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.
When Jay Truesdell suffered a stroke in 2019, he was in the right place at the right time. A former physical therapist assistant, Jay had just arrived for his shift at Fairfield Medical Center when he decided to stop in the cafeteria for breakfast. While standing at the cash register, he began to experience a sharp pain in his head. Other symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness in his left arm and confusion, soon followed.
Three local banks – Fairfield Federal Savings & Loan, Friendly Bremen Banking Center and Park National Bank – donated a total of 30 AEDs to non-profit organizations in Fairfield County.
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the United States, and often has the lowest screening rates compared to any other type of cancer. Early detection saves lives.
Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep can all benefit your heart.
Getting back on your feet after a stay in the hospital or visit to the emergency room can be overwhelming. The FHP Continuity of Care Clinic will help you navigate recovery after your discharge by allowing our care team to remain by your side throughout your health journey, keeping you on track to feeling your best.
Guest Columnist Olivia Clevenger, RD, LD, CNSC, Nutrition Therapy, gives us five tips to battle weight gain while still indulging in some seasonal favorites.
You may think your inability to wake up early is due to the fact that you’re not a “morning person.” Luckily, that’s not true – anyone can become an earlier riser. The secret to getting a good night’s sleep has a lot to do with understanding your circadian rhythm, or “body clock.”
Ohio is known for its bitterly cold winters and the many health culprits that can come along with it. Here are a few ways you can protect yourself and stay safe and healthy when Old Man Winter makes his annual appearance.
Several Fairfield Medical Center offices that were impacted by flood damage over the weekend have been temporarily relocated to ensure that patients can continue to receive these services without interruption. The impacted offices were all located in FMC’s Main Street Lancaster location in the Kroger shopping plaza off East Main Street. FMC’s Main Campus, located adjacent to these offices, remains open and was not impacted by the flooding.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, a remarkable display of community teamwork unfolded when members of Fairfield Medical Center and local resident Lydia Fratta, a staff member at the Family YMCA of Lancaster and Fairfield County, leapt into action to aid a neighbor in distress. Their swift response was powered by the innovative Avive AED (automated external defibrillator) system, which connects in real-time with emergency dispatch to alert nearby devices and trained users of a possible cardiac arrest.
When Lancaster resident Rich Martin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, he committed to living healthier, showing gratitude and educations others. True to his mission, he will speak at the annual Cancer Care Run & Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11.