FMH March 2020 Calendar of Events – Fairfield Memorial Hospital

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group:

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group will meet Saturday, March 7^th from 11:00a.m. - Noon, located in the Harlan Yates Board Room located in the FMH Medical Arts Complex. The MS Support Group meets the first Saturday of each month. For more information about this support group, contact Carol Anne Greenwood RN BSN at 618-847-8253.

3D Mammography Mobile Event in Carmi on March 7^th:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at the Egyptian Health Department in Carmi on Saturday, March 7^th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m. No physician order needed for those who are over the age of 40. It must have been at least one year since your last Mammogram. Patients are asked to bring their insurance card, photo ID, and doctor’s contact information. This event is for annual screening Mammograms only. Individuals can call the FMH Diagnostic Imaging Department at 618-847-8249 to secure an appointment with one of FMH’s skilled technologists. Walk-Ins are also welcome until 11am. After 11am, patients will be seen by appointment only.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training March 9^th

As part of its ongoing community education initiative efforts, Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering free Adult Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety training for Fire and EMS personnel. This training will provide more response options to help de-escalate incidents and better understand mental illnesses in adults so fire and EMS personnel can respond to mental health-related situations appropriately without compromising safety. Training sessions for Adult Mental Health First Aid are one day, 8 hour courses, that Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering free of charge to public safety personnel. The class will be held on Monday, March 9th starting at 8am. To register for this class or for more information, contact FMH Administration at 618-847-8243.

First Aid/CPR Class:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is offering First Aid/CPR Certification to the public free of charge. The class will be held on March 11^th from 9:30am to 1:30pm in the FMH Education Annex Building (former Union Hall) located at 203 NW 10th Street. For more information or to pre-register call (618) 847-8367. Pre-registration is required.

Cancer Support Group:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital hosts a Cancer Support Group meeting once a month on the second Thursday of the each month from 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. in the Medical Arts Complex Education Room, with the next meeting being held, Thursday, March 12^th. These meetings are open to anyone affected by cancer. For more information about this Support Group please contact 618-847-8243.

Better Breathers Club:

The next meeting of the Better Breathers Club will be held on Monday, March 16^th at 3:00pm in the Medical Arts Complex Education Room. Light refreshments will be served for the next meeting of the Better Breathers Club. The speaker will be Ross Herdes APN, FNP speaking on emergencies and exacerbations, when to call 911 and what to do. If you, or someone you know, is living with a chronic lung disease, such as, COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer, consider joining us at this welcoming support group. Learn better ways to cope with your diagnosis and live life to the fullest. These meetings are free and open to the public. Call (618) 847-8349 for more information.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to host ACLS for (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Training:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will hold the next Advanced Cardiac Life Support class on March 17^th at 9a.m. The cost is $30 for the ACLS course. These classes will be held in the Medical Arts Complex Education Room. If you would like to learn more or register for the course, please contact Deb Spillman, CMSRN, FMH Clinical Practice Coordinator, at 618-847-8241. Upcoming scheduled dates for Pediatric Advanced Life Support: April 14^th, June 23^rd, August 18^th, October 13^th and December 8^th. Future class dates for Advanced Cardiac Life Support classes are as follows: May 12^th, July 6^th, September 15^th and November 23^rd. Please register at least one week prior to class, if possible.

Diabetes Support Group:

Join FMH on Thursday, March 19^th for the Diabetes Support Group Meeting. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s certified Diabetes Educator, Stephen Welty, RN, CDE. This month’s topic will be “Coping with Emotions”. These meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 4:00p.m. in the FMH Medical Arts Complex Education Room. For more information about our free Diabetes Management Program, call 618-842-4617.

Coffee Club:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions will hold the next Coffee Club from 9:30am – 10:30am on Thursday, March 19^th. The Coffee Club will meet in the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Cafe and is open to anyone interested in attending. This is a great opportunity to get together with other people in the community in a social atmosphere. You do not have to be a participant in the Senior Life Solutions program to attend. Free blood pressure checks and refreshments will also be offered at the Coffee Club. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about this Club or to learn more about Senior Life Solutions, call 618-847-8298.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Meeting:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Dementia Caregivers Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 26^th at 1:30pm in the Horizon Healthcare Medical Arts Complex Education Rooms. Light refreshments will be served. These meetings will be held every 4th Thursday of the month. To learn more information about this support group, contact Mariah Minor, RN BSN, Skilled Care Unit Nurse Leader, at 618-847-8328.

Reduced Lab Testing Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department March 23^rd– March 28^th:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing day on Monday, March 23^rd through Saturday, March 28^th from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FMH Laboratory Department. No appointment needed.

The following tests will be offered:

Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetic Monitor) $20 | Lipid Panel (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL, and VLDL) $20 | PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) $20 | Thyroid Function Panel (T4, Free T3, Free T4, TSH) $40 | General Health Profile (Includes CBC, Lipid Screen, and a 12 test chemistry profile) $40 | Vitamin D Test $40

If you are interested, go directly to the FMH Laboratory Department located in Fairfield Memorial Hospital at 303 NW 11th St, Fairfield, IL 62837. Patients should not have food or drink after midnight and payment is due at the time of service. Results of the test will be mailed directly to the patient’s home. For more information call the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory at 618-847-8262.

Reduced Lab Testing FMH Horizon Healthcare Fairfield, Cisne and Grayville Clinics March 23^rd– March 28^th:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing day on Monday, March 23^rd through Friday, March 27^th from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Saturday, March 28^th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FMH Horizon Healthcare Fairfield, Cisne and Grayville Clinics. No appointment needed.

The following tests will be offered:

If you are interested, go directly to FMH Horizon Healthcare at 213 NW 10th St, Fairfield, IL 62837, the Cisne Horizon Healthcare Clinic at 413 Park St, Cisne, IL 62823 or the Grayville Horizon Healthcare Clinic at 319 W. Commerce St, Grayville, IL 62844. Patients should not have food or drink after midnight and payment is due at the time of service. Results of the test will be mailed directly to the patient’s home. For more information call the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory at 618-847-8262.

Reduced Lab Testing FMH Albion Lab Draw Station at the Edwards Co. Health Department:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing day on Monday, March 23^rd - Wednesday, March 25^{th –}Friday, March 27^th from 7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m. at FMH Albion Lab Draw Station at the Edwards Co. Health Department. No appointment needed.

The following tests will be offered:

If you are interested, go directly to the Albion Lab Draw Station at the Edwards Co. Health Department at 25 N 5th St, Albion, IL 62806. Patients should not have food or drink after midnight and payment is due at the time of service. Results of the test will be mailed directly to the patient’s home. For more information call the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory at 618-847-8262.

Book Fair:

The Book Fair is back March 31^st! Mark your calendar and come shop for great deals! The Book Fair will be held March 31^st, 10:00am-4:00 pm in the FMH Medical Arts Complex Education Rooms. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will benefit the SCU Activity Fund and the FMH Foundation. For more information, please call (618)847-8242.

Blood Drive to be held on April 14th:

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a blood drive for the public on April 14^th. Give the gift of life! The blood drive will take place from 10:30am-3:30pm at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Educational Annex Building 203 NW 10th St. Be sure to register online at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FMH-LSL or contact Shauna Williams at (618)847-8242.

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