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FAIRFIELD, IL – The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors and Deaconess are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Cooper as the new Chief Executive Officer of Fairfield Memorial Hospital, effective July 15. Cooper brings over 30 years of healthcare experience to the role, including more than 20 years as a chief executive. He…

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is excited to announce the introduction of Swing Bed services, a valuable new option for patients transitioning between hospital care and a longer-term care plan. Swing Bed services, also known as in-hospital rehab, offer numerous benefits for patients who require additional support following hospitalization. This service ensures patients receive the necessary care…

FMH would like to remind the public to stay cool and hydrated. Remember to drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and avoid prolonged exposure to hotter temperatures. Signs of heat exhaustion include excess sweating, cold & clammy skin, dizziness, nausea or vomiting. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Our Urgent…

Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place July 8th – July 27th. There will be five convenient locations to choose from: Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory, Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic, and FMH Albion Lab Draw Station at the Edwards…

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 25th.  The event was held in the Education Annex Building at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The luncheon was prepared by the Nutrition Services staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.…

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Linda Hutchcraft, the Med/Surg Unit Secretary, was selected as the April 2024 Employee of the Month. Linda has been with Fairfield Memorial Hospital since April of…

Fairfield Memorial Hospital proudly announces that Halie Bailey in the Human Resources Department has been voted the 2023 Employee of the Year by her peers. The 2023 FMH Employee of Month recipients were: January – Mary McCulley, RN, BSN, Horizon Healthcare February – Georgia Opell, CNA, Skilled Care Unit March – Merri Corbett-Mercer, EMT-P/CHEC, Emergency…

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Kimberly King, MSN, CRNA, NSPM-C has successfully achieved the distinction of certification in Non-Surgical Pain Management (NSPM-C) by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. NSPM is the administration of neural or neuraxial blockade, physiological, pharmacological, and psychological techniques and modalities for the management…

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Sarah Koker, who works in Environmental Services, was selected as the December 2023 Employee of the Month. Sarah has been with Fairfield Memorial Hospital since August…

December 7th is the deadline to choose your healthcare insurance provider for 2024. When considering the many options that are available to consumers it is ALWAYS a good idea to make sure your healthcare provider accepts your payer. Due to circumstances beyond the control of many healthcare providers, including Fairfield Memorial Hospital, your provider may not…