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.
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.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and a great time to familiarize yourself with information about skin cancer. Check out the articles below to learn more about how to protect your skin, signs of skin cancer and more.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer for both women and men. One important way to lower your risk of skin cancer is to perform regular skin checks and look out for new or changed moles or growths.
Dr. Jonathan Forquer discusses preventive cardiology: The practice of preventing heart attacks before they happen.
Our experienced team of providers offer specialized pulmonary care through a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, managing and treating a variety of lung-related ailments and risk factors.
Prostate cancer is very common – affecting one in eight men. Learn more about risk factors and symptoms of this disease.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, outside of skin cancer. The majority of prostate cancer cases show no symptoms when the disease is in its early stages, which is why prostate screening can be an important part of preventative care.
It can be difficult to ask questions about the sensitive topics surrounding female urologic conditions. Though not often discussed, these conditions are more common than you think. Our urology providers are dedicated to providing you with personalized care in a safe and comfortable environment.
If you suffer from acid reflux, you likely know what foods are safe to eat – and which ones can ruin your day. Learn more about managing your reflux symptoms through smart eating habits.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects millions of people, but many don’t know that you don’t have to live with reflux symptoms. Learn more about GERD symptoms, tips for managing the disease and available treatment options.
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.
Did you or a loved one receive exceptional care at one of our facilities? We would love to hear your story. The Grateful Patient & Family Program is a meaningful way to celebrate the extraordinary care you or your loved one received while at Fairfield Medical Center.
“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.”
Imaging is an important tool for diagnosing and monitoring health conditions.
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As the philanthropic branch of Fairfield Medical Center, our Foundation plays a vital role in expanding access to excellent medical care and wellness programs throughout our region.
Since early colorectal cancers may not show any symptoms, it is critical to have your routine screening done.
Lifestyle modifications and medications, like statins, are commonly the of first step in managing cholesterol and lipid levels. Injectable therapies, however, may provide an additional tool for lowering “bad” cholesterol and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Cardiology offers access to cardiac experts for the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart conditions.
When it comes to the city of Lancaster, there was little in the community that Paul Van Camp’s philanthropic spirit didn’t touch during his lifetime. From local businesses to community organizations to healthcare, Van Camp was determined to do what he could to make his community a better place.
Three local banks – Fairfield Federal Savings & Loan, Friendly Bremen Banking Center and Park National Bank – donated a total of 30 AEDs to non-profit organizations in Fairfield County.