Surviving a heart scare often marks the start of a new, health-focused lifestyle. For many, it’s a realization that can feel overwhelming. This was certainly true for Keith Garrett, now 57, of Lancaster. Hours after experiencing a cardiac event and receiving care at Fairfield Medical Center, Keith found himself wondering what his future might look like. Fortunately for him, his doctor instructed him to enroll in FMC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in the coming weeks.
The Lancaster Fire Department, Fairfield Medical Center and Community Heart Watch recently came together at Deb’s Corner Café in Lancaster to recognize a staff member from the restaurant whose quick action helped save a life.
Fairfield Medical Center’s comprehensive cardiovascular program is investing in technology to expand care and treatment options for patients with arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms.
Who are the people in blue smocks who help give our patients, visitors and staff a great experience? It’s elementary, my dear Watson! Fairfield Medical Center’s volunteers are truly clued in to caring, and we are honored to call them members of our team.
Without a medical provider, there is no simple way to tell whether or not chest pain is associated with the heart. Learning more about causes and characteristics can help you be better prepared to put your health first.
The proceeds from our Wishes Gift Shop benefit the FMC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Fairfield Medical Center. As a non-profit, FMC relies on this support in order to address some of the more immediate needs of its patients.
Fairfield Medical Center’s specially trained sleep specialists provide comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, including in-center and at-home sleep apnea testing, diagnostics, therapeutic interventions and education.
Imaging is an important tool for diagnosing and monitoring health conditions.
When Catherine Brock, 33, discovered a lump in her breast during a self-exam, her care team at FMC moved quickly to diagnose and treat her cancer. Now she’s encouraging other women to be proactive when it comes to their breast health.
The Southeastern Ohio United States Bowling Congress (USBC) #80771 recently presented a check for $20,000 to the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund, which supports patients receiving cancer treatment at FMC. The money was raised through a single event called Strike Out Breast Cancer, which is hosted by the Southeastern Ohio USBC and held every October at Tiki Lanes in Lancaster.
At FHP General Surgery, we understand your procedure is only one one step on the path to healing. Our team offers pre-operative consultations to help you and your loved ones prepare for surgery and post-operative support and encourage you through recovery.
Fairfield Medical Center becomes first in state to use Medtronic’s new ablation technology, a quick and efficient treatment option for patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation.
FMC chaplain Joel Reid is sharing his love of music – and his positive healthcare experience – with patients after a severe neck injury caused a series of life-threatening strokes.
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.
In 2024, Fairfield Medical Center committed to reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation by offering a new, minimally invasive procedure called the WATCHMAN FLX Pro. Now, they are celebrating – and quickly exceeding – a major milestone.
Fairfield Medical Center’s 2024 Cardiovascular Symposium featured an evening full of education with presentations from various cardiovascular specialists, including those from the field of cardiology, vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.