About Us

Dear Visitor: On behalf of the entire Fairfield Memorial Hospital family, I would like to welcome you to our comprehensive Website – we trust you will find its contents useful.  We have designed the content of the site to meet the needs of our patients, visitors, physicians, employees and community members.  It is our sincere hope that you will be able to find the answers to any specific questions you may have while, at the same time, you gain an appreciation for the unique patient care environment that has been created within Fairfield Memorial Hospital. We at FMH are proud of the hospital’s many achievements, and above all, the friendly and family-like atmosphere.  FMH has received accreditation from the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a result of its demonstrated compliance with the Joint Commission’s nationally recognized health care standards.  We also take pride in providing a positive and friendly work environment. The employees and staff at FMH strive to deliver exceptional customer service.  This commitment has made us a recipient of the Alliant Management Services Customer Service Award for the last four years running.  We are proud of our accomplishments, and work diligently to further enhance our services for you.  Feel free to contact us at (618) 842-2611 should you need further information about our services, community events or a free physician referral. Thank you for visiting our website and good health to you. Sincerely, Katherine Bunting, PhD., RN, MSN, LNHA Chief Executive Officer

Mission Statement
Provide high quality affordable and accessible health care in a continuum of care from pediatrics to geriatrics. To recognize that the patient is the sole purpose for our existence and to treat each with dignity and respect.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital / Way - Fair is a 163-bed JCAHO accredited facility. We are located in the Southeastern Illinois County of Wayne. Wayne County is one of the largest counties in Illinois in regards to square miles (713.9 M)

Value Statement
Excellence in Community Healthcare
Respect for Every Individual
Delivery of Quality Care
Committed to the Pursuit of Excellence

The vision of the employees and staff of Fairfield Memorial Hospital/Way-Fair in this endeavor will be to improve the health of the community through a unity of supportive health care emphasizing quality, cost effective services to the people we serve.

It is the effort of all Fairfield Memorial Hospital/Way-Fair employees working together, each doing his or her part, that results in quality patient care, positive working relationships, and overall patient satisfaction.  The facility, therefore, expects from you:

• Conscientious service that supports the mission of the facility by recognizing the dignity and unique value of each individual.
• Cooperation with supervisors, co-workers, workers of other departments, and administrative staff in the best interest of the patients, their families, and other guests of the facility.
• Compliance with a strong sense of accountability, responsibility, and integrity in performing your duties.
• Demonstration of a professional, friendly, considerate, and helpful manner toward patients, their families, visitors, physicians, members of the community, fellow employees, supervisors, and all other guests of the facility.
• Recognition that confidential information concerning a patient or any other confidential aspect of your work must not be discussed with (or overheard by) any unauthorized person. 
• Expression of respect for others through compassionate words and actions.
• Practicing the requirements listed in the Standards for Service Excellence.