FMC Nursing Skills Day: Stroke Education with a Twist!
During Nursing Skills Day, Fairchild Medical Center nurses put their stroke knowledge to the test with a fun and interactive game.
Let Fairchild Medical Center Help You Live a Pain Free Life
Fairchild Medical Center is privileged to have numerous volunteers who support the hospital, including the Fairchild Medical Center Auxiliary as well as the Hospital and Foundation’s Board of Directors.
It’s National Volunteer Month – Help Fairchild Medical Center Celebrate Our Amazing Volunteers
Fairchild Medical Center Celebrates Our Volunteers Who Make Local Access to Heathcare a Reality for Our Community
Fairchild Medical Center is privileged to have numerous volunteers who support the hospital, including the Fairchild Medical Center Auxiliary as well as the Hospital and Foundation’s Board of Directors.
In the healthcare sector, volunteers make significant contributions by supporting both the institution and the community through various programs and services. Fairchild Medical Center values the precious time that volunteers dedicate to our organization and is grateful for the many hours of service they provide.
In 2024, the Auxiliary’s 30 members donated 11,754 hours. They work as Front Desk Greeters, ensuring visitors receive a warm welcome and efficient assistance, enhancing patient and family experiences. They also manage the Hospital’s Gift Shop, known for its variety of snacks, gifts, and clothing, which has received many compliments. The Auxiliary runs the Transportation program, providing 1,276 rides to patients for appointments. Their fundraising efforts raised $35,000 for essential medical equipment. These initiatives improve patient care and boost community engagement.
The Hospital’s Board of Directors is comprised of fifteen members, all of whom are community leaders that are committed to ensuring our community has local access to healthcare. The Board is tasked with overseeing and providing guidance to the hospital to ensure it operates efficiently, complies with legal standards, and serves the best interests of our community. Their responsibilities include approving budgets and making strategic decisions.
The Foundation’s Board of Directors consists of fifteen members. All of the members are involved in organizing and helping with the Foundation events such as the Health Kids Fair and Share the Magic Christmas Festival. The members are also responsible for securing funds through personal contributions and involvement in fund development efforts to support the hospital.
Thank you to all our Volunteers for their greatest gift, their time!
| Hospital Board of Directors | Foundation Board of Directors | |||
| Tres Churchill | Chairman | Deanne Terry | Chairperson | |
| Darrin Mercier | Vice-Chairman | Eleanor Wilson | Vice-Chairperson | |
| Kristi Von Tickner | Treasurer | Kristi Von Tickner | Secretary/Treasurer | |
| Dwayne Jones | Secretary | Ray Ybarra | Member at Large | |
| Larry Mulloy | Member at Large | Tres Churchill | Member | |
| Vina Swenson, MD | Chief of Staff | Kathryn Cowley | Member | |
| Trent Vernon, MD | Chief of Staff Elect | Debra Froelich | Member | |
| Louis DeRouchey, MD | Member | Sherri Hanna | Member | |
| Carrie Hayden | Member | Larry Mulloy | Member | |
| Jay Quisenberry | Member | Catey Olivolo | Member | |
| Douglas Langford, DDS | Member | Heidi Pryor | Member | |
| Deanne Terry | Member | Eileen Silva | Member | |
| Judy Baker | Member | Debi Sims | Member | |
| Eleanor Wilson | Member | Tom Brass | Member | |
| Lorah Guse | Member | Amy Shafer | Member | |
| Auxiliary | ||||
| Sue Brass | Jerry Guse | Caressa McCanna | Cathi Small | |
| Tom Brass | Lorah Guse | Harold McFall | Darlene Stumbaugh | |
| Gail Brotherhood | Marie Hunter | Judith Newton | Linda Thornburg | |
| Sharon Craner | Gaynell Irvine | Sharon Nunez | Debby Whipple | |
| Cindy Dalton | Marge Jones | Heidi Pryor | Donna White | |
| Mike Dalton | Ann Kaster | Jennifer Romo | Ginny York | |
| Nini Finnegan | Jean Krueger | Jose Romo | ||
| Beth Gartrell | Suzi Lipke | Lillis Sieck | ||
New Neonatal Technology at FMC
Fairchild Medical Center attended a neonatal resuscitation training in January and was instructed on Fairchild’s new laryngoscope equipped with a screen. The team, pictured above, led by Maria Foster, Assistant Manager of OB, are all working towards the goal of delivering excellent maternal and neonatal services.
This new laryngoscope device will make neonatal intubation significantly easier. Vina Swenson, M.D. is shown below using the new device.
Fairchild also received training on the new OBIX BeCA mobile solution. This wireless transducer monitor system allows for flexibility for the mothers to move around more than wired monitors.
Learn more about childbirth classes and Fairchild’s Obstetrics/ Labor and Delivery Department today.
Valentine’s Day Candy Sale
Starting January 27 – Our Valentine’s See’s Candy Sale located at the Fairchild Gift Shop, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
*While supplies last
Press Release – Hospital Drill
Press Release
Michael Madden
Assistant Administrator/PIO
Fairchild Medical Center
January 10, 2025
Today at 11:00 AM, Fairchild Medical Center Clinic in Yreka, CA conducted an active shooter drill with simulated rounds fired inside the clinic. This drill enabled more than 40 staff members across the clinics to respond to an active shooter using the Run, Hide, Fight protocol. Mass casualties were simulated, allowing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to respond. Fairchild’s Hazard Vulnerability Analysis recognized the threat of an active shooter in a healthcare setting, as increasingly seen across the country. Safety was of the utmost priority. This drill was the culmination of six months of multiple agency planning. Today’s event will be followed by the agencies sharing lessons learned. This drill highlights Fairchild’s ongoing commitment to the safety of our communities, patients and staff.
Fairchild Medical Center is grateful for the agencies who participated:
| Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services |
Siskiyou County Public Health |
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California Office of Emergency Services |
California Highway Patrol – Yreka |
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Yreka Police and Fire Departments |
Mt. Shasta Ambulance |
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Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office |
Etna Ambulance |
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Cal Fire |
Region III Medical Health Specialists |
Welcome to the FMC Team Dr. Gakwaya Habiyaremye
Welcome to the FMC Team Dr. Gakwaya Habiyaremye
Fairchild Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of “Dr. HabiYah,” MD, MSCI, to our Primary Care Team. Dr. HabiYah is a dedicated physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Weight Management. Prior to joining FMC in November, he served at the Indiana Regional Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
Dr. HabiYah completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where he also earned his Doctorate in Medicine.
Dr. HabiYah’s Specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Weight Management
- Preventive Health
- Patient-Centered Care
Physician Highlight – Jessica Steele, PA-C
Welcome to our Orthopedic Team
Jessica Steele specializes in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions. She attended PA school at South University in Savannah, Georgia, and has practiced as a PA in Georgia, New Mexico and California. She runs an ultrasound injection clinic to treat musculoskeletal pain nonoperatively.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys camping, hiking, family movie nights and spending time with her dogs.
She specializes in treating orthopedic conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Osteoporosis
- Fracture Care