When Louanne Burns began experiencing difficulty swallowing, she found answers – and solutions – at the Fairfield Medical Heartburn Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To meet the needs of its expanding practice, which includes the addition of cardiologist Dr. Steven Mould, FHP Cardiology is adding a new office suite within the River View Medical Office Building, located at 2405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster.
During cancer treatment, have you felt like you have trouble concentrating or focusing? Are you forgetting things like names, dates and numbers? You may be experiencing cognitive problems that people diagnosed with cancer often face during and after treatment, called “chemobrain.”
Do you feel pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap when running, playing sports or climbing stairs? Have you heard the term “runner’s knee”? Runner’s knee isn’t just for runners, and the term doesn’t describe just one type of injury. It’s a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can happen due to several problems.
Cancer-related side effects can make living your daily life frustrating or difficult. There are several side effects commonly experienced by cancer patients, but they can vary depending on the type of cancer, its location, the specific treatments used or the patient’s overall health. Read more about common side effects you may experience during cancer treatment.
You may have seen some information about biomarker testing when researching on the internet, but what is it? For many people with cancer, biomarker testing may provide useful information to their care team that could affect treatment plans.
Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday in June. Friends, families and healthcare providers gather to raise awareness and education.
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.
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.
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 Tuesday, March 25, TWIG One presented a check for $10,000 – proceeds from its 2024 Cancer Care Run – to the FMC Foundation.
Preventive cardiology prioritizes identifying and managing cardiovascular risk factors before a heart attack ever occurs. At Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Cardiology, Jon Forquer, DO, is committed to curbing cardiac emergencies for his patients.
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.
The compassionate care that Doug McFarland received from the providers and staff at Fairfield Medical Center helped him navigate the emotional roller coaster of heart conditions and colon cancer. Following a successful emergency heart valve replacement surgery in 2018, Doug continued to feel like something wasn’t quite right. In 2019, he shared his concerns with his primary care physician, who strongly recommended rescheduling Doug’s screening colonoscopy from February 2020 to November 2019, a decision that Doug credits with saving his life.
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.
Since 2021, Ron Brame has made it his mission to not only recover from the heart attack that nearly took his life, but to thank the many caregivers at FMC who were by his side every step of the way.
Living with three types of arthritis left Toni Reincheld in so much pain she could barely walk – but that all changed when she met rheumatologist Dr. Sheryl Mascarenhas. Five years later, Toni has made incredible strides and is living a fuller, more comfortable life.
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.
Cancer survivorship begins the moment you receive a diagnosis forward. Survivorship is a journey marked by resilience, courage and strength, but you don’t have to do it alone.
From the dreaded prep work to the fear of a cancer diagnosis, colonoscopies can stir up a lot of anxiety. If you have been putting yours off or are preparing to have one for the first time, keep reading. Colonoscopies aren’t as frightening as you may think – and they can save your life.
It can be daunting to receive a cancer diagnosis and keep up with the medical terms you may hear throughout the process. The Cancer Services team at Fairfield Medical Center is here to help you with any questions you may have.
With lung cancer leading as the most common cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women, it is important to take the time to learn how you can lower your risk for the disease.
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.
“Preventive cardiology is where we get to work on keeping that first heart attack from ever happening,” explained Jonathan Forquer, DO, of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Cardiology. “When we can identify cardiac disease early using things like coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, we can get ahead on a patient’s health.”
According to Dr. Mascarenhas, rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis treated in her practice. The condition tends to affect women more than men, with age of diagnosis occurring as early as the 20s or 30s and a spike in incidence among post-menopausal women.