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.
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.
A week after delivering her first baby, maternity nurse Rachael Hall was back in the hospital with a rare and serious pregnancy complication.
Migraines and headache disorders are common ailments that can cause a slew of unpleasant symptoms. From dull, sharp or throbbing pain to dizziness, nausea and vision issues, treating these disruptive conditions can improve quality of life for chronic sufferers. Here are some of the most commonly asked migraine questions.
Several months ago, it was almost guaranteed that wherever Dora Kern went, a bottle of antacids went with her.
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.
When Lisa Lipka needed surgery to remove a large cyst near her heart, her FMC cardiovascular team was there to ease her concerns and help her heal.
What is it like to be sick with COVID-19? While some symptoms of the virus overlap with those of the cold or flu, others are more distinctive. If you are in doubt, call your doctor.
You’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines, which are designed to prevent and protect against infection from the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
Navigating COVID-19 concerns can be challenging for adults, but is even more difficult when it comes to children and teens. While, in general, children are at a lower risk of contracting or becoming severely ill with COVID-19, it is still important to understand symptoms of the virus in young people and what to do if your child is sick.
At Fairfield Medical Center, we believe the best way to properly manage a sports-related concussion is to start before the injury occurs.
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.
For many, the holiday season is a time of special memories, fellowship and celebration. But with that excitement and joy also comes a feeling that isn’t so pleasant – stress.
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.
When Shannon Russell experienced a frightening complication shortly after giving birth, she felt comforted knowing her OB/GYN would see her through it.
Heartburn was keeping Priscilla Fitzsimmons from the food she loved – until she found relief through the Fairfield Medical Heartburn Center.
No matter your age, or the stage or prognosis of your condition, palliative care may be used in conjunction with curative treatment to relieve pain, manage symptoms and generally improve your quality of life. Our team addresses a wide range of needs – physical, emotional, social or spiritual – and offers support for you and your family.
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.
Almost five years ago, Michael Parrish had the first of what would be many conversations with oncology nurse navigator Holly Griffith. Like most newly diagnosed cancer patients, Michael arrived to that appointment feeling scared and uncertain; just weeks earlier, a trip to Fairfield Medical Center’s Emergency Department for severe stomach pain had led to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and Michael had a lot of questions about what his future looked like in terms of treatment.
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.
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.