time of critical need. This is the third year FMC has hosted this celebration, which highlights the gift of second chances, the joy of new milestones and the long-lasting bonds that caregivers form with patients and their families. On March 6, five cardiac arrest and critically ill heart patients – along with their biggest supporters – attended the reunion to reconnect with the people who were there for them at the worst time of their lives.
As a longtime registered nurse and office manager of a busy orthopedic office, the majority of Jennifer Mitchell’s day is spent on her feet coordinating the daily needs of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Orthopedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Over time, the physical demands of Jennifer’s job began to take a toll on her body, and she developed severe osteoarthritis in her knees, a common type of arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness.
When an unexpected hospital stay and subsequent diagnosis threatened to interrupt Jerry’s peaceful lifestyle, he turned to Fairfield Medical Center and a procedure known as WATCHMAN to help him overcome his health obstacles.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, you aren’t alone – it’s estimated that 98 million Americans are prediabetic, and another 38 million live with diabetes.
From CPR to first aid to baby-sitting and child safety, Resa has offered a variety of community classes over the years, helping hundreds of residents earn certifications or learn new skills. Her classes also fulfill the need for clinical education via the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which strives to identify and improve health needs in the community. In 2024 alone, Resa taught more than 150 classes and participated in 30 events, all while being an active member of 15 community initiative groups.
The Heart Failure Clinic at Fairfield Medical Center is not only dedicated to treating your heart failure. It’s dedicated to helping you live your fullest life by teaching you how to manage your condition.
On Thursday, March 21, Fairfield Medical Center recognized eight patients – ranging in age from 10 to 72 years – who beat the odds of surviving cardiac arrest and honored the individuals who served as vital links in their chains of survival.
Robotic-assisted surgery combines technology and skill to perform procedures using a minimally invasive approach.
Fairfield Medical Center continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are the precautions our facilities have taken in response to recent events.
A Medical Release Authorization Form allows you to request copies of your medical records, lab work, imaging results, and more. Visit this page to submit a digital request or download a copy of the form along with information on where to send completed paperwork and requests.
Fairfield Medical Center’s COVID-19 call center is available to answer the community’s questions regarding coronavirus protection, preparation and precautions. The call center is staffed with medical professionals in order to provide accurate, up-to-date information, and can be reached 24/7 by calling 740-687-8818.
A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be daunting – but you’re not alone. A wide network of available resources and support groups forms a strong community of individuals who understand your struggles and are willing to share their experience and knowledge.
If you have persistent heartburn, chest pain, hoarseness in the morning, a dry cough or trouble swallowing, you may be suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The good news is that it’s treatable, and we can help.
Fairfield Medical Center has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most current COVID-19 updates at FMC can be found here.
Primary care is truly at the heart of wellness. From disease management to general wellness (and everything in between), the Dum family knows they can always count on their primary care provider for guidance and support.
Fairfield Medical Center’s community education seminars offer an opportunity to connect with healthcare providers, learn more about wellness, and ask the experts about tips for disease management and prevention. These sessions are free of charge and designed with you in mind.
Primary care is truly at the heart of wellness. It is often viewed as the building block of a healthy life and focuses first and foremost on the prevention of disease. In many cases, visiting your primary care provider is the first step to finding answers to your questions and solutions to your concerns.
Following a heart transplant, Tim Graham turned to FMC’s Heart & Lung Fund for cardiac rehab assistance.
It was a blessing for me to be able to receive my radiation treatments here at FMC, and be able to continue working without taking much time off. A shorter treatment time each visit, which is offered by the Linear Accelerator, would have made that even easier.
This convenient phone directory will provide direct contact with specific departments and services within Fairfield Medical Center. You can also complete our online inquiry form to ask questions, share feedback, or get assistance.
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.
Fairfield Medical Center’s lung cancer specialists are board certified and experienced in diagnosing and treating lung and chest cancers through our lung cancer services and Thoracic Tumor Board. Our team provides advanced medical and surgical treatment options for lung cancer.
Each patient at Fairfield Medical Center benefits from having access to our Patient Representatives and Chaplains to ensure that your visit is as comfortable as possible.
Keep yourself informed with the most accurate, up-to-date information on COVID-19.
No matter if they are a purebred, a mixed breed, a rescue dog, a family pet, large, small, lively or calm, the Therapy Dogs at Fairfield Medical Center all have one thing in common; they love people and consider it their duty to brighten your day.