It can be daunting to receive a cancer diagnosis and keep up with the medical terms you may hear throughout the process. The Cancer Services team at Fairfield Medical Center is here to help you with any questions you may have.
When Karen Kampe began experiencing sudden, severe chest pain, she feared something might be wrong with her heart. Her care team at Fairfield Medical Center quickly confirmed that the pain wasn’t cardiac-related, but rather a rare gastrointestinal condition that required emergency surgery.
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.
This glossary will help you get to know common cardiovascular references. When you understand the language, you can make more informed decisions for your health and your heart.
Avid outdoorsman Jack Campbell is rediscovering his passions and enjoying a renewed sense of energy following minimally invasive heart surgery.
Kick off the Spring season by donating blood to those in need! Register to give on Friday, March 8, at FMC’s Main Campus. Appointments are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reserve your spot by contacting Donna Stebelton at donnast@fmchealth.org or 740-687-8140.
According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are urgently needed, especially those with types O, A negative and B negative.
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.
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.
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.
At Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Psychiatry & Health Psychology, we understand that health goes beyond the physical body. Individual therapy is just one way our team of experts work to get you back to feeling your best.
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of our patients’ personal health information and to provide patients with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your personal health information. We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice so long as it remains in effect.
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.