At every life stage, our diet is vital to our overall health and well-being. A healthy diet can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and types of cancer such as breast and colorectal. It can also increase bone health and muscle strength, and help you lose weight. Having a healthy dietary pattern doesn’t just happen overnight – it takes dedication to achieve and maintain.
Guest Columnist Dylan Ekstrand, DO, explains the importance of regular check-ups and screenings with a primary care provider in navigating the “check engine” lights of your body.
When stress hits hard, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy food and treats are often what we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart.
Please click on the patient instruction file to download and open the document. Please contact your FHP provider if you have any questions regarding the instructions or your upcoming procedure.
During cancer treatment, have you felt like you have trouble concentrating or focusing? Are you forgetting things like names, dates and numbers? You may be experiencing cognitive problems that people diagnosed with cancer often face during and after treatment, called “chemobrain.”
Survivorship begins the moment you receive a cancer diagnosis. Your cancer care team and dedicated nurse navigator will remain by your side as you navigate cancer survivorship.
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.
We are pleased that you made the decision to become part of our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Read these helpful tips that will assist you in planning your first week with FMC.
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.
Making a difference starts with you, and our FMC Foundation is here to help. At Fairfield Medical Center there a number of different opportunities to give back. As the philanthropic branch of Fairfield Medical Center – an independent, not-for-profit hospital – the FMC Foundation plays a vital role in supporting access to excellent medical care and wellness programs throughout Fairfield County and the surrounding communities.
Seven years ago, Tracy started a yoga program at FMC for cancer patients, survivors and their support persons.
There is never a bad time to set a new goal or ease back into a fitness regimen for your physical and mental wellbeing.
COVID fatigue, or caution fatigue, is different than the physical symptom associated with the virus. Instead, it’s an emotional state, and it can occur whether you’ve been infected with coronavirus or not.
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.
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.
Through the heartbreaking loss of their daughter – Lacy Mae Meadows McClellan – Danielle Meadows McClellan and her husband, Thomas, have become beacons of hope and healing for others in the infant loss community.
Do you know there are ways to support Fairfield Medical Center that do not affect your current lifestyle or your family’s security?
Your genes play an important role in your health, and finding out what medical conditions run in your family is one of the best ways to predict your risk for certain diseases and improve health outcomes for you and your loved ones.
We know that a hospital stay can be a stressful time for patients and their families. To assist you through this time, we have prepared a list of useful pages to help locate information you may need before your visit, procedure, or after your stay.
Our orthopedic team is conveniently located at the River Valley Campus on route 33 in Lancaster and at Whetstone Medical Clinic in Millersport.
Esophageal cancer begins in the cells that line the esophagus, and can be associated with long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. Our cancer care team collaborates with multiple disciplines to make sure that you are receiving the best care possible for your esophageal cancer.
What you need to know about COVID-19 testing prior to your elective procedure at Fairfield Medical Center and general testing information.
Tired of letting the pain and discomfort of heartburn run his life, Columbus firefighter Kelly Storts turned to the Fairfield Medical Heartburn Center for a solution.
A Pre-Admission Testing Medical Office visit is the best way to prepare for positive surgical outcomes. If you are unable to keep this appointment, it may result in a delay or cancellation of your surgery.
A PAT Clinic appointment should be scheduled within 30 days of the surgery. We will work with your office to schedule a time for your consultation.
The PAT Clinic appointment will consist of a History and Physical Exam, and a discussion about the current health status of your patient. We will also complete any additional testing required to provide a clearance for a safe surgical procedure. These results will be reviewed by an anesthesiologist prior to surgery and is a critical component to the process.
Patients are asked to bring a complete list of current medications and dosages (prescription, over-the-counter and herbals) to the PAT Clinic appointment.
Common tests conducted during the PAT appointment:
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Complete medical profile
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Urinalysis
- X-rays