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Psychiatry

Fairfield Medical Center provides acute inpatient behavioral healthcare services for adults 18 and older. We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organization (JCAHO).

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Patient Rep & Chaplain

Each patient at Fairfield Medical Center benefits from having access to our Patient Representatives and Chaplains to ensure that your visit is as comfortable as possible.

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Winter and Heart Health: Risks and Prevention

Winter can be tough on all of us, but did you know the chilly temperatures can also affect your heart? Learn more about seasonal risks to your cardiovascular health.

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Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction offers a means to restore your natural shape after breast cancer treatment and, in turn, help to rebuild your self-confidence.

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Healthy eating for better health: Fruits, vegetables, lean-proteins and whole grains
Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart

When stress hits hard, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy food and treats are often what we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart.

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Healthy Habits: 5 Tips to Battle Holiday Weight Gain

Guest Columnist Olivia Clevenger, RD, LD, CNSC, Nutrition Therapy, gives us five tips to battle weight gain while still indulging in some seasonal favorites.

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Healthy Habits: 5 Benefits of Breakfast

You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is there any truth to the matter? Read on to learn more about the benefits of starting the day with a healthy, delicious meal.

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Don’t Lose Sleep Over Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time (DST) may come once a year like clockwork, but it never fails to leave us feeling sluggish in the days that follow. The good news is there are steps you can take now to diminish the side effects of DST and prepare your body to “spring ahead.”

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Spring Clean Your Way to a Healthy Home

This spring, as you pull out your cleaning tools and prepare to work your way to a fresher, healthier home, be sure to keep these tips in mind.

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Beat the summer heat by avoiding the hottest times of the day
Beat the Summer Heat

Taking extra precautions before you head outdoors can help keep you comfortable and prevent complications such as heat stroke and dehydration. Here are some simple but effective ways to beat the heat and safely enjoy your summer.

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Stay Sharp Over Summer Break: Maintaining structure along with reading and writing can make the return to school smother in the Fall
Stay Sharp Over Summer Break

As guardians, we want our children to enjoy their summer break, but that doesn’t mean we should let the structure we established during the school year completely fall to the wayside. Help your kids stay sharp over summer break with these tips.

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Top Summer Hazards for Children

Summer is a great time for children to get outside and get active – but injury can quickly sour their outdoor fun. Here are some common childhood injuries and ailments our staff at Fairfield Medical Urgent Care see during the summer.

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Winter culprits and ailments can include respiratory illness, seasonal affective disorder, dry, itchy skin and more. Are you ready?
Cold Weather Culprits: Dealing with Winter Ailments

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. 

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New Year's resolutions can be touch: Try breaking your goals into smaller parts to achieve success
Health-Based New Year’s Resolutions

For many of us, January is a time of new beginnings. These tips can help you achieve New Year’s Resolutions.

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Grief can be especially challenging during the holidays.
Grief During the Holidays

Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult, especially during the holiday season. It’s important to recognize your emotions, find ways to honor your loved one and, most importantly, take care of yourself.

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Thanksgiving food can be tempting. Learn how to manage your health while enjoying the season.
Holiday Eating

If you struggle to maintain a healthy weight, you know that the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time to stick to good eating habits. These tips can help you stay on track this fall and winter.

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Holiday decorations are beautiful but can pose dangers. Stay safe by following these tips this holiday season.
Household Holiday Safety Tips

Help you and your family stay safe this holiday season by reducing or eliminating the risk of injury or fire – “yule” be glad you did!

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Winter can come with potential health hazards, like shoveling snow. Be safe when heading outdoors.
Winter Health Hazards

The winter season is a beautiful time of year, but it also packs a powerful punch when it comes to our health. Give your heart a little love this winter by taking precautions before you head outdoors.

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Digital Detox: Stepping away from your phone can have health benefits
Digital Detox: Taking a Break from Your Phone

Is your phone the first thing you pick up in the morning and the last thing you look at before going to sleep? You may be due for a digital detox – and you’re not alone.

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A busy lifestyle can negatively impact health
Healthy Living for Busy People

When our days and evenings are filled with endless activities, commitments, and responsibilities, it’s not uncommon for our personal health and wellness to take a backseat. If you’ve found yourself doing one or more of the following because your life is “just too busy,” it’s time to hit pause and make some changes to put your health and wellness at the top of your priority list.

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Classes

Our educational classes are designed to help you feel prepared for your birthing experience.

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Connect with Us

Your generosity makes our healing mission possible. We’re grateful for your support, and look forward to working with you. Not sure where to begin? Let us help.

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Tracy (Lape) Oppenheimer – Cancer Support Care

Seven years ago, Tracy started a yoga program at FMC for cancer patients, survivors and their support persons.

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Educators Save Life of Local Student, Recognized for Taking Action

On April 27, Fairfield Medical Center and the Community Heart Watch committee recognized seven Lancaster City Schools staff members for their lifesaving actions during a medical emergency in January 2021.

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State Highway Patrol Trooper Honored by Community Heart Watch for Lifesaving Intervention

A State Highway Patrol Trooper was posthumously honored with a Great Save Award from Community Heart Watch after he helped save the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest while driving.

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Community Heart Watch Unveils Mobile CPR and AED Training Unit

Community Heart Watch is proud to announce that its new CPR and AED mobile training unit will begin serving Fairfield, Hocking and Perry counties beginning this spring. The mobile training unit is a 14’ trailer equipped with CPR manikins and AED training devices. Throughout the year, Community Heart Watch members will bring the unit to various community events to provide hands-on training for CPR and AED use.

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Local Parks Receive Heart Safe Park Designation from Community Heart Watch

Three local parks – Rising Park in Lancaster, Alt Park in Baltimore and Buckeye Lake State Park – recently earned the designation of a “Heart Safe Park” from Community Heart Watch.

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