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.
The Avive Connect AED is changing the way family, friends and community members care for each other.
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.
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.
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.
As the philanthropic branch of Fairfield Medical Center, our Foundation plays a vital role in expanding access to excellent medical care and wellness programs throughout our region.
Selecting your cancer treatment facility isn’t about one thing. It’s about everything. You want expertise and experience delivered with compassion. You want state-of-the-art technology and a full complement of services. From support groups to rehabilitation to providers who treat you like family, we have it all.
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.
Guest Columnist Olivia Clevenger, RD, LD, CNSC, Nutrition Therapy, gives us five tips to battle weight gain while still indulging in some seasonal favorites.
Illness and injury can strike at any moment, and sometimes it can be difficult to determine where you should go for care when symptoms become a concern and your primary care provider is unable to see you right away.
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.