We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who was and continues to be there for us during one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
After Rich Martin was diagnosed with cancer, he made a commitment to live a healthier lifestyle, show gratitude and praise, and take time to help and educate others. He has remained faithful to that promise, even when a second cancer diagnosis threatened to derail his focus.
After an unexpected heart attack, Zach Rohr discovered that a family history of heart disease was impacting his health. Now, he advocates for others to learn about risk factors and prevention.
Looking back on her cancer journey, Tammy Drobina is thankful she followed through on that initial mammogram, and thankful for the team at Fairfield Medical Center who continues to stand beside her every step of the way.
Hospitalists are vital components to the patient experience, not only because they work in the hospital full-time and know every unit and specialist, but they remain with the patient from the moment they are admitted to the day they are discharged.
When Louanne Burns began experiencing difficulty swallowing, she found answers – and solutions – at the Fairfield Medical Heartburn Center.
When a severe anxiety disorder made it difficult for Amanda Reynolds to seek care for a heart condition, her cardiology team at Fairfield Medical Center helped guide her through the process with compassion and understanding.
Together we are strong, and we will persevere through this surreal time. While it’s impossible to truly predict what kind of impact COVID-19 will have on our community, we are taking every step necessary to ready ourselves for the future.
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.
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.
From the EMS who wouldn’t leave her side to the clinicians who cared for her and her family, Nikki Griffin has one word to describe her experience: heartfelt.
When you get a COVID-19 vaccine, you are giving yourself the armor you need to stay protected and reduce the risk of spreading the virus to others. COVID-19 vaccines have proven effective in helping to prevent serious illness and death from the virus.
After battling severe diarrhea and nausea for four months, Susan Nixon-Stoughton became one of the first patients at FMC to successfully undergo a new treatment for C. diff that has allowed her to get back to living her life.
Ever since the age of three, Josh Claybourn was unable to express his needs to others. With the help of the therapy team at FMC, he has finally found his voice.
When Marilyn Stephenson is asked to describe what life was like with chronic heartburn, a condition that plagued her for years and even landed her in the hospital, the word “chaos” always immediately comes to mind.
As kids get ready to head back to school, we recognize that parents are looking for assistance with how to to navigate hard conversations about COVID-19 and masks.These resources are designed to help parents during this time.
Heartburn was keeping Priscilla Fitzsimmons from the food she loved – until she found relief through the Fairfield Medical Heartburn Center.