This May, Fairchild Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions was proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month by embracing this year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together.” Mental health matters at every stage of life, and our team is committed to supporting older adults and caregivers in our rural communities with compassionate, meaningful care.
During the month of May 2026, Yreka Ace Hardware successfully hosted its “Round-Up” campaign, rallying community support for the Fairchild Medical Center (FMC) Expansion Project. The initiative invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with the spare change donated directly toward the expansion effort.
Fairchild Medical Center is proud to celebrate Dr. Marriott for being named the 2026 Community Health Scholars Preceptor of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional physician educators across four physician workforce programs: REACH, Rural PRIME, TEACH-MS, and Tribal Health PRIME.
With a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare in Siskiyou County, representatives from the Karuk Tribe recently presented a ceremonial check for $100,000 to Fairchild Medical Center (FMC), marking a major milestone in the FMC Expansion Project.
Fairchild Medical Center successfully completed the replacement of one of the hospital’s primary HVAC Air Handling Units (AHU) during the early morning hours on Friday.
For many older adults, mental health was rarely discussed openly growing up. Feelings such as sadness, anxiety, loneliness, or emotional overwhelm were often viewed as personal matters to endure quietly rather than challenges deserving support and care. Many individuals were taught to “push through” difficult emotions or keep struggles private out of fear of judgment.
Each year, National Nutrition Month serves as an important reminder that the food we eat plays a vital role in our overall health, well-being, and quality of life. It’s an opportunity for individuals and families across our community to take a closer look at their daily habits and make small, meaningful changes that can lead to lasting health benefits.
After many years of dedicated service to local families, Dr. Richard Swenson, will be concluding the obstetric (OB) portion of his services. While this marks the end of an important chapter, it is not goodbye. Dr. Swenson will continue to provide ongoing women’s health and family practice care, remaining a trusted provider for patients throughout Siskiyou County, and beyond.
Fairchild Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions has been named the 2025 Program Rookie of the Year Award, by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program.
As we look back on 2025, we’re proud to share the steady progress made on Fairchild Medical Center’s Expansion Project — a major step forward for healthcare in Siskiyou County.