News Releases

Fairfield Memorial Hospital sponsors the Tyson Schulte Concert following the Wayne County Agricultural Fair Rodeo.

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the purchase and installation of new STANLEY automatic doors leading into the hospital's Surgery Department

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Gold Recognition Award recognizes Fairfield Memorial Hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care to patients in rural communities.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Gentz as the new Director of the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Dana Shantel Taylor, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, ACHE, Chief Operating Officer, and Marissa McKenzie, BBA, Chief People Officer, serve as panelists during recent Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) symposium

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honored Volunteers for their service and dedication by hosting the Annual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 23rd.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Connie Henshaw, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), has joined the organization as a Hospitalist, providing care to patients in the Med/Surg ICU Department.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Russell asthe organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 1, 2026.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Samantha Sisco, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C), Wound Care Certified (WCC), has joined the organization and will lead its Wound Care Clinic

Thank you to the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Docotors!

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to formally announce that Hollie Barrett, MSN, RN, CRHCP, has been serving as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer since August 2025.

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation recently funded the installation of a new aquarium on the Skilled Care Unit, made possible through memorial contributions from the family of Robert Simpson.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association as a 2025 Get With The Guidelines® – Rural Stroke Silver Achievement Award Hospital, honoring the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based stroke care to patients in a rural setting.

The Employee of the Year award recognizes an individual who consistently demonstrates dedication to patient safety, exceptional customer service, a strong work ethic, and kindness toward patients, visitors, and fellow employees.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) is pleased to welcome Mikayla Troyer, PMHNP, to its Mental and Behavioral Health team.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that its Skilled Care Unit has been recognized among the elite top 19% of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in the nation, earning a coveted “High Performing” rating from U.S. News & World Report.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital announces the upcoming retirement of Patrick L. Molt, MD, FACS, General Surgeon, who will retire at the end of 2025 after 26 years of service to the hospital and to the residents of Southeastern Illinois.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Mary L. McCulley, RN, BSN has accepted the position of Director of Clinical Services

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that we have received a Gold Level Certificate in Completeness and Quality from the Illinois Department of Public Health / Illinois State Cancer Registry.

Horizon Healthcare is proud to announce it has been awarded the Target: BP Silver+ Achievement Level by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

Thanks to the generous support of the FMH Auxiliary, Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the acquisition of a new Olympus BX43 upright clinical microscope for use in its hospital laboratory.

Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place July 14th – July 26th.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital invites you to make a meaningful impact by participating in a Summer Blood Drive.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 21st, and invites the community to join in honoring this remarkable milestone.